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Elk Hunting in Idaho Unit 2-1 (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 2-1 (Controlled Hunt Oppty.): Panhandle Zone

Scores

Scores
User Scores
Ease of Drawing
33
 
33
Success
39
 
39
Trophy Potential
78
 
78
Public Access
9
 
9
Ease of Terrain
89
 
89
Room to Breathe
81
 
81
Opportunity
19
 
19
Convenience
52
 
52
Ease of Effort
0
 
N/A
50
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That portion of Unit 2 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

761 Square Miles (487,166 Acres)

Land Ownership

79% Private, 3% Public, 7% USFS, 1% BLM, 10% State, 3% Other

Latitude/Longitude

48.0065, -116.7861

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Amenities

There are 1 hospitals, 4 hotels, 8 campgrounds, and 3 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 2-1 (Controlled Hunt Oppty.): Panhandle Zone

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Category: Guide/Outfitter

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Elk Drawing Stats (2022)

Total Quota
50
Licenses Drawn
50
Licenses Surplus
0
Resident Quota
50
Nonresident Quota
5
Landowner Quota
0
Youth Quota
0
31.8%
Overall Unit
1st Choice Draw Odds
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Stats Apply For Sex Manner Season Type Draw Odds HuntScore Notes
2051
F
ANY
C
31.9%
0 On or within 1 mile of private agricultural lands

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Elk Harvest Stats (2020)

Total Hunters
79
Total Harvest
31
Harvest Male
0
Harvest Female
31
39%
Average Success
Manner Season Type Sex Hunters Harvest Male Female Youth
ALL
ALL
N/A 79 31
0
31
0
ANY
C
F
79 31
0
31
0
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Average Temps

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