elk hunting unit · North Dakota Game and Fish Department
Elk Unit E6
North Dakota, United States
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About Elk Unit E6
Elk Unit E6 is a elk hunting unit in North Dakota, United States, set by North Dakota Game and Fish Department. It covers about 2,359 km² (911 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Lincoln, about 39 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
- E6
- Area
- 2,359 km²
- Area (miles)
- 911 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 190 km² of public or protected land inside it, 8% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Omaha | 120 | 5% |
| Unknown | 68 | 3% |
| Forest Service Region 01 Northern | 1.9 | under 1% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 0.0 | 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: 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 Nov 5, 2026 | firearm, residents, draw source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Nov 23, 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
- Mountain Lion Zone 2
- Deer Unit 3F2 (deer hunting unit)
- Zone 4 Southwest (nonresident waterfowl zone)
- Pronghorn Unit 6A (pronghorn hunting unit)
- Turkey Unit 19 (turkey hunting unit)
- High Plains Unit (duck hunting unit)
- Moose Unit M6 (moose hunting unit)
- Missouri River Canada Goose Zone (early Canada goose zone)
- Western Canada Goose Zone (early Canada goose zone)
- Bobcat Zone 1 (bobcat harvest zone)
What HuntGrid shows for Elk Unit E6
- 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 E6 (elk hunting unit)?
About 2,359 km² (911 mi²), as HuntGrid maps North Dakota Game and Fish Department's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Elk Unit E6?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 190 km² of public or protected land, 8% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Omaha. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Elk Unit E6?
This page lists 3 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 E6?
In the same unit system: Elk Unit E5.
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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.