ID Elk Unit 46

# ID 46 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 46 spans 1.83M acres of mixed elevation (2,457–6,142 ft) with 88% public land—excellent access for DIY hunters. The combination of lower-elevation sagebrush and higher alpine terrain offers varied hunting conditions across extended seasons. ## Herd Quality & Population Trophy record data from overlapping counties (Owyhee and Twin Falls) shows solid potential: 8 record-book entries averaging 383–392 range, with recent entries in 2023 (383.2) and 2015–2014 (404–407 range). These represent the rare top 1–2% of bulls harvested; most hunters should anticipate 260–320-class bulls. The 2010s averaged 383.6, indicating consistent trophy-quality habitat....