Elk Controlled Hunt Outfitter Allocated Season

Hunt Area 36A-1
Elk Controlled Hunt 2172 3 Tags

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

10/1/2024 - 10/31/2024

Species
Elk (Cervus canadensis)
Antlered Elk
Only elk with at least one antler longer than 6 inches may be taken in any season which is open for antlered elk only. In antlered or spike-only seasons, antlers much accompany the carcass while in transit.
Any Weapon
Rifle, Archery, Muzzleloader, Shotgun, or Handgun.

Restrictions
  • 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

Antlered only, Motorized Hunting Rule Applies

Hunt Area 36A-1
That portion of Unit 36A west of the East Fork of the Salmon River and that portion east of the East Fork of the Salmon River upstream from and including the West Pass Creek drainage. Area Size: 206,183 acres
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More information about the Game Management Unit(s) in this hunt: 36A

Controlled Hunt Harvest Statistics

Year Hunt# Area Hunters Harvest Success% Days Antlered Antlerless %Spike %6+Pts
2023 2172 36A-1 3 3 100 13 3 0 67
2022 2202 36A-1 3 3 100 22 3 0 66.7
2021 2202 36A-1 3 3 100 13 3 0 100
2020 2201 36A-1 3 3 100 18 3 0 100
2019 2201 36A-1 3 3 100 15 3 0 100
2018 2224 36A-1 3 2 67 13 2 0 100
2017 2224 36A-1 3 3 100 3 3 0 100
2016 2204 36A-1 3 1 33 15 1 0 100
2016 2205 36A-1 1 1 100 1 1
2015 2204 36A-1 3 2 67 14 2 0 100
2015 2205 36A-1 0 0
2014 2181 36A-1 3 3 100 7 3 0 100
2013 2185 36A-1 3 3 100 7 3 0 100
2012 2171 36A-1 3 3 100 16 3 0 33.3
2011 2161 36A-1 3 1 33 16 1 0 100
2010 2147 36A-1 3 1 33 15 1 0 100
2009 2142 36A-1 2 2 100 11 2 0 50
2008 2155 36A-1 4 3 75 24 2 1 0 100
2007 2155 36A-1 3 1 33 15 1 0 100
2006 2150 36A-1 3 1 33 17 1 0 100
2005 2142 36A-1 3 3 100 9 3 0 0 100
2004 2141 36A-1 3 2 67 16 2 0 0 50
2003 2140 36A-1 3 2 67 9 2 0 0 100
2003 2141 36A-2 6 6 100 14 6 0 17 50
2002 2136 36A-1 3 3 100 15 3 0 0 67
2002 2137 36A-2 10 8 80 38 8 0 0 100
2001 2134 36A-1 3 1 33 26 1 0 0 100
2000 2132 36A-1 1 1 0 0 100
Source: Harvest Statistics Database compiled from Mandatory Harvest Reports and Check Station Records
* In 2000 hunter information not collected.

Drawing Odds for 1st & 2nd Choice Applicants (controlled hunts only)

Hunt Information 1st Choice 2nd Choice Total
Year Hunt# Area Draw* Applicants Permits Awarded Success% Applicants Permits Awarded Success% Total Awarded Permit Quota
2024 2172 36A-1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3
2023 2172 36A-1 1 0 0 0 0 0 3
2022 2202 36A-1 1 0 0 0 0 0 3
2020 2201 36A-1 1 0 0 0 0 0 3
2019 2201 36A-1 1 0 0 0 0 0 3
2018 2224 36A-1 1 0 0 0 0 0 3
2017 2224 36A-1 1 0 0 0 0 0 3
2016 2204 36A-1 1 0 0 0 0 0 3
2016 2205 36A-1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
2015 2204 36A-1 1 0 0 0 0 0 3
2015 2205 36A-1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
2014 2181 36A-1 1 0 0 6 3 50 3 3
2013 2185 36A-1 1 0 0 3 1 33 1 3
2012 2171 36A-1 1 0 0 3 2 67 2 3
2011 2161 36A-1 1 0 0 6 3 50 3 3
2010 2147 36A-1 1 5 3 60 1 0 0 3 3
2009 2142 36A-1 1 3 3 100 0 0 3 3
2008 2155 36A-1 1 3 3 100 2 0 0 3 3
2007 2155 36A-1 1 2 2 100 0 0 2 3
2006 2150 36A-1 1 7 3 43 1 0 0 3 3
2005 2142 36A-1 1 3 3 100 0 0 3 3
2004 2141 36A-1 1 3 3 100 0 0 0 3 3
2003 2140 36A-1 1 3 3 100 0 0 0 3 3
2003 2141 36A-2 1 7 7 100 0 0 0 7 10
2002 2136 36A-1 1 4 3 75 2 0 0 3 3
2002 2137 36A-2 1 9 7 77 1 0 0 7 7
2001 2134 36A-1 1 3 3 100 0 0 0 3 3
2000 2132 36A-1 1 4 3 75 4 0 0 3 3
Source: Drawing Odds Database
* Beginning in 2004, a second drawing was held for unclaimed tags.

