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IdahoElk

ID Elk Unit 45

Total Acres
815,688
Public Land
70%
Elevation
2,457–7,437 ft

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ID 45 Tactical Analysis Terrain & Access ID 45 spans 815,688 acres across steep elevation terrain, ranging from 2,457 to 7,437 feet. Nearly 70% of the unit sits on public land, providing solid access to diverse habitat. The broad elevation band supports both lower-country ponderosa and mid-elevation mixed-conifer zones, with higher ridges offering summer and early-fall range. Road access exists throughout much of the unit, though higher terrain will demand foot travel. This mix of accessible public land and rugged topography makes the unit workable for hunters with moderate fitness and bushwhacking tolerance. Hunt Character ID 45 suits elk..

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Draw Odds — What It Took to Draw (2024)

Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →

Hunt 2022

Nonresident6.0%drew in 2024 (1 in 17)
189 applied · 12 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident10%drew in 2024 (1 in 10)
1,164 applied · 113 tags · equal-chance random draw

Hunt 2022, 2nd Draw

Nonresident0.0%drew in 2024
22 applied · 1 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident1.0%drew in 2024 (1 in 100)
126 applied · 0 tags · equal-chance random draw

Hunt 2023

Nonresident7.0%drew in 2022 (1 in 14)
150 applied · 10 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident10%drew in 2022 (1 in 10)
875 applied · 90 tags · equal-chance random draw

Hunt 2023, 2nd Draw

Nonresident0.0%drew in 2022
83 applied · 1 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident0.0%drew in 2022
308 applied · 0 tags · equal-chance random draw

Hunt 2024

Nonresident2.0%drew in 2022 (1 in 50)
189 applied · 4 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident4.0%drew in 2022 (1 in 25)
926 applied · 36 tags · equal-chance random draw

Hunt 2119

Nonresident6.0%drew in 2024 (1 in 17)
32 applied · 2 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident25%drew in 2024 (1 in 4)
92 applied · 23 tags · equal-chance random draw
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Hunt 2119, 2nd Draw

Nonresident25%drew in 2024 (1 in 4)
4 applied · 1 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident5.0%drew in 2024 (1 in 20)
44 applied · 2 tags · equal-chance random draw

Hunt 2123

Nonresident6.0%drew in 2022 (1 in 17)
34 applied · 2 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident30%drew in 2022 (1 in 3)
77 applied · 23 tags · equal-chance random draw

Hunt 2123, 2nd Draw

Nonresident0.0%drew in 2022
18 applied · 1 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident3.0%drew in 2022 (1 in 33)
91 applied · 2 tags · equal-chance random draw

Hunt 2185

Nonresident0.0%drew in 2024
0 applied · 1 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident0.0%drew in 2024
0 applied · 3 tags · equal-chance random draw

Hunt 2186

Nonresident0.0%drew in 2024
0 applied · 1 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident0.0%drew in 2024
0 applied · 0 tags · equal-chance random draw

Hunt 2215

Nonresident0.0%drew in 2022
0 applied · 1 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident0.0%drew in 2022
0 applied · 2 tags · equal-chance random draw

Hunt 2216

Nonresident0.0%drew in 2022
0 applied · 1 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident0.0%drew in 2022
0 applied · 0 tags · equal-chance random draw

Hunt 2217

Nonresident0.0%drew in 2022
0 applied · 1 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident0.0%drew in 2022
0 applied · 0 tags · equal-chance random draw

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Harvest Data

Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
2024Rifle40912631.0%
2024Archery10110.0%
2024Muzzleloader200.0%
2024All Weapons Combined42112730.0%
2024Rifle1205243.0%
2024Archery231148.0%
2024Rifle44100.0%
2024Archery11100.0%
2023Rifle4234511.0%
2023Archery1000.0%
2023All Weapons Combined4334510.0%
2023Rifle1205647.0%
2023Archery22521.0%
2023Rifle4250.0%
2022Rifle43714633.0%
2022Archery200.0%
2022All Weapons Combined43914633.0%
2022Rifle501836.0%
2022Rifle965658.0%
2022Rifle403897.0%
2022Archery25729.0%
2022Rifle1075248.0%
2022Rifle381846.0%
2022Rifle10326.0%
2022Rifle16424.0%
2022Rifle3267.0%
2022Rifle11100.0%

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — 2125Aug 30, 2026Sep 30, 2026male
2026Rifle — 2023Oct 1, 2026Oct 31, 2026male
2026Rifle — BNov 10, 2026Nov 24, 2026female

Trophy Data

Record-Book Entries
2
Avg Score
378.2
Top Score
393.6
Recent (5yr)
0

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