ELK B LICENSE 281-01RES + NRPreference draw
Unit 281 elk,Elk B License
Season Archery Only Sep 5–Oct 18 · General Oct 24–Nov 29 · Heritage Muzzleloader Dec 12–Dec 20·Units: 281·25 tags in 2026·Who can apply: residents and nonresidents·Apply by: Jun 1
Your points
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Answer card2026 draw · Resident
In 2026, 22 of 225 residents applying drew. Everyone with 8 or more points drew.
Draw result · 2026
10%
22 of 225 drew
Tags · 2026
25
Applicants · 2026
231
9.2 per tag
Odds by point level · 2026 · Resident
You are in the 1–4 row| Points | Applicants | Drew | Odds · 2026 results | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8+ | 2 | 2 | 100% | Likely |
| 7 | 1 | 0 | <1% | Long shot |
| 5–6 | 13 | 5 | 38% | Coin flip |
| 1–4You · 0 pts | 209 | 15 | 7% | Long shot |
Why "drew out at" and your odds differ: the cutoff is one number, while odds count everyone who applied at each level.
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
- 25 (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
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