ID Elk Unit 5

# ID 5 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** Unit 5 spans 457,397 acres of mid-elevation (2,031–5,223 ft) country with 66% public land availability. Retrieved forum discussions emphasize steep backcountry terrain and the physical demands of multi-mile hunts in hot early archery conditions — good fitness and partner support are essential here. **Herd Quality & Population** No current herd survey or population data is available for this unit. Trophy record data from overlapping counties (Benewah and Kootenai) shows record-book potential: 7 all-time entries averaging 374–375, with the most recent record-book elk in 2010 (367.2). The 2010s decline from pre-2000 averages (375.5)...