EA1224RES + NRPreference draw
Unit 449 elk,Book Cliffs, Bitter Creek/South
Season Any legal weapon hunts Oct 3–Oct 15·Units: 449·Who can apply: residents and nonresidents
Your points
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Answer card2026 draw · Resident
In 2026, 94 of 503 residents applying drew. Everyone with 3 or more points drew.
Draw result · 2026
19%
94 of 503 drew
Harvest success
49–58%
Range, 2023–2025
Applicants · 2026
573
Odds by point level · 2026 · Resident
You are in the 0–2 row| Points | Applicants | Drew | Odds · 2026 results | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3+ | 78 | 78 | 100% | Likely |
| 0–2You · 0 pts | 425 | 16 | 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
| Track | Year | Applied | Drew |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth nonresident | 2026 | 1 | 1 |
| Youth resident | 2026 | 23 | 23 |
Draws that run alongside the general one, from the latest results.
What it is
- Hunt
- Book Cliffs, Bitter Creek/South
- Weapon
- Any legal weapon hunts
- Who can apply
- Residents and nonresidents
Season dates, 2026
- Any legal weapon hunts: Oct 3–Oct 15
Check the regulations for boundaries and restrictions.
Harvest success, EA1224
2020–20252054%2158%2252%2357%2449%2558%
2025: 68 taken by 118 hunters.
Other elk hunts in Unit 449
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Before you apply
- Deadline
- “You must apply online or by phone no later than Nov. 10, 2026.”
- Tag fee
- “Antlerless elk-control units Permit fee: Resident $40, Nonresident $236”
- Points
- “The 2026 bonus point application period is March 19–April 23, or you may apply during the June 9–23 antlerless application period.”
- Application fee
- “Application fees (per species): Resident: $10 • Nonresident: $21”
Rules for 2027.
Source: DWR