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.
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UtahElkOPEN NOWOTC
Closes Apr 23, 2026·NR $849·Weighted pts
14d
Closing soon
WyomingElkOPEN NOW
Closes May 31, 2026·NR $692·Preference pts
52d
Upcoming
ArizonaElkOPEN NOW
Closes Feb 12, 2027·NR $175·Bonus pts
309d
Upcoming
CaliforniaElkOPEN NOW
Closes Mar 15, 2027·NR $48·Preference pts
340d
Upcoming
New MexicoElkOPEN NOW
Closes Mar 20, 2027·NR $155·Preference pts
345d
Upcoming
ColoradoElkOPEN NOW
Closes Apr 1, 2027·NR $63·Preference pts
357d
Upcoming
MontanaElkOPEN NOW
Closes Apr 1, 2027·NR $20·Random lottery
357d
Upcoming
Later This Season
IdahoElk
Closes Jan 15, 2027·NR $185·Random lottery
281d
Upcoming
OregonElkOTC
Closes Jan 15, 2027·NR $669·Preference pts
281d
Upcoming
South DakotaElk
Closes Feb 1, 2027·NR $0·Random lottery
298d
Upcoming
NevadaElk
Closes Feb 15, 2027·NR $10·Bonus pts
312d
Upcoming
WashingtonElkOTC
Closes Mar 31, 2027·NR $686·Preference pts
356d
Upcoming
Always verify deadlines at your state's official wildlife agency website before applying.