ELK PERMIT 250-45RES + NRPreference draw

Unit 250 elk,Elk Permit

Season Archery Only Sep 5–Oct 18 · General Oct 24–Nov 29 · Heritage Muzzleloader Dec 12–Dec 20·Units: 250·45 tags in 2026·Who can apply: residents and nonresidents·Apply by: April 1

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Answer card2026 draw · Resident

In 2026, 42 of 1,380 residents applying drew.

Draw result · 2026

42 of 1,380 drew

Tags · 2026

Applicants · 2026

1,436

32 per tag

Odds by point level · 2026 · Resident

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Points	Applicants	Drew	Odds · 2026 results	Verdict
19+	4	0	<1%	Long shot
16–17	11	4	36%	Coin flip
12–15	39	5	13%	Long shot
11	27	7	26%	Coin flip
1–10You · 0 pts	1299	26	2%	Long shot

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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What it is

Hunt: Elk Permit
Legal animal: Brow-tined Bull Elk
Tags: 45 (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”
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