Elk Hunting in Idaho Unit 8-2 (Controlled Hunt Oppty.): Palouse Zone
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Those portions of Units 8 and 8A south of the following line: Beginning at the western boundary of Unit 8 at its junction with State Highway 8, then east on Highway 8 to Forest Service Road 1963 at Helmer, then south and east on Forest Service Road 1963 to Long Meadow Creek, then southeast along Long Meadow Creek to Dworshak Reservoir, then east along the shoreline of Dworshak Reservoir to the Unit 8A boundary at Dent Bridge.
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The Palouse Zone elk herd is highly productive and has shown substantial growth over the past decade? Habitat conditions are favorable to elk due to timber harvest and high quality agricultural cro... Create a free account to read the rest of this elk hunting note!
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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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Elk Drawing Stats (2022)
1st Choice Draw Odds
| Stats | Apply For | Sex | Manner | Season | Type | Draw Odds | HuntScore | Notes |
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| 2057 |
F
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ANY
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C
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45.7%
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0 |
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Elk Harvest Stats (2020)
| Manner | Season | Type | Sex | Hunters | Harvest | Male | Female | Youth |
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ALL
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ALL
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N/A | 180 | 77 |
0
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77
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0
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ANY
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C
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F
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180 | 77 |
0
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77
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0
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