Answer card2026 draw · All applicants
2 tags, 414 applied, under 1% drew in 2026. One of North Dakota's hardest elk draws: 1st hardest of 12 in 2026.
Draw result · 2026
2 tags
Applicants · 2026
414
207 per tag
Draw results · whole hunt
| Year | Applicants | Tags |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 414 | 2 |
North Dakota prints whole-hunt figures, not results by point level.
What it is
- Legal animal
- Any Elk
- Tags
- Any Elk: 4 (2026)
Check the regulations for boundaries and restrictions.
Other elk hunts in Unit E5
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Before you apply
- Tag fee
- “Elk (ages 15 and younger) $10 $2 $20 $5”
- Points
- “As per state law resident hunters, who do not want to receive a hunting license issued by lottery, may purchase one bonus point for a fee that is the same as the respective license.”
- Application fee
- “A $5 nonrefundable application fee must accompany each resident application.”
Rules for 2026.
Source: NDGF