Deer Hunting in Idaho Unit 16-1X (Controlled Hunt Oppty.): Elk City Zone

The Bitterroot DAU is dominated by coniferous forest habitats on the Idaho Panhandle and Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests. However, the IPM is not designed to provide reliable estimates in low-density mule deer populations and these data will like...

Unit 16-1X (Controlled Hunt Oppty.): Elk City Zone

Scores


Scores
User Scores
Ease of Drawing
72
 
72
Success
54
 
54
Trophy Potential
11
 
11
Public Access
53
 
53
Ease of Terrain
64
 
64
Room to Breathe
10
 
10
Opportunity
63
 
63
Convenience
20
 
20
Ease of Effort
55
 
55
61
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That portion of Unit 16 on or within one mile of private agricultural lands, but excluding the Selway River drainage. “Private agricultural lands” are defined as privatelyowned lands dedicated to growing or storing plants for profit, either currently or in the most recent growing or grazing season, in the form of pasture or stored feed for animal production, croplands, nurseries, vineyards, or orchards, but which do not include private timberlands.

Size

181 Square Miles (116,443 Acres)

Land Ownership

41% Private, 91% Public, 53% USFS, 3% State, 1% Indian, 1% Other

Latitude/Longitude

46.0601, -115.8052

Amenities

There are 0 hospitals, 1 hotels, 1 campgrounds, and 2 grocery stores within a 20 mile radius.

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The Bitterroot DAU is dominated by coniferous forest habitats on the Idaho Panhandle and Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests. Limited information about population status or migratory behavior of ... Create a free account to read the rest of this deer hunting note!

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Businesses Serving Deer Hunters In Unit 16-1X (Controlled Hunt Oppty.): Elk City Zone


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Deer Drawing Stats (2022)


Total Quota
150
Licenses Drawn
150
Licenses Surplus
0
Resident Quota
150
Nonresident Quota
15
Landowner Quota
0
Youth Quota
0
96.2%
Overall Unit
1st Choice Draw Odds
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Stats Apply For Sex Manner Season Type Draw Odds HuntScore Notes
1127
F
ANY
EXA
96.2%
0 White-tailed deer only,

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Deer Harvest Stats (2020)


Total Hunters
105
Total Harvest
76
Harvest Male
2
Harvest Female
74
72%
Average Success
Manner Season Type Sex Deer Species Hunters Harvest Male Female Youth
ALL
ALL
N/A N/A 105 76
2
74
0
ANY
C
F
WD
105 76
2
74
0
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Average Temps

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