ID Elk Unit 18
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ID 18 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access ID 18 spans 1,132 to 9,356 feet across 180,764 acres with 82% public land and 31% wilderness. This elevation spread supports both lower-elevation transition zones and high-country alpine habitat. The substantial public-land base and significant wilderness component create opportunities for both road-accessible hunting and backcountry pursuit. Topography is mixed, accommodating hunters with varying fitness and packstock capability. Trophy Potential The counties overlapping ID 18 hold a solid record-book history with consistent entries across multiple decades. Trophy production peaked in the pre-2000 era but remains present in recent years. The..
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Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Rifle | 103 | 54 | 53.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle | 137 | 43 | 31.0% |
| 2024 | Archery | 36 | 20 | 54.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle | 9 | 9 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle | 106 | 54 | 52.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle | 135 | 54 | 40.0% |
| 2023 | Archery | 38 | 19 | 50.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle | 8 | 5 | 60.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle | 101 | 43 | 43.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle | 135 | 43 | 32.0% |
| 2022 | Archery | 41 | 12 | 29.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle | 9 | 6 | 67.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — 2121 | Aug 30, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — 2002 | Oct 1, 2026 — Oct 24, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — 2056 | Oct 20, 2026 — Nov 10, 2026 | — | female |
Trophy Data
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