Elk General A Tag Season

Unit 32
Elk A Tag - Weiser Zone Unlimited Tags

Non-resident tag quota of 12,815 total elk tags. See the Nonresident Tag Quotas for availability.

11/1/2025 - 11/15/2025

Species
Elk (Cervus canadensis)
Antlerless Elk
Only elk without antlers or with antlers shorter than 6 inches may be taken in any season which is open for antlerless elk only.
Any Weapon
Rifle, Archery, Muzzleloader, Shotgun, or Handgun.

Restrictions
  • CAUTION - Archers and Muzzleloaders: "Any weapon" elk hunts will be open during the archery or muzzleloader season in all or parts of this hunt. Please use appropriate caution.
  • Motorized Hunting Rule (MHR): Motorized vehicle use by all big game hunters is restricted to established roadways legally open to travel by full-sized automobiles. The motorized hunting rule applies only to big game animals, including moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goats, in designated units from August 30 through December 31. Learn more about the Motorized hunting Rule at idfg.idaho.gov/hunt/access/motorized-vehicles

Motorized Hunting Rule applies in Units 32 and 32A. Very limited access - most elk are on private property.

Unit 32
All of Unit 32. EXCEPTION: Short range weapons only on Payette River and Montour Wildlife Management Areas. Area Size: 922,505 acres
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More information about the Game Management Unit(s) in this hunt: 32 32 38 38

General Season Harvest Statistics

Year Take Method Unit Harvest Hunters Success% Days Antlered Antlerless %Spike %6+Pts
2024 Any Weapon 32 392 1235 32 5943 195 197 20 35
2024 Any Weapon 32 392 1235 32 5943 195 197 20 35
2023 Any Weapon 32 279 1150 24 5723 103 176 17 37
2023 Any Weapon 32 279 1150 24 5723 103 176 17 37
2022 Any Weapon 32 306 1386 22 5591 163 142 26 33
2022 Any Weapon 32 306 1386 22 5591 163 142 26 33
2021 Any Weapon 32 220 1139 19 5058 116 104 28 41
2021 Any Weapon 32 220 1139 19 5058 116 104 28 41
2020 Any Weapon 32 254 1353 19 5646 154 100 13 51
2020 Any Weapon 32 254 1353 19 5646 154 100 13 51
2019 Any Weapon 32 356 1539 23 7015 230 126 13 45
2019 Any Weapon 32 356 1539 23 7015 230 126 13 45
2018 Any Weapon 32 284 1607 18 6944 146 138 28 36
2018 Any Weapon 32 284 1607 18 6944 146 138 28 36
2017 Any Weapon 32 366 1470 25 6116 159 208 17 28
2017 Any Weapon 32 366 1470 25 6116 159 208 17 28
2016 Any Weapon 32 155 673 23 2658 147 8 26 26
2016 Any Weapon 32 155 673 23 2658 147 8 26 26
2015 Any Weapon 32 135 724 19 2926 135 16.7 41.7
2015 Any Weapon 32 135 724 19 2926 135 16.7 41.7
2015 Any Weapon 38
2015 Any Weapon 38
2014 Any Weapon 32 337 1193 28 4974 139 198 11.1 38.9
2014 Any Weapon 32 337 1193 28 4974 139 198 11.1 38.9
2013 Any Weapon 32 183 988 18.5 4384 123 60 27.1 33.2
2013 Any Weapon 32 183 988 18.5 4384 123 60 27.1 33.2
2013 Any Weapon 38 0 0
2013 Any Weapon 38 0 0
2012 Any Weapon 32 239 933 25.6 3790 146 94 28.9 30.6
2012 Any Weapon 32 239 933 25.6 3790 146 94 28.9 30.6
2011 Any Weapon 32 153 878 17.4 3911 88 65 19.7 25.4
2011 Any Weapon 32 153 878 17.4 3911 88 65 19.7 25.4
2011 Any Weapon 38 6 0 29
2011 Any Weapon 38 6 0 29
2010 Any Weapon 32 211 893 23.6 3619 110 101 27.7 28.8
2010 Any Weapon 32 211 893 23.6 3619 110 101 27.7 28.8
2010 Any Weapon 38 0 0 0 0
2010 Any Weapon 38 0 0 0 0
2009 Any Weapon 32 155 875 17.7 3519 94 60 16 38.8
2009 Any Weapon 32 155 875 17.7 3519 94 60 16 38.8
2009 Any Weapon 38 0 1 0 7 0 0 0 0
2009 Any Weapon 38 0 1 0 7 0 0 0 0
2008 Any Weapon 32 120 1030 11.7 5414 86 35 17.4 38.4
2008 Any Weapon 32 120 1030 11.7 5414 86 35 17.4 38.4
2007 Any Weapon 32 161 721 22.3 2959 125 33 27.6 30.7
2007 Any Weapon 32 161 721 22.3 2959 125 33 27.6 30.7
2007 Any Weapon 38 0 0
2007 Any Weapon 38 0 0
2006 Any Weapon 32 113 792 14.3 58 44 29.1 32.7
2006 Any Weapon 32 113 792 14.3 58 44 29.1 32.7
2006 Any Weapon 38 0 0
2006 Any Weapon 38 0 0
2005 Any Weapon 32 130 697 18.7 2975 57 73 21.1 29.8
2005 Any Weapon 32 130 697 18.7 2975 57 73 21.1 29.8
2005 Any Weapon 38
2005 Any Weapon 38
2004 Any Weapon 32 127 816 15.6 3393 95 31 34.7 32.6
2004 Any Weapon 32 127 816 15.6 3393 95 31 34.7 32.6
2004 Any Weapon 38 0 19 0 60 0 0 0 0
2004 Any Weapon 38 0 19 0 60 0 0 0 0
2003 Any Weapon 32 117 937 12 4493 67 50 20 19
2003 Any Weapon 32 117 937 12 4493 67 50 20 19
2003 Any Weapon 38 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2003 Any Weapon 38 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2002 Any Weapon 32 150 1235 12 6641 72 78 26 28
2002 Any Weapon 32 150 1235 12 6641 72 78 26 28
2001 Any Weapon 32 480 1618 30 7501 121 359 32 14
2001 Any Weapon 32 480 1618 30 7501 121 359 32 14
2000 Any Weapon 32 73 70 3 33 18
2000 Any Weapon 32 73 70 3 33 18
2000 Any Weapon 38 0 0 0 0 0
2000 Any Weapon 38 0 0 0 0 0
Source: Harvest Statistics Database compiled from Mandatory Harvest Reports and Check Station Records
* In 2000 hunter information not collected.

Resident Tags and Permits

  • Adult Elk Tag
  • Jr./Sr./DAV Elk Tag
  • Handicapped Motor Vehicle Permit*

NonResident Tags and Permits

  • Junior Mentored Elk Tag
  • Adult Elk Tag
  • Handicapped Motor Vehicle Permit*

A valid hunting license is required for all hunting and trapping activities.
* Indicates this item is optional.

Where to purchase

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Surface Management

For government land, these data show the managing agency of the land, which may or not be the same as the owning agency.

No surface management agency information for this area is available at this time.

Access Yes! Properties

Access Yes! is Fish and Game program designed to improve hunting and fishing access to private land or through private land to public land by compensating willing landowners who provide access.

Federally-designated Wilderness Areas

No motorized vehicles are allowed in these areas.

There are no wilderness areas in this hunt.