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Published 2026 opportunities

9297 hunts

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Idaho / ElkBANNOCK A

Specialized opportunity

Elk A Tag - Bannock Zone

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 + General methods + Muzzleloading rifle
Tag path
Buy while available
2026 quota
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Idaho / ElkBEAR RIVER A

Specialized opportunity

Elk A Tag - Bear River Zone

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 + General methods + Muzzleloading rifle
Tag path
Buy while available
2026 quota
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Idaho / ElkBEAR RIVER B

Good place to start

Elk B Tag - Bear River Zone

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 14, 2026
Method
Archery + General methods
Tag path
Buy while available
2026 quota
550
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Idaho / ElkBEAVERHEAD A

Specialized opportunity

Elk A Tag - Beaverhead Zone

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 Oct 31, 2026
Method
General methods + Archery + Muzzleloading rifle
Tag path
Buy while available
2026 quota
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Idaho / ElkBIG DESERT A

Good place to start

Elk A Tag - Big Desert Zone

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 Dec 31, 2026
Method
Short-range weapons + Archery
Tag path
Buy while available
2026 quota
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Idaho / ElkBIG DESERT B

Good place to start

Elk B Tag - Big Desert Zone

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
Buy while available
2026 quota
350
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Idaho / ElkBOISE RIVER A

Good place to start

Elk A Tag - Boise River Zone

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 10, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026
Method
Archery
Tag path
Buy while available
2026 quota
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Idaho / ElkBOISE RIVER B

Good place to start

Elk B Tag - Boise River Zone

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 Sep 30, 2026
Method
General methods
Tag path
Buy while available
2026 quota
Check source
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Idaho / ElkBROWNLEE A

Good place to start

Elk A Tag - Brownlee Zone

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
Buy while available
2026 quota
Check source
Read the hunt notes

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  2. 02
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  3. 03
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