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Published 2026 opportunities

210 hunts

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

Utah / ElkEA1274

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
Aug 15, 2026 to Sep 4, 2026
Method
Archery
Tag path
Big Game Drawing
2026 quota
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Utah / ElkEA1276

Worth understanding

Wasatch Mtns, Box Elder Peak

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 / ElkEA1277

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
Nov 21, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026
Method
General methods
Tag path
Big Game Drawing
2026 quota
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Utah / ElkEA1283

Worth understanding

Panguitch Lake

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 Aug 30, 2026
Method
Archery
Tag path
Big Game Drawing
2026 quota
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Utah / ElkEA1284

Specialized opportunity

Panguitch Lake

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 28, 2026 to Nov 5, 2026
Method
Muzzleloading rifle
Tag path
Big Game Drawing
2026 quota
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Utah / ElkEA1285

Worth understanding

Panguitch Lake

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 12, 2026 to Dec 20, 2026
Method
General methods
Tag path
Big Game Drawing
2026 quota
Check source
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Utah / ElkEA1286

Worth understanding

Monroe

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 / ElkEA1288

Worth understanding

Manti, Ferron Lower Escarpment (new)

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 Nov 13, 2026
Method
General methods
Tag path
Big Game Drawing
2026 quota
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Utah / ElkEA1289

Worth understanding

Manti, Ferron Lower Escarpment (new)

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 14, 2026 to Dec 21, 2026
Method
General methods
Tag path
Big Game Drawing
2026 quota
Check source
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Utah / ElkEA1291

Worth understanding

Mt Dutton, North (new)

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 21, 2026 to Dec 6, 2026
Method
General methods
Tag path
Big Game Drawing
2026 quota
Check source
Read the hunt notes
Utah / ElkEA1293

Worth understanding

North Slope, Three Corners (new)

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
Big Game Drawing
2026 quota
Check source
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Utah / ElkEA1294

Worth understanding

Paunsaugunt, East Creek (new)

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 1, 2026 to Aug 12, 2026
Method
General methods
Tag path
Big Game Drawing
2026 quota
Check source
Read the hunt notes

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