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IdahoElk

ID Elk Unit 3

Total Acres
354,306
Public Land
61%
Elevation
2,055–5,661 ft

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ID 3 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access ID 3 spans 354,000 acres across rugged terrain ranging from 2,055 to 5,661 feet elevation. The unit is 61% public land, providing solid access to mid-elevation and high-country habitat. This elevation spread supports diverse elk use, from lower-elevation winter and transition ranges through high-elevation summer grounds. Hunters with mobility and willingness to gain elevation will find huntable country throughout the unit. Trophy Potential The counties overlapping ID 3 hold record-book entries from the late 1960s through 2010, indicating that trophy-class elk have historically inhabited this area. However, the trajectory..

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Draw Odds — What It Took to Draw (2024)

Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →

Hunt 2047

Nonresident0.0%drew in 2024
2 applied · 5 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident16%drew in 2024 (1 in 6)
309 applied · 45 tags · equal-chance random draw

Hunt 2047, 2nd Draw

Nonresident0.0%drew in 2024
1 applied · 1 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident3.0%drew in 2024 (1 in 33)
95 applied · 2 tags · equal-chance random draw

Hunt 2048

Nonresident0.0%drew in 2024
5 applied · 5 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident24%drew in 2024 (1 in 4)
212 applied · 45 tags · equal-chance random draw

Hunt 2048, 2nd Draw

Nonresident0.0%drew in 2024
1 applied · 1 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident4.0%drew in 2024 (1 in 25)
45 applied · 1 tags · equal-chance random draw

Hunt 2052

Nonresident0.0%drew in 2022
0 applied · 5 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident23%drew in 2022 (1 in 4)
215 applied · 45 tags · equal-chance random draw

Hunt 2052, 2nd Draw

Nonresident0.0%drew in 2022
0 applied · 1 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident1.0%drew in 2022 (1 in 100)
81 applied · 0 tags · equal-chance random draw
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Hunt 2053

Nonresident20%drew in 2022 (1 in 5)
10 applied · 10 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident25%drew in 2022 (1 in 4)
396 applied · 90 tags · equal-chance random draw

Hunt 2106

Nonresident2.0%drew in 2024 (1 in 50)
62 applied · 2 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident2.0%drew in 2024 (1 in 50)
1,558 applied · 23 tags · equal-chance random draw

Hunt 2112

Nonresident2.0%drew in 2022 (1 in 50)
57 applied · 2 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident2.0%drew in 2022 (1 in 50)
1,386 applied · 23 tags · equal-chance random draw

Hunt 2142

Nonresident0.0%drew in 2024
0 applied · 2 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident54%drew in 2024
46 applied · 23 tags · equal-chance random draw

Hunt 2142, 2nd Draw

Nonresident0.0%drew in 2024
1 applied · 1 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident23%drew in 2024 (1 in 4)
30 applied · 6 tags · equal-chance random draw

Hunt 2147

Nonresident50%drew in 2022
2 applied · 2 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident51%drew in 2022
47 applied · 23 tags · equal-chance random draw

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Harvest Data

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

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
2024Rifle1,8041629.0%
2024Archery751476.0%
2024Muzzleloader5766211.0%
2024All Weapons Combined3,1312729.0%
2024Rifle452453.0%
2024Rifle482450.0%
2024Rifle251977.0%
2024Archery201466.0%
2023Rifle2,03823812.0%
2023Archery732578.0%
2023Muzzleloader491459.0%
2023All Weapons Combined3,26134010.0%
2023Rifle423173.0%
2023Rifle422251.0%
2023Rifle251664.0%
2023Rifle24730.0%
2022Rifle1,78021712.0%
2022Archery6837211.0%
2022Muzzleloader3826417.0%
2022All Weapons Combined2,84535312.0%
2022Rifle401948.0%
2022Rifle874046.0%
2022Rifle251872.0%
2022Rifle20842.0%

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — 2148Aug 30, 2026Sep 30, 2026female
2026Archery — ADec 10, 2026Dec 16, 2026male
2026Muzzleloader — BDec 2, 2026Dec 8, 2026female
2026Rifle — 2047Aug 1, 2026Dec 31, 2026female
2026Rifle — 2048Aug 1, 2026Dec 31, 2026female
2026Rifle — 2109Aug 30, 2026Dec 1, 2026either

Trophy Data

Record-Book Entries
4
Avg Score
375
Top Score
385.6
Recent (5yr)
0

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