Elk Hunting in Idaho Unit 49-1X (Controlled Hunt Oppty.): Pioneer Zone

Population objectives have been revised to better refl ect current elk population levels, increasing agricultural crop and property damage issues, and to balance elk hunting opportunity while minimizing agricultural concerns?

Unit 49-1X (Controlled Hunt Oppty.): Pioneer Zone

Scores


Scores
User Scores
Ease of Drawing
50
 
50
Success
43
 
43
Trophy Potential
44
 
44
Public Access
65
 
65
Ease of Terrain
74
 
74
Room to Breathe
65
 
65
Opportunity
22
 
22
Convenience
25
 
25
Ease of Effort
39
 
39
62
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Private land within the following boundaries: All of Unit 49, that portion of Unit 52A within Blaine County within the Little Wood, Fish Creek and Huff Creek drainages, that portion of Unit 48 south of the Warm Springs Drainage and within the Big Wood River Drainage, and that portion of Unit 50 within the Copper Creek Drainage.

Size

879 Square Miles (563,135 Acres)

Land Ownership

36% Private, 96% Public, 24% USFS, 28% BLM, 6% State, 5% NPS

Latitude/Longitude

43.5084, -114.0373

Amenities

There are 0 hospitals, 3 hotels, 2 campgrounds, and 2 grocery stores within a 20 mile radius.

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The quality of your hunt depends on you. Preseason scouting, preparation for the environmental conditions, and physical conditioning are important factors. The success and quality of your hunt will likely increase with the distance from your vehicle and roads.

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Businesses Serving Elk Hunters In Unit 49-1X (Controlled Hunt Oppty.): Pioneer Zone


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Elk Harvest Stats (2020)


Total Hunters
157
Total Harvest
79
Harvest Male
1
Harvest Female
77
50%
Average Success
Manner Season Type Sex Hunters Harvest Male Female Youth
ALL
ALL
N/A 157 79
1
77
0
ANY
C
F
97 50
1
48
0
ANY
C
F
60 29
0
29
0
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Average Temps

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