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Published 2026 opportunities

9297 hunts

Agency records are dated and source-linked. Availability, closures, and access can still change.

Idaho / ElkSAWTOOTH A

Good place to start

Elk A Tag - Sawtooth 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
1,000
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Idaho / ElkSAWTOOTH B

Good place to start

Elk B Tag - Sawtooth 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 8, 2026
Method
General methods
Tag path
Buy while available
2026 quota
1,800
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Idaho / ElkSELWAY A

Good place to start

Elk A Tag - Selway 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
647
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Idaho / ElkSELWAY B

Good place to start

Elk B Tag - Selway 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
Sep 15, 2026 to Sep 30, 2026
Method
General methods
Tag path
Buy while available
2026 quota
1,067
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Idaho / ElkSMOKY-BENNETT A

Good place to start

Elk A Tag - Smoky-Bennett 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
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Idaho / ElkSMOKY-BENNETT B

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Elk B Tag - Smoky-Bennett 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 24, 2026
Method
General methods
Tag path
Buy while available
2026 quota
600
Read the hunt notes
Idaho / ElkSNAKE RIVER A

Good place to start

Elk A Tag - Snake 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 Aug 31, 2026
Method
Short-range weapons
Tag path
Buy while available
2026 quota
Check source
Read the hunt notes
Idaho / ElkSOUTH HILLS A

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Elk A Tag - South Hills 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
Idaho / ElkSOUTH HILLS B

Good place to start

Elk B Tag - South Hills 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 25, 2026 to Nov 15, 2026
Method
General methods
Tag path
Buy while available
2026 quota
500
Read the hunt notes
Idaho / ElkTEX CREEK A

Good place to start

Elk A Tag - Tex Creek 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
Tag path
Buy while available
2026 quota
Check source
Read the hunt notes
Idaho / ElkTEX CREEK B

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Elk B Tag - Tex Creek 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
Check source
Read the hunt notes
Idaho / ElkWEISER RIVER A

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Elk A Tag - Weiser 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
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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