ID Elk Unit 58

ID 58 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access ID 58 spans 380,187 acres across high-elevation terrain (4,805–12,175 ft), nearly all public land. This is a sprawling alpine and subalpine unit suited to hunters comfortable with elevation gain and long approach distances. The extreme elevation range means the unit supports distinct high-country and lower-transition habitat zones—critical for understanding animal distribution across seasons. Pack-in capability and willingness to climb are prerequisites here. Trophy Potential The counties overlapping ID 58 hold a modest legacy of trophy-class elk records spanning decades, with historical production evidence from the 1980s through early 2010s..