Idaho — Elk

ID Elk Unit 48

Name: Idaho Unit 48 Elk Hunting Data
Creator: HuntPilot
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Total Acres

390,089

Public Land

87%

Wilderness

Elevation

4,802–11,600 ft

Trophy Data

B&C Entries

Avg Score

389.7

Top Score

396.2

Recent (5yr)

AI Scout Analysis

# ID 48 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 48 spans 390,000 acres of high-country terrain from 4,800 to 11,600 feet with 87% public land—excellent access and diverse elevation for year-round elk movement. Multiple hunt windows spread across archery, early season, and late season provide flexibility for different hunting strategies. ## Herd Quality No herd survey data (bull:cow ratios or population estimates) is available for this unit. Harvest success rates are variable: archery...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
42 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023	Hunt 2086	nonresident	18	25
2023	Hunt 2087	nonresident	14	20
2023	Hunt 2088	nonresident	1	2
2023	Hunt 2131	nonresident	5	7
2023	Hunt 2131 (2nd Draw)	nonresident	7	3
2023	Hunt 2025	nonresident	50	2
2023	Hunt 2026	nonresident	117	15
2023	Hunt 2086 (2nd Draw)	nonresident	9	1
2023	Hunt 2087 (2nd Draw)	nonresident	6	1
2023	Hunt 2025	resident	193	18
2023	Hunt 2026	resident	631	135
2023	Hunt 2086 (2nd Draw)	resident	84	10
2023	Hunt 2087 (2nd Draw)	resident	83	8
2023	Hunt 2131 (2nd Draw)	resident	63	29
2023	Hunt 2086	resident	288	225
2023	Hunt 2087	resident	235	180
2023	Hunt 2088	resident	23	23
2023	Hunt 2131	resident	18	68

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
18 recent records available — Sign up to see current harvest data
2023	Rifle	11	0	0.0%
2023	Archery	604	57	10.0%
2023	All Weapons Combined	615	57	9.0%
2023	Rifle	21	10	45.0%
2023	Rifle	143	54	38.0%
2023	Rifle	203	38	18.0%
2023	Rifle	170	38	22.0%
2023	Rifle	23	9	40.0%
2023	Muzzleloader	67	9	14.0%