2026-2027 Season

Elk Season in Saskatchewan

Elk (also known as Wapiti) are majestic big game animals found primarily in western Canada. They offer challenging hunts in mountainous and foothill terrain.

1 Open WMU80 Closed WMUs81 Total WMUs

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Elk season dates in Saskatchewan differ across 85 WMUs. Enter your postal code below to see the dates for your unit, or browse the WMU list further down.

Season dates vary by WMU in Saskatchewan.

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The dates below are province-wide ranges. HuntScout shows the exact Elk season for the WMZ you hunt in Saskatchewan, on an offline map with boundaries and regulations.

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Where you can hunt in Saskatchewan: Crown land map

Season dates tell you when. The map shows which Crown parcels you can actually hunt — offline, with unit boundaries.

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Open Seasons (1)

WMU 38Antlerless (Draw)Bow, ML, CB, SG, Rifle

Oct 15 2026 - Nov 19 2026

Possession: 1
Open

Closed Seasons (80)

WMU 1Either Sex (Draw)Bow, ML, CB, SG, Rifle

Sept 15 2026 - Sept 30 2026

Possession: 1
Closed
WMU 2EEither Sex (Draw)Bow, ML, CB, SG, Rifle

Sept 15 2026 - Sept 30 2026

Possession: 1
Closed
WMU 2WEither Sex (Draw)Bow, ML, CB, SG, Rifle

Sept 15 2026 - Sept 30 2026

Possession: 1
Closed
WMU 6Either Sex (Draw)Bow, ML, CB, SG, Rifle

Sept 15 2026 - Sept 30 2026

Possession: 1
Closed
WMU 7EEither Sex (Draw)Bow, ML, CB, SG, Rifle

Sept 15 2026 - Sept 30 2026

Possession: 1
Closed
WMU 7WEither Sex (Draw)Bow, ML, CB, SG, Rifle

Oct 20 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Possession: 1
Closed
WMU 8Either Sex (Draw)Bow, ML, CB, SG, Rifle

Sept 15 2026 - Sept 30 2026

Possession: 1
Closed
WMU 9Either Sex (Draw)Bow, ML, CB, SG, Rifle

Sept 15 2026 - Sept 30 2026

Possession: 1
Closed
WMU 10Either Sex (Draw)Bow, ML, CB, SG, Rifle

Sept 15 2026 - Sept 30 2026

Possession: 1
Closed
WMU 11Either Sex (Draw)Bow, ML, CB, SG, Rifle

Sept 15 2026 - Sept 30 2026

Possession: 1
Closed

+ 70 more closed WMUs

Elk dates by WMZ

Season dates differ across WMZs. Browse the groups below, or use the postal-code lookup above when available.

Season datesWMZsStatus
Sept 15 2026 - Sept 30 2026
55 WMZs12E2W67E8910+47 more
Closed
Aug 25 2026 - Sept 14 2026
20 WMZs4849505355565758+12 more
Closed
Sept 10 2026 - Sept 30 2026
3 WMZs33FALCGLPP
Closed
Oct 20 2026 - Oct 31 2026
1 WMZ7W
Closed
Oct 15 2026 - Nov 19 2026
1 WMZ38
Open
Aug 25 2026 - Sept 9 2026
1 WMZ47
Closed
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Elk dates differ by WMZ — check yours

The dates above are province-wide ranges. HuntScout shows the exact Elk season for the WMZ you hunt in Saskatchewan, on an offline map with boundaries and regulations.

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Elk Hunting Tips

1.

Bugling is effective during the September rut

2.

Glass hillsides and meadow edges at dawn and dusk

3.

Physical fitness is important for mountain hunting

4.

Many areas require draw tags - apply early

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Disclaimer: Season dates and regulations can change. Always verify with Saskatchewan's official wildlife authority and review the current hunting regulations before hunting. This tool is for informational purposes only.

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