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IdahoElk

ID Elk Unit 5

Total Acres
457,397
Public Land
67%
Elevation
2,031–5,223 ft

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
7
Avg Score
374.3
Top Score
386.2
Recent (5yr)
0

AI Scout Analysis

# ID 5 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** ID 5 spans 457,400 acres across a substantial elevation range (2,031–5,223 ft) with two-thirds public land, offering diverse hunting country from lower foothill drainages to high alpine terrain. The forum context emphasizes backcountry hunting requiring solid fitness and partner support—this is not a road-accessible unit. Expect to pack deep into remote areas for consistent opportunity. **Herd Quality & Population** No wildlife survey data (bull:cow...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
14 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023Hunt 2049nonresident2610
2023Hunt 2144nonresident12
2023Hunt 2144 (2nd Draw)nonresident11
2023Hunt 2049 (2nd Draw)nonresident51
2023Hunt 2049resident48590
2023Hunt 2144resident4723
2023Hunt 2144 (2nd Draw)resident170
2023Hunt 2049 (2nd Draw)resident1373

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2023Rifle1,57437424.0%
2023Archery5036613.0%
2023Muzzleloader3184013.0%
2023All Weapons Combined2,39648020.0%
2023Rifle865160.0%
2023Rifle201052.0%