Idaho — Elk

ID Elk Unit 18

Name: Idaho Unit 18 Elk Hunting Data
Creator: HuntPilot
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Total Acres

180,764

Public Land

82%

Wilderness

31%

Elevation

1,132–9,356 ft

Trophy Data

B&C Entries

Avg Score

382.6

Top Score

402.5

Recent (5yr)

AI Scout Analysis

# ID 18 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access ID 18 spans dramatic elevation (1,132–9,356 ft) across 180,764 acres with 82% public land and 31% wilderness. The rugged high country provides excellent elk habitat but requires serious backcountry capability. Lower-elevation corridors offer additional hunting opportunity with easier logistics. ## Herd Quality Trophy record data from Idaho County (98% overlap) shows a strong historical track record, with record-book entries spanning decades....

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
26 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023	Hunt 2169	resident	0	8
2023	Hunt 2002	nonresident	138	11
2023	Hunt 2002 (2nd Draw)	nonresident	25	1
2023	Hunt 2055 (2nd Draw)	nonresident	4	1
2023	Hunt 2055	nonresident	12	15
2023	Hunt 2115	nonresident	89	4
2023	Hunt 2169	nonresident	0	1
2023	Hunt 2115 (2nd Draw)	nonresident	6	1
2023	Hunt 2115	resident	194	36
2023	Hunt 2002 (2nd Draw)	resident	74	0
2023	Hunt 2055 (2nd Draw)	resident	61	4
2023	Hunt 2115 (2nd Draw)	resident	33	0
2023	Hunt 2002	resident	513	99
2023	Hunt 2055	resident	217	135

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
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2023	Rifle	106	54	52.0%
2023	Rifle	135	54	40.0%
2023	Archery	38	19	50.0%
2023	Rifle	8	5	60.0%