ELK PERMIT 502-20 · Either sexRES + NRPreference draw
Unit 502 elk, Trophy unitElk Permit
Season Archery Only Sep 5–Oct 18 · General Oct 24–Nov 29 · Heritage Muzzleloader Dec 12–Dec 20·Units: 502·5 tags in 2026·Who can apply: residents and nonresidents·Apply by: April 1
Unit 502 at a glance
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Odds for:Nonresident · 0 pts
Your points
0
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Answer card2026 draw · Nonresident
In 2023, 3 of 16 nonresidents applying drew. Everyone with 7 or more points drew.
Draw result · 2023
19%
3 of 16 drew
Tags · 2026
5
Applicants · 2026
195
39 per tag
Odds by point level · 2023 · Nonresident
You are in the 1+ row| Points | Applicants | Drew | Odds · 2023 results | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1+You · 0 pts | 16 | 3 | 19% |
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 | Resident | 4 of 194 drew | 194 | 4 | 2% |
| 2025 | Resident | 5 of 202 drew | 202 | 5 | 2% |
| 2024 | Resident | 4 of 261 drew | 261 | 4 | 2% |
| 2023 | Nonresident | 3 of 16 drew | 16 | 3 | 19% |
| 2023 | Resident | 23 of 431 drew | 431 | 23 | 5% |
| 2022 | Nonresident | 2 of 15 drew | 15 | 2 | 13% |
| 2022 | Resident | 23 of 357 drew | 357 | 23 | 6% |
| 2021 | Resident | 4 of 123 drew | 123 | 4 | 3% |
| 2020 | Resident | 3 of 99 drew | 99 | 3 | 3% |
| 2019 | Resident | 4 of 94 drew | 94 | 4 | 4% |
| 2018 | Resident | 0 of 27 drew | 27 | 0 | <1% |
| 2018 | Resident landowner | 0 of 2 drew | 2 | 0 | <1% |
| 2017 | Resident | 0 of 25 drew | 25 | 0 | <1% |
| 2017 | Resident landowner | 0 of 1 drew | 1 | 0 | <1% |
| 2016 | Resident | 0 of 35 drew | 35 | 0 | <1% |
| 2016 | Resident landowner | 0 of 1 drew | 1 | 0 | <1% |
| 2015 | Resident | 1 of 28 drew | 28 | 1 | 4% |
| 2015 | Resident landowner | 0 of 3 drew | 3 | 0 | <1% |
| 2014 | Resident | 0 of 22 drew | 22 | 0 | <1% |
| 2014 | Resident landowner | 0 of 2 drew | 2 | 0 | <1% |
| 2013 | Resident | 0 of 15 drew | 15 | 0 | <1% |
| 2013 | Resident landowner | 0 of 1 drew | 1 | 0 | <1% |
| 2012 | Resident | 0 of 16 drew | 16 | 0 | <1% |
| 2011 | Resident | 0 of 17 drew | 17 | 0 | <1% |
| 2011 | Resident landowner | 1 of 1 drew | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2010 | Resident | 1 of 24 drew | 24 | 1 | 4% |
| 2010 | Resident landowner | 0 of 1 drew | 1 | 0 | <1% |
| 2009 | Resident | 0 of 29 drew | 29 | 0 | <1% |
| 2009 | Resident landowner | 1 of 3 drew | 3 | 1 | 33% |
| 2008 | Resident | 2 of 36 drew | 36 | 2 | 6% |
| 2008 | Resident landowner | 0 of 2 drew | 2 | 0 | <1% |
| 2007 | Nonresident | 0 of 1 drew | 1 | 0 | <1% |
| 2007 | Resident | 1 of 32 drew | 32 | 1 | 3% |
| 2006 | Resident | 0 of 24 drew | 24 | 0 | <1% |
| 2006 | Resident landowner | 0 of 1 drew | 1 | 0 | <1% |
Other applicant tracks
| Track | Year | Applied | Drew |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident landowner | 2026 | 1 | 1 |
Draws that run alongside the general one, from the latest results.
What it is
- Hunt
- Elk Permit
- Legal animal
- Either-sex Elk
- Tags
- 5 (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.
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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