Drawing Odds for Resident & NonResident Applicants (controlled hunts only)

Hunt Information Resident NonResident Total
Year Hunt# Area Draw* 1st Choice Applicants Permits Awarded 1st Choice Success% 1st Choice Applicants Permits Awarded 1st Choice Success% Total Awarded Permit Quota
2024 2172 36A-1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3
2023 2172 36A-1 1 0 0 0 0 0 3
2022 2202 36A-1 1 0 0 0 0 0 3
2020 2201 36A-1 1 0 0 0 0 0 3
2019 2201 36A-1 1 0 0 0 0 0 3
2018 2224 36A-1 1 0 0 0 0 0 3
2017 2224 36A-1 1 0 0 0 0 0 3
2016 2204 36A-1 1 0 0 0 0 0 3
2016 2205 36A-1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
2015 2204 36A-1 1 0 0 0 0 0 3
2015 2205 36A-1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
2014 2181 36A-1 1 0 0 0 3 3 3
2013 2185 36A-1 1 0 0 0 1 1 3
2012 2171 36A-1 1 0 0 0 2 2 3
2011 2161 36A-1 1 0 0 0 3 3 3
2010 2147 36A-1 1 3 1 33 2 2 100 3 3
2009 2142 36A-1 1 1 1 100 2 2 100 3 3
2008 2155 36A-1 1 0 0 3 3 100 3 3
2007 2155 36A-1 1 0 0 2 2 100 2 3
2006 2150 36A-1 1 3 0 0 4 3 75 3 3
2005 2142 36A-1 1 0 0 3 3 100 3 3
2004 2141 36A-1 1 0 0 100 3 3 100 3 3
2003 2140 36A-1 1 0 0 100 3 3 100 3 3
2003 2141 36A-2 1 0 0 100 7 7 100 7 10
2002 2136 36A-1 1 0 0 100 4 3 75 3 3
2002 2137 36A-2 1 1 1 100 8 6 75 7 7
2001 2134 36A-1 1 0 0 100 3 3 100 3 3
2000 2132 36A-1 1 0 0 100 4 3 75 3 3
Source: Drawing Odds Database
* Beginning in 2004, a second drawing was held for unclaimed tags.

Resident Tags and Permits

  • Adult Elk Tag
  • Jr./Sr./DAV Elk Tag
  • Controlled Hunt Application Fee
  • Handicapped Motor Vehicle Permit*

NonResident Tags and Permits

  • Junior Mentored Elk Tag
  • Adult Elk Tag
  • Controlled Hunt Application Fee
  • 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.

Graph illustrating 83.79 percent U.S. Forest Service (USFS) 172,755 acres   83.8%
Graph illustrating 12.32 percent U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) 25,408 acres   12.3%
Graph illustrating 2.43 percent Private 5,013 acres   2.4%
Graph illustrating 1.34 percent State of Idaho 2,759 acres   1.3%
Graph illustrating 0.12 percent Other 249 acres   0.1%

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Federally-designated Wilderness Areas

No motorized vehicles are allowed in these areas.

There are no wilderness areas in this hunt.