Idaho — Elk
ID Elk Unit 53
Total Acres
1,155,878
Public Land
37%
Elevation
2,537–5,040 ft
Terrain Difficulty
Steepness
2° avg slope
Extreme Slopes
2° steepest 10%
Ruggedness
±3° variability
Vertical Relief
2,503 ft relief
Altitude
5,040 ft max
Remoteness
0% wilderness
Easy terrain — gentle slopes and modest relief, accessible country for most hunters.
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Rifle | 118 | 20 | 17.0% |
| 2024 | Archery | 58 | 1 | 2.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader | 138 | 13 | 9.0% |
| 2024 | All Weapons Combined | 314 | 34 | 11.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle | 156 | 14 | 9.0% |
| 2023 | Archery | 65 | 1 | 2.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 144 | 12 | 9.0% |
| 2023 | All Weapons Combined | 365 | 28 | 8.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle | 152 | 27 | 18.0% |
| 2022 | Archery | 36 | 6 | 17.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader | 133 | 26 | 20.0% |
| 2022 | All Weapons Combined | 321 | 58 | 18.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Short-Range Weapons — A | Aug 1, 2026 — Dec 31, 2026 | — | either |
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