Elk Antlered | Archery | 161 - 164, 171 - 173 | Sep 17 - Sep 30RES + NRPreference draw
Unit 161 elk,draw hunt
Units: 161·Who can apply: residents and nonresidents
Odds for:Nonresident · 0 pts
Your points
0
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Answer card2024 draw · Nonresident
In 2024, 1 of 212 nonresidents applying drew.
Draw result · 2024
<1%
1 of 212 drew
Applicants · 2024
379
Odds by point level · 2024 · Nonresident
You are in the 0–2 row| Points | Applicants | Drew | Odds · 2024 results | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6+ | 93 | 1 | 1% | |
| 5 | 21 | 0 | <1% | Long shot |
| 3–4 | 24 | 0 | <1% | |
| 0–2You · 0 pts | 74 | 0 | <1% | Long shot |
Why "drew out at" and your odds differ: the cutoff is one number, while odds count everyone who applied at each level.
Draw history
| Year | Who | Draw | Applicants | Drew | Share drawn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Nonresident | 1 of 212 drew | 212 | 1 | <1% |
| 2024 | Resident | 5 of 167 drew | 167 | 5 | 3% |
| 2023 | Nonresident | 1 of 221 drew | 221 | 1 | <1% |
| 2023 | Resident | 6 of 184 drew | 184 | 6 | 3% |
What it is
- Who can apply
- Residents and nonresidents
Check the regulations for boundaries and restrictions.
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Before you apply
- Points
- “Bonus Point Only Application (exempt from elk management and game tag application fee) $10”
- Application fee
- “A fee not to exceed $10 may be charged for processing an application for a game species or permit other than an application for an elk. A fee of not less than $5 but not more than $15 must be charged for processing an application for an elk”
- Tag fee
- “Nonresident antlered elk tag.............................................................................. 1,200”
- Tag fee
- “Resident elk tag....................................................................................................... 120”
Rules for 2026.
Source: NDOW · Updated Nov 13, 2026