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Published 2026 opportunities

9297 hunts

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Idaho / Elk2077

Worth understanding

Elk Controlled Hunt 2077

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 Dec 31, 2026
Method
General methods
Tag path
Big Game Drawing
2026 quota
100
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Washington / Elk2077

Specialized opportunity

Peola

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 9, 2026
Method
Muzzleloading rifle
Tag path
Big Game Drawing
2026 quota
1
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Idaho / Elk2078

Worth understanding

Elk Controlled Hunt 2078

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 20, 2026
Method
General methods
Tag path
Big Game Drawing
2026 quota
60
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Washington / Elk2078

Specialized opportunity

Couse

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 9, 2026
Method
Muzzleloading rifle
Tag path
Big Game Drawing
2026 quota
2
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Idaho / Elk2079

Worth understanding

Elk Controlled Hunt 2079

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
Dec 10, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026
Method
General methods
Tag path
Big Game Drawing
2026 quota
100
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Washington / Elk2079

Specialized opportunity

Mission

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 30, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026
Method
Muzzleloading rifle
Tag path
Big Game Drawing
2026 quota
Check source
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Idaho / Elk2080

Worth understanding

Elk Controlled Hunt 2080

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
Dec 10, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026
Method
General methods
Tag path
Big Game Drawing
2026 quota
45
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Washington / Elk2080

Specialized opportunity

Colockum

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 30, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026
Method
Muzzleloading rifle
Tag path
Big Game Drawing
2026 quota
Check source
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Idaho / Elk2081

Worth understanding

Elk Controlled Hunt 2081

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 5, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026
Method
General methods
Tag path
Big Game Drawing
2026 quota
650
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Washington / Elk2081

Specialized opportunity

Teanaway

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 30, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026
Method
Muzzleloading rifle
Tag path
Big Game Drawing
2026 quota
Check source
Read the hunt notes
Idaho / Elk2082

Worth understanding

Elk Controlled Hunt 2082

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 5, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026
Method
General methods
Tag path
Big Game Drawing
2026 quota
500
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Washington / Elk2082

Specialized opportunity

Peaches Ridge

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 30, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026
Method
Muzzleloading rifle
Tag path
Big Game Drawing
2026 quota
Check source
Read the hunt notes

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