ELK PERMIT 281-01 · antlerlessRES + NRPreference draw
Unit 281 elk,Elk Permit
Season Archery Only Sep 4–Oct 17 · Season Dates Oct 23–Nov 28 · Traditional Muzzleloader Dec 11–Dec 19·Units: 281·10 tags in 2021·Who can apply: residents and nonresidents·Apply by: April 1
Odds for:Nonresident · 0 pts
Your points
0
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Answer card2021 draw · Nonresident
In 2020, 1 of 3 nonresidents applying drew.
Draw result · 2020
33%
1 of 3 drew
Tags · 2021
10
Applicants · 2021
77
7.7 per tag
Odds by point level · 2020 · Nonresident
You are in the 1+ row| Points | Applicants | Drew | Odds · 2020 results | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1+You · 0 pts | 3 | 1 | 33% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Resident | 6 of 76 drew | 76 | 6 | 8% |
| 2020 | Nonresident | 1 of 3 drew | 3 | 1 | 33% |
| 2020 | Resident | 5 of 79 drew | 79 | 5 | 6% |
| 2019 | Nonresident | 0 of 11 drew | 11 | 0 | <1% |
| 2019 | Resident | 16 of 99 drew | 99 | 16 | 16% |
| 2018 | Nonresident | 0 of 3 drew | 3 | 0 | <1% |
| 2018 | Resident | 25 of 64 drew | 64 | 25 | 39% |
| 2017 | Nonresident | 2 of 7 drew | 7 | 2 | 29% |
| 2017 | Resident | 23 of 60 drew | 60 | 23 | 38% |
| 2016 | Nonresident | 1 of 2 drew | 2 | 1 | 50% |
| 2016 | Resident | 19 of 24 drew | 24 | 19 | 79% |
Other applicant tracks
| Track | Year | Applied | Drew |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident landowner | 2021 | 1 | 1 |
Draws that run alongside the general one, from the latest results.
What it is
- Hunt
- Elk Permit
- Legal animal
- Antlerless Elk
- Tags
- 10 (2021)
- Who can apply
- Residents and nonresidents
- Apply by
- April 1
Season dates, 2021
- Archery Only: Sep 4–Oct 17
- Season Dates: Oct 23–Nov 28
- Traditional Muzzleloader: Dec 11–Dec 19
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