elk hunting unit · North Dakota Game and Fish Department
Elk Unit E1W
North Dakota, United States
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About Elk Unit E1W
Elk Unit E1W is a elk hunting unit in North Dakota, United States, set by North Dakota Game and Fish Department. It covers about 6,167 km² (2,381 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Turtle Mountain (Provincial Park), about 5.6 km from its edge.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from North Dakota Game and Fish Department's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for Elk (wapiti).
- Unit code
- E1W
- Area
- 6,167 km²
- Area (miles)
- 2,381 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 227 km² of public or protected land inside it, 4% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:
| Manager | km² | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 168 | 3% |
| TOWNER COUNTY WATERFOWL PRODUCTION AREA | 29 | under 1% |
| Towner County Waterfowl Production Area | 29 | under 1% |
| ROLETTE COUNTY WATERFOWL PRODUCTION AREA | 24 | under 1% |
| Rolette County Waterfowl Production Area | 24 | under 1% |
| Cavalier County Waterfowl Production Area | 2.6 | under 1% |
| CAVALIER COUNTY WATERFOWL PRODUCTION AREA | 2.6 | under 1% |
| BOTTINEAU COUNTY WATERFOWL PRODUCTION AREA | 2.3 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 5.0 | under 1% |
Boundaries are approximate and aren't legal descriptions. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there: check your local regulations and posted signs.
Public land: Contains information from the Government of Manitoba, licensed under the OpenMB Information and Data Use License (Manitoba.ca/OpenMB); Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada (Environment and Climate Change Canada, Canadian Protected and Conserved Areas Database); U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1
Seasons and regulations
Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against North Dakota Game and Fish Department's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Elk (wapiti) | Oct 2, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | firearm, residents, draw source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Jan 9, 2027 to Jan 17, 2027 | antlerless, firearm, residents, draw source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Sandhill Crane Unit 1
- Deer Unit 1 (deer hunting unit)
- Mountain Lion Zone 2
- Zone 2 North-Central (nonresident waterfowl zone)
- Sandhill Crane Unit 2
- Deer Unit 2E (deer hunting unit)
- Zone 3 Northeast (nonresident waterfowl zone)
- Turkey Unit 40 (turkey hunting unit)
- Turkey Unit 50 (turkey hunting unit)
- Eastern Canada Goose Zone (early Canada goose zone)
- Low Plains Unit (duck hunting unit)
- Moose Unit M8 (moose hunting unit)
- Bobcat Zone 2 (bobcat harvest zone)
What HuntGrid shows for Elk Unit E1W
- Its boundary on the map; tap inside it for the unit's card with the agency's regulations link.
- Public land and the other hunting units in the same view, each with its source.
- Season dates once a person has checked them, and legal shooting hours where the rule is checked.
- Hourly wind with a scent cone for every stand, and official weather alerts.
- Offline maps: download the area and use the map, your pins and the forecast with no signal.
Questions
How big is Elk Unit E1W (elk hunting unit)?
About 6,167 km² (2,381 mi²), as HuntGrid maps North Dakota Game and Fish Department's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Elk Unit E1W?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 227 km² of public or protected land, 4% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Unknown. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Elk Unit E1W?
This page lists 2 seasons a person has checked against North Dakota Game and Fish Department's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to Elk Unit E1W?
In the same unit system: Elk Unit E1E, Elk Unit E5 and Elk Unit E7.
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Sources
Unit boundary: North Dakota Game and Fish Department. Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with North Dakota Game and Fish Department. The official regulations and maps have the final word.