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ID Elk Unit 51

Total Acres
604,894
Public Land
95%
Elevation
4,791–12,126 ft

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
3
Avg Score
378.2
Top Score
382.6
Recent (5yr)
0

AI Scout Analysis

# ID 51 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** ID 51 is a vast, high-elevation unit (4,791–12,126 ft) with 95% public land and 604,894 acres. The extreme elevation range and high public-land percentage indicate remote, alpine-to-subalpine terrain with excellent access to backcountry hunting opportunities. **Herd Quality & Population** Harvest data from 2025 shows moderate overall success: 18% combined (rifle 31%, archery 15%, muzzleloader 19%). Rifle success is notably strong at 31%, suggesting...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
28 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023Hunt 2030nonresident161
2023Hunt 2031nonresident13612
2023Hunt 2089nonresident915
2023Hunt 2253nonresident32
2023Hunt 2031 (2nd Draw)nonresident361
2023Hunt 2089 (2nd Draw)nonresident01
2023Hunt 2030resident2709
2023Hunt 2031resident843113
2023Hunt 2253resident15723
2023Hunt 2031 (2nd Draw)resident3672
2023Hunt 2089 (2nd Draw)resident412
2023Hunt 2089resident180135

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2023Rifle1918.0%
2023Archery3436920.0%
2023Muzzleloader1031010.0%
2023All Weapons Combined4658017.0%
2023Rifle121192.0%
2023Rifle1225444.0%
2023Rifle1323728.0%
2023Rifle12650.0%
2023Rifle9116.0%