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Published 2026 opportunities

9297 hunts

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Idaho / Elk2119

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Elk Controlled Hunt 2119

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
Aug 1, 2026 to Aug 30, 2026
Method
General methods
Tag path
Big Game Drawing
2026 quota
99,999
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Idaho / Elk2120

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Elk Controlled Hunt 2120

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
Aug 31, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026
Method
General methods
Tag path
Big Game Drawing
2026 quota
100
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Idaho / Elk2121

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Elk Controlled Hunt 2121

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
Aug 30, 2026 to Sep 30, 2026
Method
Archery
Tag path
Big Game Drawing
2026 quota
40
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Idaho / Elk2122

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Elk Controlled Hunt 2122

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
Aug 30, 2026 to Sep 30, 2026
Method
Archery
Tag path
Big Game Drawing
2026 quota
50
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Idaho / Elk2123

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Elk Controlled Hunt 2123

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
Sep 15, 2026 to Oct 14, 2026
Method
Archery
Tag path
Big Game Drawing
2026 quota
25
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Idaho / Elk2124

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Elk Controlled Hunt 2124

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
Aug 30, 2026 to Sep 30, 2026
Method
Archery
Tag path
Big Game Drawing
2026 quota
25
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Idaho / Elk2125

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Elk Controlled Hunt 2125

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
Aug 30, 2026 to Sep 30, 2026
Method
Archery
Tag path
Big Game Drawing
2026 quota
25
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Idaho / Elk2126

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Elk Controlled Hunt 2126

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
Aug 30, 2026 to Sep 30, 2026
Method
Archery
Tag path
Big Game Drawing
2026 quota
5
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Idaho / Elk2127

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Elk Controlled Hunt 2127

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
Aug 30, 2026 to Sep 24, 2026
Method
Archery
Tag path
Big Game Drawing
2026 quota
20
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Idaho / Elk2128

Specialized opportunity

Elk Controlled Hunt 2128

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 2, 2026 to Dec 5, 2026
Method
Muzzleloading rifle
Tag path
Big Game Drawing
2026 quota
60
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Idaho / Elk2129

Specialized opportunity

Elk Controlled Hunt 2129

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 1, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026
Method
Muzzleloading rifle
Tag path
Big Game Drawing
2026 quota
150
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Idaho / Elk2130

Specialized opportunity

Elk Controlled Hunt 2130

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
Muzzleloading rifle
Tag path
Big Game Drawing
2026 quota
50
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