Data is estimated for the 2026 season. Fees, deadlines, and odds change every year. Always confirm the exact deadline and fee at your state's official wildlife agency website before submitting any application.
Side-by-side odds, fees, and draw system comparison
NR application deadline is February 2 (Jan 31 fell on a Saturday for 2026, rolled to Monday). May 31 is the resident general season deadline — do not confuse. NR elk tag ~$692 (Type 1 general). 75% of tags go to highest-point applicants, 25% random — so even new applicants have a small chance. Complex Type 1/2/9 license structure. Preference points build annually. Some general areas have decent odds at 5-8 pts. Apply via wgfd.wyo.gov.
Full state profile →2026 archery application deadline: April 7. NR archery OTC eliminated west of I-25 as of 2025 — now draw-only for most of Colorado. Very limited OTC archery remains in a few eastern GMUs (east of I-25). Total NR cost ~$929 (NR archery elk tag ~$832 + $86 NR small game license + $11 habitat stamp). Verify current unit status at cpw.state.co.us.
Full state profile →Fees and odds are estimates. Always verify at your state's official wildlife agency.