ELK B LICENSE 201-01RES + NRPreference draw

Unit 201 elk,Elk B License

Season Early Aug 15–Sep 4 · Archery Only Sep 5–Oct 18 · General Oct 19–Nov 29 · General Oct 24–Nov 29 · Late Nov 30–Jan 15 · Heritage Muzzleloader Dec 12–Dec 20·Units: 201·Who can apply: residents and nonresidents·Apply by: OTC: Jun 15

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Answer card2021 draw · Resident

In 2021, 85 of 223 residents applying drew. Everyone with 3 or more points drew.

Draw result · 2021

38%

85 of 223 drew

Applicants · 2021

242

Odds by point level · 2021 · Resident

You are in the 0–1 row

Points	Applicants	Drew	Odds · 2021 results	Verdict
2+	21	18	86%	Likely
0–1You · 0 pts	202	67	33%	Coin flip

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

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Other applicant tracks

Track	Year	Applied	Drew
Resident landowner	2020	1	1

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

What it is

Hunt: Elk B License
Legal animal: Antlerless Elk
Who can apply: Residents and nonresidents
Apply by: OTC: Jun 15

Season dates, 2026

Early: Aug 15–Sep 4
Archery Only: Sep 5–Oct 18
General: Oct 19–Nov 29
General: Oct 24–Nov 29
Late: Nov 30–Jan 15
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”
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