So, if I'm reading the regulations right, there is no cow season (any weapon) for the Panhandle area? Except for controlled hunt?

Mainly the area's 3, 4, 4A and 5. I see the area I hunt is "meeting objectives".
Answer: 
You are correct.  All the general season elk hunting in the Panhandle is antlered elk only.
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Friday, September 14, 2012 - 12:38 PM MDT