Resident elk tag |
$36.75 |
Nonresident elk tag |
$651.75 |
Resident junior elk tag |
$18.75 |
Nonresident junior mentored elk tag |
$299.75 |
Resident controlled elk application fee |
$6.25 |
Nonresident controlled elk application fee |
$18 |
Resident elk tag | $36.75 |
Nonresident elk tag | $651.75 |
Resident junior elk tag | $18.75 |
Nonresident junior mentored elk tag | $299.75 |
Resident controlled elk application fee | $6.25 |
Nonresident controlled elk application fee | $18 |
Idaho offers a perfect combination of both opportunity and trophy hunting for elk. Some units across the state provide a chance to harvest a mature bull that can exceed 340” Boone and Crockett. Although many of the units have physically strenuous, backcountry elk hunting, some of the areas in the southern part of the state have elk that inhabit less challenging terrain. The wolves continue to prey on elk herds in areas across the state reducing populations. Over the counter archery tags can be purchased in the quality controlled units with seasons that take place during the rut. For the adventurous backcountry bowhunter, Idaho offers an incredible elk hunting opportunity. Many sought after rifle tags can take years of applying to get lucky enough to draw a tag.
** Units listed below may not have a current hunt for this species. Units in this table are included if any part of the unit is found within the county.
** Units listed below may not have a current hunt for this species. Units in this table are included if any part of the unit is found within the county.
Applications are submitted online
Apply for controlled permits, but archery tags can be purchased over the counter
The minimum age to hunt was lowered from 12 years to 10 years of age
Wolf populations have negatively impacted elk numbers in parts of the state
Controlled hunts with 10 or fewer permits, no more than one nonresident permit may be issued
A maximum of 10% of controlled hunt tags go to nonresidents
In actuality nonresidents get far less than 10% of controlled tags
In some areas a small number of controlled tags are reserved for outfitters’ clients
Bulls exceeding 300” B&C can be found in many units across the state
Few bulls entered into B&C record book compared to other western states
General region licenses are available in addition to the controlled hunt choices
Many units are primarily public land
Some private land is open to hunting though game department arrangements
Nontypical: Top 5 B&C Entries by County |
# of Entries |
Units Within County |
Adams |
3 |
Shoshone |
3 |
Cassia |
2 |
53 / 54 / 55 / 56 / 57 |
Clearwater |
2 |
Fremont |
2 |
Idaho |
2 |
10 / 10A / 11 / 11A / 12 / 13 / 14 / 15, / 16 / 16A / 17 / 18 / 19 / 19A / 20 / 20A / 22 / 26 |
Latah |
2 |
Typical: Top 5 B&C Entries by County |
# of Entries |
Units Within County |
Fremont |
6 |
Valley |
6 |
Idaho |
5 |
10 / 10A, / 11 / 11A / 12 / 13 / 14 / 15 / 16 / 16A / 17 / 18 / 19 / 19A / 20 / 20A / 22 / 26 |
Kootenai |
4 |
Shoshone |
4 |