ID Elk Unit 38

ID 38 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access ID 38 spans nearly 1.3 million acres across moderate elevation (2,125–3,534 ft), mixing lower foothills with mid-country ridges and drainage systems. With 42% public land, access is mixed: substantial private ground requires negotiation or pre-arranged permission, but public ownership is concentrated and huntable. Terrain is navigable for foot hunters without extreme alpine exposure — this is working elk country, not a high-elevation backcountry push. Hunt Character This unit suits hunters who can scout early, build private-land relationships, or commit to public-ground reconnaissance before the season. The mid-elevation profile means..