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Published 2026 opportunities

9297 hunts

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Washington / ElkGENERAL ELK MODERN

Good place to start

Modern Firearm General Elk Seasons

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 12, 2026 to Sep 27, 2026
Method
General methods
Tag path
Buy while available
2026 quota
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Washington / ElkGENERAL ELK MUZZLELOADER

Specialized opportunity

Muzzleloader General Elk Seasons

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
Oct 3, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026
Method
Muzzleloading rifle
Tag path
Buy while available
2026 quota
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Utah / ElkGS-ELK-ANY-BULL

Good place to start

General-season Any Bull Elk

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 16, 2026
Method
General methods
Tag path
Buy while available
2026 quota
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Utah / ElkGS-ELK-SPIKE

Good place to start

General-season Spike Bull Elk

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
Aug 15, 2026 to Sep 4, 2026
Method
General methods
Tag path
Buy while available
2026 quota
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Idaho / ElkISLAND PARK A

Specialized opportunity

Elk A Tag - Island Park 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
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Idaho / ElkLEMHI A

Specialized opportunity

Elk A Tag - Lemhi 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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Colorado / ElkLIMITED ELK MUZZLELOADER

Specialized opportunity

Limited Muzzleloader Elk

A Colorado 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 12, 2026 to Sep 20, 2026
Method
Muzzleloading rifle
Tag path
Big Game Drawing
2026 quota
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Idaho / ElkLOLO A

Good place to start

Elk A Tag - Lolo 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
404
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Idaho / ElkLOLO B

Good place to start

Elk B Tag - Lolo 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 Nov 3, 2026
Method
General methods
Tag path
Buy while available
2026 quota
1,088
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Idaho / ElkMCCALL A

Good place to start

Elk A Tag - McCall 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 15, 2026 to Sep 30, 2026
Method
Short-range weapons + Archery + General methods
Tag path
Buy while available
2026 quota
Check source
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Idaho / ElkMCCALL B

Good place to start

Elk B Tag - McCall 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 15, 2026 to Nov 3, 2026
Method
General methods
Tag path
Buy while available
2026 quota
Check source
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Idaho / ElkMIDDLE FORK A

Good place to start

Elk A Tag - Middle Fork 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 1, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026
Method
General methods
Tag path
Buy while available
2026 quota
1,551
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