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IdahoElk

ID Elk Unit 20A

Total Acres
483,329
Public Land
100%
Wilderness
90%
Elevation
2,152–9,342 ft

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ID 20A — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access ID 20A spans 483,000 acres of 100% public land across a dramatic elevation range from 2,152 to 9,342 feet. Ninety percent of the unit is designated wilderness, making this a high-country hunt with genuine remoteness. The steep vertical relief means significant climbing and scrambling is required to access higher-elevation basins and ridges where elk concentrate during the season. Hunters must be prepared for rugged backcountry travel—this is not a road-accessible unit. Trophy Potential The counties overlapping ID 20A hold a history of producing trophy-class elk. Record-book entries span multiple..

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Harvest Data

Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
2024Rifle3006221.0%
2024Archery800.0%
2024All Weapons Combined3086220.0%
2023Rifle3434012.0%
2023Archery400.0%
2023All Weapons Combined3474011.0%
2022Rifle2525823.0%
2022Archery8112.0%
2022All Weapons Combined2606023.0%

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Rifle — BNov 1, 2026Nov 18, 2026male
2026Rifle — AOct 1, 2026Oct 31, 2026male

Trophy Data

Record-Book Entries
8
Avg Score
382.6
Top Score
402.5
Recent (5yr)
0

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