Elk Hunting in Idaho Unit 1-2: Panhandle Region

Elk harvest has increased 60% over the past 10 years.

Unit 1-2: Panhandle Region

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Scores
User Scores
Ease of Drawing
2
 
2
Success
0
 
N/A
Trophy Potential
84
 
84
Public Access
52
 
52
Ease of Terrain
70
 
70
Room to Breathe
100
 
100
Opportunity
0
 
N/A
Convenience
100
 
100
Ease of Effort
0
 
N/A
56
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County

Kootenai, Benewah, Bonner, Clearwater, Shoshone, Latah, Boundary

Size

7,779 Square Miles (4,978,862 Acres)

Land Ownership

41% Private, 59% Public, 48% USFS, 2% BLM, 1% State, 1% Wilderness

Latitude/Longitude

47.8653, -116.3781

Amenities

There are 8 hospitals, 25 hotels, 35 campgrounds, and 13 grocery stores within a 20 mile radius.

Elk Notes


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Elk harvest has increased 60% over the past 10 years. Calf ratios have remained around 30 calves per 100 calves in recent years, indicating a stable, if not increasing elk population. The 10-year g... Create a free account to read the rest of this elk hunting note!

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State Agency Website

Visit Idaho Fish and Game

Other Species in Unit

Shiras Moose,

Businesses Serving Elk Hunters In Unit 1-2: Panhandle Region


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Elk Drawing Stats (2022)


Total Quota
25
Licenses Drawn
25
Licenses Surplus
0
Resident Quota
25
Nonresident Quota
2
Landowner Quota
0
Youth Quota
0
1.7%
Overall Unit
1st Choice Draw Odds
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Stats Apply For Sex Manner Season Type Draw Odds HuntScore Notes
2112
E
ANY
C
1.7%
0 Caution: Season overlaps some ; archery and muzzleloader hunts

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Average Temps

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