ELK PERMIT 798-21RES + NRPreference draw

Unit 798 elk,draw hunt

Units: 798·Who can apply: residents and nonresidents

Odds for:Nonresident · 0 pts
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Answer card2017 draw · Nonresident

In 2017, 1 of 40 nonresident applicants drew.

Draw result · 2017
22%
68 of 311 drew
Applicants · 2017
827
Odds by point level · 2017 · Nonresident
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PointsApplicantsDrewOdds · 2017 resultsVerdict
4+13646%
1–315456
36%		Coin flip
0You · 0 pts1446
4%		Long shot

Why "drew out at" and your odds differ: the cutoff is one number, while odds count everyone who applied at each level.

Draw history
YearWhoDraw
2017Nonresident1 of 40 drew
2017Resident205 of 205 drew
2017Resident landowner2 of 2 drew
2016Nonresident2 of 46 drew
2016Resident206 of 206 drew
2016Resident landowner2 of 2 drew
2015Nonresident10 of 49 drew
2015Resident177 of 177 drew
2015Resident landowner2 of 2 drew
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Other applicant tracks
TrackYearAppliedDrew
Nonresident landowner201711
Resident landowner201733

Draws that run alongside the general one, from the latest results.

What it is
Who can apply
Residents and nonresidents

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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