ID Elk Unit 16A

ID 16A — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access ID 16A spans 178,879 acres of entirely public land across a dramatic elevation range—from 1,726 feet to 7,795 feet. This vertical relief creates a landscape of diverse habitat and access patterns. The majority of the unit lies in lower-elevation river valleys and mid-elevation forests, with high-country alpine and subalpine terrain occupying the upper zones. Sixteen percent wilderness means most of the unit remains accessible via foot or horse; the backcountry sections are reachable for hunters willing to put in distance on established trails and cross-country routes. Access is straightforward: public..