Elk Hunting in Idaho Unit 3-2 (Controlled Hunt Oppty.): Panhandle Zone

Unit 4 is part of the Coeur d?Alene Bellwether Area, which is surveyed every few years to monitor changes in population size. Our data indicates that Units 3, 4, and 4A elk populations have remained relatively stable in recent years and the goal is to ...

Unit 3-2 (Controlled Hunt Oppty.): Panhandle Zone

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Scores
User Scores
Ease of Drawing
36
 
36
Success
54
 
54
Trophy Potential
85
 
85
Public Access
31
 
31
Ease of Terrain
78
 
78
Room to Breathe
11
 
11
Opportunity
50
 
50
Convenience
24
 
24
Ease of Effort
9
 
9
50
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On or within one mile of private agricultural lands within that portion of Unit 3 south of Interstate 90 and those portions of Unit 4 within the following boundary: beginning at the Cataldo Exit off Interstate 90, then south along Latour Creek Road (which changes to Rochat Road) to the southern boundary of Unit 4, then west along Unit 4 boundary to State Highway 3, then northeast on State Highway 3 to Interstate 90 then east to point of beginning. “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.

Size

292 Square Miles (186,998 Acres)

Land Ownership

59% Private, 95% Public, 25% USFS, 2% BLM, 10% State, 2% Indian, 3% Other

Latitude/Longitude

47.5112, -116.6163

Amenities

There are 0 hospitals, 3 hotels, 1 campgrounds, and 2 grocery stores within a 20 mile radius.

Elk Notes


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Unit 4 is part of the Coeur d?Alene Bellwether Area, which is surveyed every few years to monitor changes in population size. The elk population size in Unit 4 more than doubled between 1998 and 20... Create a free account to read the rest of this elk hunting note!

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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
24.6%
Overall Unit
1st Choice Draw Odds
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Stats Apply For Sex Manner Season Type Draw Odds HuntScore Notes
2053
F
ANY
C
24.6%
0 On or within 1 mile of private agricultural lands

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Elk Harvest Stats (2020)


Total Hunters
198
Total Harvest
115
Harvest Male
0
Harvest Female
115
58%
Average Success
Manner Season Type Sex Hunters Harvest Male Female Youth
ALL
ALL
N/A 198 115
0
115
0
ANY
C
F
198 115
0
115
0
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