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Western States with 2019 Over-the-Counter Elk Tags - Continued
Submitted by: Backcountry Press Outdoor News
Published on: 05/14/19
Disclaimer: The views expressed on this site are that of the authors and not necessarily that of TBC Press
News # -10670
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW)
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) manages elk in 43 Data Analysis Units (DAU) and the state is also divided into 184 Game Management Units (GMU). Non-residents can buy Elk Licenses Over-the-Counter (OTC) in all but 36 of those units to hunt with archery equipment or any one of three rifle hunts.( read more at https://www.backcountrychronicles.com/colorado-otc-elk-tags/ ) That is a total of 148 units have OTC tags with four different options to hunt elk, all over the counter. These OTC tags go on sale every year in early July. The antlerless and either sex tags are limited for both resident and non-residents, so first come first serve. The antlered Elk (Bull Elk) OTC tags are unlimited for both resident and non-residents.
Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG)
Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) manages elk in 28 Elk Management Zones and 96 management units. Idaho has General Season elk tags that can be bought over the counter (OTC) for both residents and non-residents in all but one of the elk management zones and all but three management units. There are options for hunting elk with OTC tags with archery, rifle (or any weapon) and muzzleloader seasons.
Over-the-Counter Elk Tags Available to Non-residents in Idaho - Idaho has made a few changes the last few years. New hunts have been added and other hunts have been removed, so make sure to check the regulations. With the three different weapon choices above, Idaho offers up to six options to hunt elk. (read more at https://www.backcountrychronicles.com/idaho-otc-elk-tags/ )
Montana Offers Combination Big Game or Elk Tags
Over-the-counter (OTC) tags are no longer available for non-residents. You will have to apply for what they call Combination Elk, Big game Combos (Deer and Elk) and Combination Deer licenses.
In past years, there were more people applying for these tags than the 17,000 quota, so they had a drawing to decide who got tags. The sale of these tags have been down for several years, partially because of rumors that the Montana elk populations are down because of wolves. Not true according to Montana biologists and according to harvest reports and elk populations objectives.
Anyway, for the last several years, every non-resident that applied for a tag got one. That has not been true for several years, but odds are still good for most units. Read more at http://www.backcountrychronicles.com/non-resident-elk-hunt-montana/
Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission
Oregon’s elk are one of the most sought-after species for hunters and the second most popular game animal after deer. Rocky Mountain elk are found in eastern Oregon and Roosevelt elk are found in western Oregon, with most concentrated in the Coast, Cascade and Blue Mountain ranges. Both controlled (limited entry) and over-the-counter (general season) hunting opportunities are available for elk in Oregon.
Hunters in Oregon can access millions of acres of public land open to hunting (national forests, BLM land, state forests, wildlife areas) plus many private lands open through Oregon’s Access and Habitat program. ( read more at www.dfw.state.or.us/resources/hunting/big_game/elk/index.asp )
Utah Division of Wildlife (UDWR)
The Utah Division of Wildlife (UDWR) manages elk in 29 management units in the state, but these units are sub-divided in such a way, there are really 50 elk management areas. Utah’s General Elk Season permits are not called “Over-the-counter (OTC) permits but they are available OTC for both residents and non-residents on a first come first serve basis.
There are two types of General Elk permits that can be purchased over the counter.
- Any Bull Elk Permits
- Spike Bull Elk Permits
In Utah, if hunting during the rifle or muzzleloader season, you must choose to hunt in either Spike only units or Any Bull Units, but are not limited to any individual unit.
Both Spike only and Any Bull permits are available in three distinct weapon/season combinations; Archery, Rifle (or any legal weapon) and Muzzleloader seasons. ( read more at www.backcountrychronicles.com/utah-otc-elk-permits/ ). For available 2019 permits see https://secure.utah.gov/hflo/available-licenses.html.
Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife
Washington has 400, 500, and 600 series GMUs in the Western region and 100, 200, and 300 series GMUs in the Eastern region. License Required: A valid big game hunting license, which includes elk as a species option. Elk Tag: You must choose either an eastern or western Washington archery elk tag. Multi-season tags can also be used. No more than 2 elk may be harvested per license year. ( read more at wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/regulations/important_hunting_dates.html )
Article courtesy of Backcountry Chronicles
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