SU Wildlife: 2026 1st Descendant Antlerless Hunt
October 1 @ 8:00 am - October 31 @ 5:00 pm
The 2026 First Descendant Antlerless Elk Hunt
The First Descendant Antlerless Elk Hunt is a limited-draw hunt held from December 1st – December 31st, 2026, on the Southern Ute Reservation. There will be only ten permits allotted for this hunt.
Important Information
• All hunters must comply with all rules set forth in the Southern Ute Reservation Hunting Proclamation.
• Permitted 1st Descendants are only allowed to hunt on tribal trust lands within the exterior boundary of the Southern Ute Indian Reservation. Access permission must be obtained to hunt on tribal land assignments. Private property (including allotted parcels) and San Juan National Forest lands are not available for 1st Descendant hunting.
• All applicants must submit a Descendancy Letter to the Wildlife Division. These can be obtained from Tribal information Services (TIS).
Hunt Information
• The hunt is open only to Southern Ute First Descendants.
• Season Dates: December 1 – 31, 2026.
• Weapon Type: Any Legal Weapon.
• Application Period: October 1 – 31, 2026 (Applications must be submitted by October 31st, 2026).
• Application fee is non-refundable.
• Applicants must submit a descendancy letter from Tribal Information Services.
• Ten permits will be available by limited draw only.
• The drawing will be in early November.
• Permits will be issued beginning November 16th, 2026.
• Successful hunters must have their elk validated.
• Bag Limits: 1 Antlerless Elk.
For More information and to find a link to the SUIT Store please visit the Website at:
First Descendant Antlerless Elk – Southern Ute Indian Tribe (southernute-nsn.gov)
