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Arizona elk draw deadline
Arizona elk tags go through the spring draw (elk/pronghorn). AZGFD runs the draw: official application page.
Spring draw (elk/pronghorn)
2026 deadline (2027 date not yet published)
- Deadline time
- 11:59 pm AZ
- Application window
- Jan 13, 2026 to Feb 3, 2026 (2026 cycle)
- Results
- Not listed
- 2027 status
- Opens Jan 2027 per AZGFD; deadline not posted
- Point system
- Bonus points
- Who can apply
- Residents and nonresidents
- Note
- First 2027 wave
- Date source
- Official Date seen on the agency’s own site or news release.Source: AZGFD news releases
Point system
Bonus points. Two main big-game draws: elk and pronghorn in winter (early February deadline), then deer, sheep and bison in late spring (early June deadline). A third draw in fall covers spring hunts.
AZGFD says the 2027 elk/pronghorn application period opens in January.
Common questions
- When is the Arizona elk draw deadline for 2027?
- AZGFD has not published the 2027 deadline yet. In the 2026 cycle the deadline was Feb 3, 2026 at 11:59 pm AZ.
- What point system does Arizona use for elk?
- Bonus points.
- Where do I apply for a Arizona elk tag?
- Apply on the Arizona Game and Fish Department official site.
Apply on the official site
AZGFD official application page
Always confirm dates on the agency’s official site before you apply. Agencies can change deadlines.
“2026 deadline (2027 date not yet published)” means AZGFD hasn't posted next year's date. We update this page when it does.