ELK B LICENSE 285-01 · antlerlessRES + NRPreference draw
Unit 285 elk,Elk B License
Season Archery Only Sep 5–Oct 18 · General Oct 24–Nov 29 · Heritage Muzzleloader Dec 12–Dec 20·Units: 285·30 tags in 2026·Who can apply: residents and nonresidents·Apply by: Jun 1
Odds for:Nonresident · 0 pts
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Answer card2026 draw · Nonresident
In 2026, 1 of 7 nonresidents applying drew.
Draw result · 2026
14%
1 of 7 drew
Tags · 2026
30
Applicants · 2026
228
7.6 per tag
Odds by point level · 2026 · Nonresident
You are in the 0+ row| Points | Applicants | Drew | Odds · 2026 results | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0+You · 0 pts | 7 | 1 | 14% |
Why "drew out at" and your odds differ: the cutoff is one number, while odds count everyone who applied at each level.
Draw history
| Year | Who | Draw | Applicants | Drew | Share drawn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Nonresident | 1 of 7 drew | 7 | 1 | 14% |
| 2026 | Resident | 29 of 221 drew | 221 | 29 | 13% |
| 2025 | Nonresident | 0 of 6 drew | 6 | 0 | <1% |
| 2025 | Resident | 30 of 196 drew | 196 | 30 | 15% |
| 2024 | Nonresident | 0 of 4 drew | 4 | 0 | <1% |
| 2024 | Resident | 30 of 217 drew | 217 | 30 | 14% |
| 2023 | Nonresident | 1 of 2 drew | 2 | 1 | 50% |
| 2023 | Resident | 24 of 119 drew | 119 | 24 | 20% |
| 2022 | Nonresident | 0 of 4 drew | 4 | 0 | <1% |
| 2022 | Resident | 27 of 102 drew | 102 | 27 | 26% |
| 2021 | Nonresident | 0 of 1 drew | 1 | 0 | <1% |
| 2021 | Resident | 22 of 81 drew | 81 | 22 | 27% |
| 2020 | Resident | 21 of 62 drew | 62 | 21 | 34% |
| 2017 | Resident | 6 of 50 drew | 50 | 6 | 12% |
| 2016 | Nonresident | 1 of 2 drew | 2 | 1 | 50% |
| 2016 | Resident | 6 of 39 drew | 39 | 6 | 15% |
| 2015 | Nonresident | 0 of 1 drew | 1 | 0 | <1% |
| 2015 | Resident | 6 of 52 drew | 52 | 6 | 12% |
| 2014 | Nonresident | 0 of 1 drew | 1 | 0 | <1% |
| 2014 | Resident | 5 of 45 drew | 45 | 5 | 11% |
What it is
- Hunt
- Elk B License
- Legal animal
- Antlerless Elk
- Tags
- 30 (2026)
- Who can apply
- Residents and nonresidents
- Apply by
- Jun 1
Season dates, 2026
- Archery Only: Sep 5–Oct 18
- General: Oct 24–Nov 29
- Heritage Muzzleloader: Dec 12–Dec 20
Check the regulations for boundaries and restrictions.
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Before you apply
- Leftovers
- “Elk Permit 6/15/2026 - 7/15/2026”
- Tag fee
- “Elk B - Drawing $275.00 June 1”
- Tag fee
- “Elk B License - Drawing only $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 June 1”
- Points
- “Those who do not apply for a combination license may purchase one preference point for $100 over the counter from July 1 through December 31.”
Rules for 2026.
Source: FWP · Updated Nov 13, 2026