Archery Tags

Why do archery hunters have to declare a zone on the tags.
Answer: 
Idaho's 10 year (2014-2024) elk management plan was developed with the help of hunters, landowners, elected officials, land managers and other interested Idahoans. The elk plan establishes specific management goals that Fish and Game -- working with elk hunters and other elk enthusiasts -- will achieve over the next ten years. The Department of Fish and Game will continue to manage elk using the zone management system. The zone system allows herd management based on local habitat, weather, and herd movements, while providing a variety of hunting opportunities. This is the reason every elk hunter must select a zone when hunting elk in Idaho. You can find more information about the Elk management plan at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/public/wildlife/planElk.pdf.
Answered on: 
Friday, September 26, 2014 - 12:25 PM MDT