CAE-CU1RESPreference draw

Elk,draw hunt

Who can apply: residents

Odds for:Nonresident · 0 pts
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Answer card2026 draw · Resident

In 2026, 25 of 2,244 residents applying drew.

Draw result · 2026
1%
25 of 2,244 drew
Applicants · 2026
2,244
Odds by point level · 2026 · Resident
You are in the 0–17 row
PointsApplicantsDrewOdds · 2026 resultsVerdict
20+17212%
19242
8%		Long shot
181119%
0–17You · 0 pts219220
<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.

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Before you apply
Points
“30% of all licenses available, and any remaining licenses from the landowner pool, are issued at this point in the drawing sequence.”
Application fee
“A non-refundable $10 application fee is charged for each season applied for.”
Tag fee
“21 - one any elk $195”

Rules for 2026.

Source: SDGFP · Updated Nov 13, 2026