Idaho Fish and Game is seeking comments on its Draft Idaho Elk Management Plan 2024-2030. The plan will provide guidance for staff to implement management actions that will aid in the management of elk populations and guide harvest recommendations.
The plan identifies issues that affect elk and their management. This plan will function as the action plan for Idaho elk management through 2030 by guiding IDFG in annual work plan development and program prioritization and provide direction for development of season recommendations. Major sections in the plan include: • Population Monitoring • Hunting Opportunities • Predation • Private Lands and Elk • Habitat • Statewide Management Direction • Elk Management Zones
Review the draft plan below and submit comments by May 5, 2024 at 6 p.m. MDT.
The final draft of the plan will be presented for the Commission's consideration at their July 2024 meeting.
We encourage hunters to:
Review the draft plan, and provide feedback in the comments form below
We welcome comments for any part or all of the Draft Idaho Elk Management Plan 2024-2030. Please review the plan and acknowledge if you generally support, support with concerns, or do not support. Address items of support or concern in the "general comments" section. We are only asking for review and comments on the draft management plan.
Referrals to specific sections or pages in the plan are very helpful.
Thank you for your participation!
Public comment period closes at end of day on May 5, 2024 at 6 p.m. MDT.
Idaho Fish and Game is seeking comments on its Draft Idaho Elk Management Plan 2024-2030. The plan will provide guidance for staff to implement management actions that will aid in the management of elk populations and guide harvest recommendations.
The plan identifies issues that affect elk and their management. This plan will function as the action plan for Idaho elk management through 2030 by guiding IDFG in annual work plan development and program prioritization and provide direction for development of season recommendations.
Major sections in the plan include:
• Population Monitoring
• Hunting Opportunities
• Predation
• Private Lands and Elk
• Habitat
• Statewide Management Direction
• Elk Management Zones
Review the draft plan below and submit comments by May 5, 2024 at 6 p.m. MDT.
The final draft of the plan will be presented for the Commission's consideration at their July 2024 meeting.
We encourage hunters to:
Upcoming open houses
PANHANDLE
April 11 | 4-6 p.m. PDT
Panhandle Regional Office – 2885 W. Kathleen Ave., Coeur d'Alene
SALMON
April 16 | 4-7 p.m. MDT
Salmon Regional Office – 99 Hwy. 93 N., Salmon
CLEARWATER
April 18 | 4-6:30 p.m. PDT
Clearwater Regional Office – 3316 16th St., Lewiston
SOUTHWEST – MCCALL
April 22 | 4-6:30 p.m. MDT
Southwest Regional Office – 555 Deinhard Lane, McCall
SOUTHWEST – NAMPA
April 25 | 4-7 p.m. MDT
Southwest Regional Office – 15950 N. Gate Blvd. Nampa
MAGIC VALLEY
April 25 | 4-6 p.m. MDT
Magic Valley Regional Office – 324 South 417 East - Suite 1, Jerome
SOUTHEAST
April 30 | 4-6 p.m. MDT
Southeast Regional Office – 1345 Barton Road, Pocatello
UPPER SNAKE
April 30 | 4-7 p.m. MDT
Upper Snake Regional Office – 4279 Commerce Circle, Idaho Falls
SOUTHWEST – HEADQUARTERS
April 30 | 4-7 p.m. MDT
IDFG Headquarters – 600 S. Walnut, Boise
Draft Elk Management Plan 2024-2029
– Full plan, 1-190 Page(s) [PDF, 16.94 MB] Download DocumentPublic Comment Instructions
We welcome comments for any part or all of the Draft Idaho Elk Management Plan 2024-2030. Please review the plan and acknowledge if you generally support, support with concerns, or do not support. Address items of support or concern in the "general comments" section. We are only asking for review and comments on the draft management plan.
Referrals to specific sections or pages in the plan are very helpful.
Thank you for your participation!
Public comment period closes at end of day on May 5, 2024 at 6 p.m. MDT.