Find a hunt / 2026 season

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Published opportunities

6 hunts

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

Idaho / Elk2021

Worth understanding

Elk Controlled Hunt 2021

A 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 14, 2026
Method
General methods
Tag path
Big Game Drawing
2026 quota
20
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Idaho / Elk2022

Worth understanding

Elk Controlled Hunt 2022

A 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 10, 2026
Method
General methods
Tag path
Big Game Drawing
2026 quota
200
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Idaho / ElkPIONEER A

Specialized opportunity

Pioneer Zone Elk A Tag

A 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 29, 2026
Method
General methods + Archery + Muzzleloading rifle
Tag path
Buy while available
2026 quota
No quota
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Idaho / ElkPIONEER B

Good place to start

Pioneer Zone Elk B Tag

A 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
General methods
Tag path
Buy while available
2026 quota
500
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Idaho / ElkSMOKY-BENNETT A

Good place to start

Smoky-Bennett Zone Elk A Tag

A 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
No quota
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Idaho / ElkSMOKY-BENNETT B

Good place to start

Smoky-Bennett Zone Elk B Tag

A 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

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