Idaho — Elk

ID Elk Unit 23

Name: Idaho Unit 23 Elk Hunting Data
Creator: HuntPilot
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Total Acres

476,571

Public Land

76%

Wilderness

Elevation

1,728–9,276 ft

Trophy Data

B&C Entries

Avg Score

385.3

Top Score

412.6

Recent (5yr)

AI Scout Analysis

# ID 23 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access ID 23 spans dramatic elevation from under 1,800 ft to over 9,200 ft across 476,571 acres. With 76% public land and reputation as backcountry terrain (per forum references to pack-in hunting from Riggins area), this unit offers genuine remote opportunity for hunters willing to hike away from roads. High country autumn weather and variable terrain demand solid fitness and self-sufficiency. ## Herd Quality & Population No wildlife survey data (bull:cow...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
52 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023	Hunt 2061	nonresident	3	5
2023	Hunt 2066	nonresident	0	2
2023	Hunt 2004 (2nd Draw)	nonresident	7	1
2023	Hunt 2004	nonresident	23	1
2023	Hunt 2062	nonresident	6	3
2023	Hunt 2063	nonresident	1	7
2023	Hunt 2064	nonresident	1	2
2023	Hunt 2065	nonresident	5	4
2023	Hunt 2061 (2nd Draw)	nonresident	1	1
2023	Hunt 2063 (2nd Draw)	nonresident	0	6
2023	Hunt 2064 (2nd Draw)	nonresident	0	1
2023	Hunt 2065 (2nd Draw)	nonresident	0	1
2023	Hunt 2066 (2nd Draw)	nonresident	0	1
2023	Hunt 2004	resident	208	9
2023	Hunt 2062	resident	49	27
2023	Hunt 2064	resident	95	23
2023	Hunt 2065	resident	29	36
2023	Hunt 2066	resident	86	23
2023	Hunt 2004 (2nd Draw)	resident	83	0
2023	Hunt 2061 (2nd Draw)	resident	29	3
2023	Hunt 2063 (2nd Draw)	resident	7	55
2023	Hunt 2064 (2nd Draw)	resident	15	1
2023	Hunt 2065 (2nd Draw)	resident	10	4
2023	Hunt 2066 (2nd Draw)	resident	12	0
2023	Hunt 2061	resident	98	45
2023	Hunt 2063	resident	5	68

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
22 recent records available — Sign up to see current harvest data
2023	Rifle	1,279	206	16.0%
2023	Archery	918	128	14.0%
2023	Muzzleloader	160	23	14.0%
2023	All Weapons Combined	2,356	357	15.0%
2023	Rifle	9	2	22.0%
2023	Rifle	44	9	21.0%
2023	Rifle	28	15	55.0%
2023	Rifle	39	7	18.0%
2023	Rifle	24	17	72.0%
2023	Rifle	33	12	35.0%
2023	Rifle	25	17	66.0%