ID Elk Unit 43

ID 43 – Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access ID 43 spans high-elevation alpine and subalpine terrain from roughly 4,200 to over 10,300 feet, centered in the Sawtooth Range. Nearly all land is public (98.6%), providing exceptional access freedom across the unit's 448,000+ acres. This is true roadless, backcountry country — terrain accessibility depends entirely on foot and pack stock. Elevation diversity is significant; lower foothills support mid-elevation forest and meadows, while upper elevations transition to alpine tundra and rocky peaks. The unit's high public-land percentage and expansive acreage make it a legitimate wilderness elk hunt rather than a..