Pioneer Zone (Units 36A, 49, 50) Motorized Hunting Rule Applies, August 30 – December 31 | |||||
| August/September | October | November | December | |
A Tag | Any weapon — antlerless only Unit 50 only: Aug 1 – Aug 29 On or within 1 mile of private agricultural lands outside the National Forest System Boundary, See Note 3, Page 49 |
| Muzzleloader only — antlerless only Nov 1 – |
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Archery only — any elk Aug 30 – Sep 30 See archers caution Page 36 | |||||
Any weapon — antlerless only On or within 1 mile of private irrigated agricultural lands, See Note 2, Page 49 |
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B Tag |
| Any weapon — antlerless only
Nov 10 – Nov 30 | |||
Note: | 2023 Capped tags go on sale for Residents 7/11/2023 and Nonresidents 12/1/2022 Residents – If you apply for a controlled elk hunt there is a 5 day waiting period to purchase capped general elk tags, see page 2 for details. | ||||
Proposed Change(s) | A tag - Shift muzzleloader season dates B tag - Reduce quota and shorten season | ||||
Magic Valley Region
Upper Snake Region
Salmon Region
Elk
Overview Summary and Rationale
Efforts to reduce elk numbers have been successful. Modeling suggests reducing tag allocation from 2,500 to 500 will maintain (or slightly grow) elk numbers consistent with objectives in the elk management plan while maintaining over-the-counter opportunity.
Activities
Hunting
Species
Elk
GMU
GMU: 36A
GMU: 49
GMU: 50
Tag Category
General Hunt