Landowner elk hunting

  • One landowner license is available during 2026 in Zone 30.
  • All applicants, including landowners, will have to select the zone and season when applying.
  • The landowner license will be drawn from all landowners in the zone and given the season of their choice (designated upon application).
  • The following persons are eligible for the landowner drawing:
    1. Owners of at least 160 acres of agricultural or grazing landwithin the zone applied for.
    2. Tenants living on at least 160 acres of agricultural or grazing land within the zone applied for.
    3. Family members of qualifying landowners and tenants if they live on the qualifying property and are part of the farming operation. Family members include those related by blood, marriage or adoption.
  • Applicants unsuccessful in the landowner and tenant drawing will be included in the general drawing selection process for the remaining licenses in the same zone.
  • Landowner and tenant party applications that include individuals who do not meet the requirements for this license will be removed from the landowner and tenant drawing and will not be entered into the general drawing.

To apply

  • Applicants are encouraged to apply online or use the DNR's mobile licensing application. Landowners also may apply in person where hunting licenses are sold.
  • Landowners or tenants who meet the above criteria must create a land profile in the electronic licensing system before applying for a landowner license. As part of the application process, applicants must attest that they own or are tenants of at least 160 acres of agricultural or grazing land within the zone for which they are applying. To create a land profile:
    1. Log in to your account.
    2. Navigate to your profile.
    3. Select land profiles.
    4. Create a land profile.
  • Landowners or tenants may apply individually or in parties of two. Both members in the party must be eligible landowners or tenants.
  • Deadline to apply is Tuesday, July 7.
  • There is a non-refundable application fee of $5 per and applicants should use Code 625. Total license cost is $288.

Back to top