ID Elk Unit 61
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ID 61 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access ID 61 spans 507,000 acres across rugged high country, with elevations ranging from 5,839 to 10,417 feet. Nearly 89% of the unit is public land, providing solid access to alpine and subalpine terrain. The high elevation and substantial public acreage create excellent opportunity for DIY hunters willing to cover rough country on foot. Trophy Potential The counties overlapping ID 61 hold a historical record of trophy-class elk production, with entries dating back to the 1950s and concentrated in the pre-2000 era. Most recent record-book entries occurred in the 1970s–1990s..
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Rifle | 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2024 | Archery | 1,016 | 172 | 17.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader | 430 | 46 | 11.0% |
| 2024 | All Weapons Combined | 1,452 | 218 | 15.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle | 38 | 26 | 69.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle | 49 | 18 | 38.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle | 357 | 132 | 37.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader | 167 | 14 | 9.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle | 88 | 24 | 28.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle | 4 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | Archery | 952 | 150 | 16.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 453 | 20 | 4.0% |
| 2023 | All Weapons Combined | 1,409 | 170 | 12.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle | 40 | 14 | 36.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle | 45 | 8 | 18.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle | 357 | 128 | 36.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 158 | 14 | 9.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle | 85 | 27 | 32.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle | 3 | 1 | 33.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle | 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | Archery | 1,000 | 162 | 16.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader | 332 | 27 | 8.0% |
| 2022 | All Weapons Combined | 1,341 | 189 | 14.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle | 40 | 29 | 72.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle | 48 | 10 | 22.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle | 322 | 123 | 38.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle | 91 | 34 | 38.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader | 147 | 13 | 9.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle | 86 | 28 | 32.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — A | Nov 15, 2026 — Dec 9, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — 2142 | Nov 15, 2026 — Dec 9, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — 2096 | Oct 10, 2026 — Oct 24, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — 2039 | Nov 1, 2026 — Nov 10, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — 2038 | Oct 1, 2026 — Oct 14, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — 2097 | Oct 25, 2026 — Nov 14, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — 2161 | Oct 25, 2026 — Nov 14, 2026 | — | female |
Trophy Data
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