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Published 2026 opportunities

9297 hunts

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Idaho / Elk2035

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Elk Controlled Hunt 2035

An Idaho elk opportunity where the tag path, access, and a realistic recovery plan all need to be settled well before opening day.

First season date
Oct 15, 2026 to Nov 10, 2026
Method
General methods
Tag path
Big Game Drawing
2026 quota
20
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Washington / Elk2035

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Lewis River

A Washington elk opportunity where the tag path, access, and a realistic recovery plan all need to be settled well before opening day.

First season date
Sep 28, 2026 to Oct 2, 2026
Method
General methods
Tag path
Big Game Drawing
2026 quota
2
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Idaho / Elk2036

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Elk Controlled Hunt 2036

An Idaho elk opportunity where the tag path, access, and a realistic recovery plan all need to be settled well before opening day.

First season date
Oct 1, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026
Method
General methods
Tag path
Big Game Drawing
2026 quota
50
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Washington / Elk2036

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Siouxon

A Washington elk opportunity where the tag path, access, and a realistic recovery plan all need to be settled well before opening day.

First season date
Sep 28, 2026 to Oct 2, 2026
Method
General methods
Tag path
Big Game Drawing
2026 quota
2
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Idaho / Elk2037

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Elk Controlled Hunt 2037

An Idaho elk opportunity where the tag path, access, and a realistic recovery plan all need to be settled well before opening day.

First season date
Nov 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026
Method
General methods
Tag path
Big Game Drawing
2026 quota
75
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Washington / Elk2037

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Upper Smith Creek

A Washington elk opportunity where the tag path, access, and a realistic recovery plan all need to be settled well before opening day.

First season date
Sep 24, 2026 to Sep 29, 2026
Method
General methods
Tag path
Big Game Drawing
2026 quota
1
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Idaho / Elk2038

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Elk Controlled Hunt 2038

An Idaho elk opportunity where the tag path, access, and a realistic recovery plan all need to be settled well before opening day.

First season date
Oct 1, 2026 to Oct 14, 2026
Method
General methods
Tag path
Big Game Drawing
2026 quota
100
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Washington / Elk2038

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Mount Whittier

A Washington elk opportunity where the tag path, access, and a realistic recovery plan all need to be settled well before opening day.

First season date
Sep 24, 2026 to Sep 29, 2026
Method
General methods
Tag path
Big Game Drawing
2026 quota
1
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Idaho / Elk2039

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Elk Controlled Hunt 2039

An Idaho elk opportunity where the tag path, access, and a realistic recovery plan all need to be settled well before opening day.

First season date
Nov 1, 2026 to Nov 10, 2026
Method
General methods
Tag path
Big Game Drawing
2026 quota
50
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Washington / Elk2039

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Norway Pass

A Washington elk opportunity where the tag path, access, and a realistic recovery plan all need to be settled well before opening day.

First season date
Sep 24, 2026 to Sep 29, 2026
Method
General methods
Tag path
Big Game Drawing
2026 quota
2
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Idaho / Elk2040

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Elk Controlled Hunt 2040

An Idaho elk opportunity where the tag path, access, and a realistic recovery plan all need to be settled well before opening day.

First season date
Nov 15, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026
Method
General methods
Tag path
Big Game Drawing
2026 quota
50
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Washington / Elk2040

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Mudfow

A Washington elk opportunity where the tag path, access, and a realistic recovery plan all need to be settled well before opening day.

First season date
Nov 7, 2026 to Nov 18, 2026
Method
General methods
Tag path
Big Game Drawing
2026 quota
7
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