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Elk Hunting in Idaho Unit 6-1 (Controlled Hunt Oppty.): Panhandle Zone

Most of Unit 7 and the eastern part of Unit 6 are part of the St. Joe Bellwether Area, which is surveyed every few years.

Unit 6-1 (Controlled Hunt Oppty.): Panhandle Zone

Scores

Scores
User Scores
Ease of Drawing
16
 
16
Success
62
 
62
Trophy Potential
92
 
92
Public Access
48
 
48
Ease of Terrain
62
 
62
Room to Breathe
100
 
100
Opportunity
6
 
6
Convenience
3
 
3
Ease of Effort
0
 
N/A
53
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That portion of Unit 6 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

1,130 Square Miles (723,651 Acres)

Land Ownership

43% Private, 90% Public, 42% USFS, 3% BLM, 12% State

Latitude/Longitude

47.2008, -116.2100

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Amenities

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

Elk Notes

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Most of Unit 7 and the eastern part of Unit 6 are part of the St. Joe Bellwether Area, which is surveyed every few years. The elk population in this area almost doubled between 1998 and 2006, but h... 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.

State Agency Website

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Businesses Serving Elk Hunters In Unit 6-1 (Controlled Hunt Oppty.): Panhandle Zone

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Category: Guide/Outfitter

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Elk Drawing Stats (2022)

Total Quota
30
Licenses Drawn
30
Licenses Surplus
0
Resident Quota
30
Nonresident Quota
3
Landowner Quota
0
Youth Quota
0
12.4%
Overall Unit
1st Choice Draw Odds
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Stats Apply For Sex Manner Season Type Draw Odds HuntScore Notes
2055
F
ANY
C
12.4%
0 On or within 1 mile of private agricultural lands

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Elk Harvest Stats (2020)

Total Hunters
50
Total Harvest
41
Harvest Male
0
Harvest Female
41
82%
Average Success
Manner Season Type Sex Hunters Harvest Male Female Youth
ALL
ALL
N/A 50 41
0
41
0
ANY
C
F
50 41
0
41
0
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Average Temps

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