ELK PERMIT 217-10 · Either sexRES + NRPreference draw
Unit 217 elk,Elk Permit
Season Archery Only Sep 5–Oct 18 · General Oct 24–Nov 29 · Heritage Muzzleloader Dec 12–Dec 20·Units: 217·175 tags in 2026·Who can apply: residents and nonresidents·Apply by: April 1
Odds for:Nonresident · 0 pts
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0
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Answer card2026 draw · Nonresident
In 2026, 11 of 40 nonresidents applying drew. Everyone with 6 or more points drew.
Draw result · 2026
28%
11 of 40 drew
Tags · 2026
175
Applicants · 2026
694
4.0 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 | 40 | 11 | 28% |
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 | 11 of 40 drew | 40 | 11 | 28% |
| 2026 | Resident | 159 of 649 drew | 649 | 159 | 24% |
| 2025 | Nonresident | 9 of 25 drew | 25 | 9 | 36% |
| 2025 | Resident | 163 of 669 drew | 669 | 163 | 24% |
| 2024 | Nonresident | 9 of 39 drew | 39 | 9 | 23% |
| 2024 | Resident | 162 of 627 drew | 627 | 162 | 26% |
| 2023 | Nonresident | 10 of 26 drew | 26 | 10 | 38% |
| 2023 | Resident | 150 of 479 drew | 479 | 150 | 31% |
| 2022 | Nonresident | 10 of 18 drew | 18 | 10 | 56% |
| 2022 | Resident | 142 of 412 drew | 412 | 142 | 34% |
| 2021 | Nonresident | 6 of 21 drew | 21 | 6 | 29% |
| 2021 | Resident | 146 of 481 drew | 481 | 146 | 30% |
| 2020 | Nonresident | 9 of 34 drew | 34 | 9 | 26% |
| 2020 | Resident | 139 of 385 drew | 385 | 139 | 36% |
| 2019 | Nonresident | 7 of 37 drew | 37 | 7 | 19% |
| 2019 | Resident | 139 of 518 drew | 518 | 139 | 27% |
| 2018 | Nonresident | 0 of 21 drew | 21 | 0 | <1% |
| 2018 | Resident | 18 of 187 drew | 187 | 18 | 10% |
| 2018 | Resident landowner | 7 of 7 drew | 7 | 7 | 100% |
| 2017 | Nonresident | 4 of 39 drew | 39 | 4 | 10% |
| 2017 | Resident | 24 of 204 drew | 204 | 24 | 12% |
| 2017 | Resident landowner | 5 of 5 drew | 5 | 5 | 100% |
| 2016 | Nonresident | 7 of 20 drew | 20 | 7 | 35% |
| 2016 | Resident | 23 of 133 drew | 133 | 23 | 17% |
| 2016 | Resident landowner | 7 of 7 drew | 7 | 7 | 100% |
Other applicant tracks
| Track | Year | Applied | Drew |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident landowner | 2026 | 5 | 5 |
Draws that run alongside the general one, from the latest results.
What it is
- Hunt
- Elk Permit
- Legal animal
- Brow-tined Bull or Antlerless Elk
- Tags
- 175 (2026)
- Who can apply
- Residents and nonresidents
- Apply by
- April 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.
Other elk hunts in Unit 217
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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