Proposal for Elk in Magic Valley Region and GMU 56 90

Magic Valley Region

Elk

Overview Summary and Rationale

Eliminate August antlered hunt. Hunt was implemented in an attempt to alleviate chronic corn depredations. This hunt did not produce the desired outcome and is unpopular with landowners in the unit.

2023 Controlled Elk Hunts Antlered Elk If applying for these hunts a 5 day waiting period applies to purchase capped general elk tags – see page 2 for details.
~~2040~~	~~56-1^b~~	25	~~Aug 1 – Aug 29~~	~~On or within 1 mile of private agricultural lands, Motorized Hunting Rule Applies~~	Eliminate hunt

2023 Controlled Elk Hunts

Antlered Elk

If applying for these hunts a 5 day waiting period applies to purchase capped general elk tags – see page 2 for details.

Hunt No.

Controlled

Hunt Areas

Elk Controlled Hunt Area Descriptions

Hunt Area 56-1 — That portion of Unit 56 on or within one mile of private agricultural lands. “Private agricultural lands” are defined as privately-owned lands dedicated to growing or storing plants for profit, either currently or in the most recent growing or grazing season, in the form of pasture or stored feed for animal production, croplands, nurseries, vineyards, or orchards, but which do not include private timberlands.