ID Elk Unit 49

ID 49 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access ID 49 spans nearly 509,000 acres across dramatic elevation—from 4,768 ft to nearly 12,000 ft. This vertical relief creates distinct hunting zones: lower sagebrush and foothill terrain transitions to mid-elevation mixed conifer and aspen, with high alpine basins above 10,000 ft. Nearly 74% public land provides solid access across much of the unit, though hunters should expect to work into roadless country to reach the highest productive ground. The extreme elevation spread means terrain varies widely by drainage and aspect. Early-season hunters may find elk lower; late-season patterns push animals..