ELK B LICENSE 217-01RES + NRPreference draw

Unit 217 elk,Elk B License

Season Archery Only Sep 5–Oct 18 · General Oct 24–Nov 29 · Heritage Muzzleloader Dec 12–Dec 20·Units: 217·160 tags in 2026·Who can apply: residents and nonresidents·Apply by: Jun 1

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Answer card2026 draw · Resident

In 2026, 116 of 131 residents applying drew. Everyone with 2 or more points drew.

Draw result · 2026

89%

116 of 131 drew

Tags · 2026

160

Applicants · 2026

141

0.9 per tag

Odds by point level · 2026 · Resident

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Points	Applicants	Drew	Odds · 2026 results	Verdict
1+You · 0 pts	131	116	89%	Likely

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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 B License
Legal animal: Antlerless Elk
Tags: 160 (2026)
Who can apply: Residents and nonresidents
Apply by: Jun 1

Season dates, 2026

Archery Only: Sep 5–Oct 18
General: Oct 24–Nov 29
Heritage Muzzleloader: Dec 12–Dec 20

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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