ID Elk Unit 4

ID 4 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access ID 4 spans 788,000 acres across steep, high-elevation terrain (2,100–6,800 ft) with 83% public land. This is serious backcountry elk country: high peaks, deep drainages, and limited trailhead density mean success depends on fitness, navigation skill, and willingness to hunt far from roads. The elevation band supports both lower-elevation timber and high-country alpine—elk move between them seasonally, so successful hunters must scout extensively and be ready to pursue animals at varying elevations and distances from access points. Trophy Potential The counties overlapping ID 4 hold a historic record of..