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ID Elk Unit 40

Total Acres
1,446,996
Public Land
81%
Elevation
2,201–8,335 ft

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
4
Avg Score
377.1
Top Score
400.5
Recent (5yr)
0

AI Scout Analysis

# Idaho Unit 40 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 40 spans 1.45 million acres of high-elevation terrain (2,200–8,335 ft) with 80.5% public land access. This expansive, rugged landscape offers ample opportunity but demands serious conditioning and navigation skills. South Mountain is a noted hunting area within the unit. ## Herd Quality & Population Wildlife survey data is not available for this unit. Recent harvest data shows variable rifle success (16–56% depending on season) and...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
26 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023Hunt 2014resident7004
2023Hunt 2181resident00
2023Hunt 2081 (2nd Draw)nonresident41
2023Hunt 2013nonresident3046
2023Hunt 2081nonresident2415
2023Hunt 2117nonresident1442
2023Hunt 2181nonresident01
2023Hunt 2117 (2nd Draw)nonresident711
2023Hunt 2014nonresident2341
2023Hunt 2013resident1,66654
2023Hunt 2117resident50623
2023Hunt 2081 (2nd Draw)resident1831
2023Hunt 2117 (2nd Draw)resident3882
2023Hunt 2081resident696135

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
11 recent records available — Sign up to see current harvest data
2023Rifle562544.0%
2023Rifle44100.0%
2023Rifle1353224.0%
2023Archery241562.0%
2023Rifle2150.0%
2023Rifle1267055.0%