Elk season 2026: when each state opens

Elk season dates for 2026, each taken from the state wildlife agency's own season page or regulations (checked November 6, 2026). Most elk hunting is by drawn license and many seasons differ by unit, so these are the statewide seasons: your license and the regulations set your exact dates and area. Pick a state for its dates and free public land maps, which Cartahaven shows your GPS position on with no signal.

Licenses, units and bag limits differ. Always read your state's regulations.