35E23NRPreference draw

Unit 35E elk,pre season

Units: 35E·20 tags in 2023·Who can apply: nonresidents

Your points
0
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Answer card2023 draw · Resident

In 2023, 19 of 51 residents applying drew. Everyone with 4 or more points drew.

Draw result · 2023
37%
19 of 51 drew
Harvest success
33–50%
Range, 2022–2023
Tags · 2023
20
Applicants · 2023
52
2.6 per tag
Odds by point level · 2023 · Resident
You are in the 0–1 row
PointsApplicantsDrewOdds · 2023 resultsVerdict
3+1716
94%
Likely
282
25%
Coin flip
0–1You · 0 pts261
4%
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
TrackYearAppliedDrew
Resident landowner202311

Draws that run alongside the general one, from the latest results.

What it is
Hunt
Season Dates: Oct. 1-Nov. 15, 2023. Same area as PRE-35B.
Tags
20 licenses (2023)
Who can apply
Nonresidents

Check the regulations for boundaries and restrictions.

Harvest success, 35E23
2022–2023
2250%2333%

Before you apply
Tag fee
“21 - one any elk $195”
Points
“One point may be purchased each year the applicant is unsuccessful.”
Application fee
“A non-refundable $10 application fee is charged for each season applied for.”

Rules for 2026.

Source: SDGFP