Best Idaho Elk Units (2026)

These are the top Idaho elk units by hunter success rate, drawn from real harvest reports across 128 units (the state average is about 27%). Only units with a meaningful sample are ranked, so a unit that went two-for-two doesn't outrank a proven producer.

Harvest figures are the most recent reported season and vary year to year — confirm current regulations with the state wildlife agency before applying.

#UnitSuccess rateLatest harvestYrs tracked
1Unit 45X*72%59 · 20145Details →
2Unit 30X*69%29 · 20141Details →
3Unit 1X*66%43 · 20093Details →
4Unit 10A*65%44 · 20141Details →
5Unit 49X*59%67 · 20144Details →
6Unit 45*57%175 · 20148Details →
7Unit 1156%23 · 202520Details →
8Unit 36B*56%19 · 20141Details →
9Unit 8X*49%24 · 20155Details →
10Unit 1848%120 · 202520Details →
11Unit 39X*48%101 · 20141Details →
12Unit 59*48%90 · 20149Details →
13Unit 75*48%12 · 20149Details →
14Unit 16*45%20 · 20141Details →
15Unit 1344%235 · 202520Details →
16Unit 4*44%11 · 20103Details →
17Unit 5443%101 · 202520Details →
18Unit 41*43%29 · 20141Details →
19Unit 40*42%71 · 20149Details →
20Unit 67*42%30 · 20141Details →
21Unit 3741%251 · 202520Details →
22Unit 46*41%72 · 20145Details →
23Unit 4641%50 · 202519Details →
24Unit 3040%218 · 202520Details →
25Unit 66*40%55 · 20149Details →

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