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Published 2026 opportunities

9297 hunts

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Utah / ElkEB3195

Worth understanding

Diamond Mtn

An Utah 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 28, 2026 to Dec 13, 2026
Method
Archery
Tag path
Big Game Drawing
2026 quota
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Utah / ElkEB3196

Worth understanding

Diamond Mtn

An Utah 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 15, 2026
Method
General methods
Tag path
Big Game Drawing
2026 quota
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Utah / ElkEB3197

Worth understanding

Southwest Desert, South

An Utah 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 28, 2026 to Dec 13, 2026
Method
Archery
Tag path
Big Game Drawing
2026 quota
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Utah / ElkEB3198

Worth understanding

Southwest Desert, South

An Utah 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 3, 2026 to Oct 15, 2026
Method
General methods
Tag path
Big Game Drawing
2026 quota
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Utah / ElkEB3199

Worth understanding

Wasatch Mtns

An Utah 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 28, 2026 to Dec 13, 2026
Method
Archery
Tag path
Big Game Drawing
2026 quota
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Utah / ElkEB3205

Specialized opportunity

East Canyon

An Utah 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 19, 2026 to Dec 27, 2026
Method
Muzzleloading rifle
Tag path
Big Game Drawing
2026 quota
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Utah / ElkEB3208

Worth understanding

Morgan-South Rich

An Utah 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 19, 2026 to Dec 27, 2026
Method
General methods
Tag path
Big Game Drawing
2026 quota
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Utah / ElkEB3210

Worth understanding

North Slope, Three Corners

An Utah 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 16, 2026 to Sep 20, 2026
Method
General methods
Tag path
Big Game Drawing
2026 quota
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Idaho / ElkELK CITY A

Specialized opportunity

Elk A Tag - Elk City 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 + Muzzleloading rifle
Tag path
Buy while available
2026 quota
628
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Idaho / ElkELK CITY B

Good place to start

Elk B Tag - Elk City 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
Oct 10, 2026 to Oct 24, 2026
Method
General methods
Tag path
Buy while available
2026 quota
1,432
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New Mexico / ElkELK-1-100

Specialized opportunity

Unit 5B - Any Legal - Youth Only Nov. 28-Dec. 2

A New Mexico 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 28, 2026 to Dec 2, 2026
Method
General methods
Tag path
Apprentice drawing
2026 quota
20
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New Mexico / ElkELK-1-101

Specialized opportunity

Unit 6A - Any Legal - Youth Only Nov. 28-Dec. 2

A New Mexico 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 28, 2026 to Dec 2, 2026
Method
General methods
Tag path
Apprentice drawing
2026 quota
50
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