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Elk Hunting in Idaho Unit 5-1 (Controlled Hunt Oppty.): Panhandle Zone

Elk harvest and agricultural depredations have been increasing in Units 2 and 5 over the past 10 years indicating increasing elk populations.

Unit 5-1 (Controlled Hunt Oppty.): Panhandle Zone

Scores

Scores
User Scores
Ease of Drawing
19
 
19
Success
50
 
50
Trophy Potential
86
 
86
Public Access
1
 
1
Ease of Terrain
77
 
77
Room to Breathe
36
 
36
Opportunity
27
 
27
Convenience
10
 
10
Ease of Effort
0
 
N/A
39
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That portion of Unit 5 on or within one mile of private agricultural lands. “Private agricultural lands” are defined as privately-owned 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.

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Size

771 Square Miles (493,982 Acres)

Land Ownership

74% Private, 8% Public, 1% USFS, 7% State, 2% Indian, 17% Other

Latitude/Longitude

47.3432, -116.8441

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Amenities

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

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Elk harvest and agricultural depredations have been increasing in Units 2 and 5 over the past 10 years indicating increasing elk populations. Calf ratios in Unit 5 have been above 30 except for the... Create a free account to read the rest of this elk hunting note!

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Businesses Serving Elk Hunters In Unit 5-1 (Controlled Hunt Oppty.): Panhandle Zone

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Elk Drawing Stats (2022)

Total Quota
100
Licenses Drawn
100
Licenses Surplus
0
Resident Quota
100
Nonresident Quota
10
Landowner Quota
0
Youth Quota
0
22.8%
Overall Unit
1st Choice Draw Odds
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Stats Apply For Sex Manner Season Type Draw Odds HuntScore Notes
2054
F
ANY
C
22.8%
0 On or within 1 mile of private agricultural lands

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Elk Harvest Stats (2020)

Total Hunters
96
Total Harvest
55
Harvest Male
0
Harvest Female
55
57%
Average Success
Manner Season Type Sex Hunters Harvest Male Female Youth
ALL
ALL
N/A 96 55
0
55
0
ANY
C
F
96 55
0
55
0
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Average Temps

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