ID Elk Unit 42

ID 42 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access ID 42 spans nearly 860,000 acres across rugged high-elevation terrain (4,200–6,800 ft), with virtually all land in public ownership. This exceptional public-land footprint removes access friction entirely—hunters enjoy nearly unrestricted roaming across the unit with minimal private-land navigation. The broad elevation range supports diverse elk habitat, from lower-country timber to high alpine meadows and ridgelines, offering multiple elevation-band strategies as conditions shift through the season. Trophy Potential The counties overlapping ID 42 hold a modest historical record of trophy-class elk entries, with occasional animals reaching record-book caliber over recent..