ID Elk Unit 36A
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ID 36A — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access ID 36A is a sprawling high-country unit spanning nearly 500,000 acres across extreme elevation (4,992–11,743 ft), with 99% public land and 32% designated wilderness. This is rugged alpine and subalpine terrain requiring serious backcountry fitness and navigation skill. The unit offers deep roadless country where elk can establish stable range far from casual access. The high wilderness percentage means the bulk of huntable elk country requires multi-day pack-in effort or willingness to cover significant ground on foot. Forum feedback emphasizes physical conditioning and self-sufficiency—"you have to get 4–5 miles in..
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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 | 287 | 105 | 37.0% |
| 2024 | Archery | 432 | 42 | 10.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader | 58 | 3 | 5.0% |
| 2024 | All Weapons Combined | 777 | 150 | 19.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle | 50 | 24 | 48.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle | 111 | 81 | 73.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader | 19 | 3 | 16.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader | 110 | 45 | 41.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle | 144 | 101 | 70.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle | 7 | 6 | 83.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle | 268 | 66 | 25.0% |
| 2023 | Archery | 436 | 64 | 15.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 42 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | All Weapons Combined | 746 | 130 | 18.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle | 60 | 29 | 48.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle | 110 | 68 | 62.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 20 | 1 | 6.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 103 | 34 | 33.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle | 173 | 75 | 44.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle | 7 | 6 | 81.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle | 685 | 297 | 43.0% |
| 2022 | Archery | 399 | 66 | 17.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader | 53 | 12 | 23.0% |
| 2022 | All Weapons Combined | 1,137 | 375 | 33.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle | 55 | 19 | 34.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle | 121 | 75 | 62.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader | 19 | 1 | 7.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader | 105 | 29 | 28.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle | 106 | 75 | 70.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — A | Nov 1, 2026 — Nov 9, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — 2133 | Nov 1, 2026 — Nov 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — 2010 | Oct 1, 2026 — Oct 31, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — 2250 | Jan 1, 2026 — Jan 31, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — B | Nov 10, 2026 — Nov 30, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — 2167 | Dec 1, 2026 — Dec 31, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — 2011 | Oct 1, 2026 — Oct 31, 2026 | — | male |
Trophy Data
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