ID Elk Unit 51
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ID 51 — Tactical Overview Terrain & Access ID 51 spans over 604,000 acres of high-elevation Idaho country (4,800–12,100 ft), with exceptional public-land access at 95%. This acreage and public-land percentage create a classic high-country hunt with minimal private-land conflicts and room to move. The elevation range supports varied elk habitat from lower basins to alpine ridges, giving hunters flexibility to chase animals across different vertical zones. Access is straightforward for self-reliant hunters. Trophy Potential The counties overlapping ID 51 hold a modest record-book history spanning several decades, with occasional trophy-class entries recorded in the past. Trophy production has..
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Rifle | 52 | 23 | 44.0% |
| 2024 | Archery | 306 | 47 | 15.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader | 109 | 17 | 16.0% |
| 2024 | All Weapons Combined | 467 | 87 | 19.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle | 10 | 8 | 77.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle | 117 | 69 | 59.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle | 124 | 57 | 46.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle | 19 | 1 | 8.0% |
| 2023 | Archery | 343 | 69 | 20.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 103 | 10 | 10.0% |
| 2023 | All Weapons Combined | 465 | 80 | 17.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle | 12 | 11 | 92.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle | 122 | 54 | 44.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle | 132 | 37 | 28.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle | 12 | 6 | 50.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle | 52 | 11 | 21.0% |
| 2022 | Archery | 271 | 50 | 18.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader | 98 | 34 | 35.0% |
| 2022 | All Weapons Combined | 421 | 95 | 23.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle | 121 | 86 | 71.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle | 124 | 66 | 54.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle | 7 | 4 | 50.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle | 11 | 7 | 67.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — A | Nov 25, 2026 — Dec 9, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — 2253 | Jan 1, 2026 — Feb 15, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — 2114 | Aug 1, 2026 — Aug 29, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — 2091 | Dec 10, 2026 — Dec 31, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — 2090 | Oct 16, 2026 — Nov 5, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — 2032 | Nov 1, 2026 — Nov 30, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — 2031 | Oct 1, 2026 — Oct 14, 2026 | — | male |
Trophy Data
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