Elk Hunting in Idaho Unit 52-1X (Controlled Hunt Oppty.): Smoky - Bennett Zone

Unit 52-1X (Controlled Hunt Oppty.): Smoky - Bennett Zone

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Scores
User Scores
Ease of Drawing
50
 
50
Success
31
 
31
Trophy Potential
8
 
8
Public Access
72
 
72
Ease of Terrain
97
 
97
Room to Breathe
100
 
100
Opportunity
9
 
9
Convenience
1
 
1
Ease of Effort
49
 
49
67
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Private land within Unit 52.

Size

808 Square Miles (517,716 Acres)

Land Ownership

32% Private, 60% Public, 65% BLM, 3% State

Latitude/Longitude

43.1527, -114.3893

Amenities

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

Elk Notes


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Radio-collared elk that previously wintered at feed sites in the South Fork Boise River drainage have increasingly wintered in the Bennett Hills Zone over the last fi ve to eight years? These elk 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 52-1X (Controlled Hunt Oppty.): Smoky - Bennett Zone


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Elk Harvest Stats (2020)


Total Hunters
54
Total Harvest
21
Harvest Male
0
Harvest Female
21
39%
Average Success
Manner Season Type Sex Hunters Harvest Male Female Youth
ALL
ALL
N/A 54 21
0
21
0
ANY
C
F
45 18
0
18
0
ANY
C
F
9 3
0
3
0
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Average Temps

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