ID Elk Unit 55
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ID 55 Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access ID 55 spans nearly 650,000 acres across dramatic high-country terrain, ranging from 4,150 ft to over 10,300 ft elevation. With 53.5% public land, hunters have solid access to core elk habitat across national forest and public holdings, though private parcels will require permission or strategic routing. The elevation spread supports diverse habitat zones—lower foothill timber for early-season scouting and ridge systems for high-country elk during the main hunt window. Proximity to the unit and road access vary by drainage; thorough map work and pre-season scouting are essential to locate productive areas..
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Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Archery | 128 | 13 | 10.0% |
| 2024 | All Weapons Combined | 128 | 13 | 10.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle | 46 | 30 | 65.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle | 36 | 8 | 22.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader | 9 | 4 | 50.0% |
| 2023 | Archery | 124 | 5 | 4.0% |
| 2023 | All Weapons Combined | 124 | 5 | 4.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle | 49 | 32 | 65.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle | 49 | 6 | 12.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 9 | 2 | 22.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | Archery | 128 | 18 | 14.0% |
| 2022 | All Weapons Combined | 129 | 18 | 14.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle | 50 | 36 | 73.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle | 37 | 11 | 30.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader | 10 | 4 | 35.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle | 79 | 25 | 31.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle | 40 | 17 | 42.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — A | Aug 30, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — 2141 | Nov 1, 2026 — Nov 14, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — 2036 | Oct 1, 2026 — Oct 31, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — 2093 | Aug 1, 2026 — Aug 29, 2026 | — | female |
Trophy Data
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