Proposal for Elk in Southwest Region - Nampa Section and GMU 40 54

Southwest Region - Nampa Section

Elk

Overview Summary and Rationale

Increase the number of archery tags to allow more opportunity on the growing elk population.

2023 Controlled Hunts Archery Only Elk - Archery Permit Required If applying for these hunts a 5 day waiting period applies to purchase capped general elk tags – see page 2 for details.
2121	40-1^a	20 35	Sep 15 - Oct 14	Antlered only, Caution, See note 1, Page 57	Increase tags to 35 (+15).

2023 Controlled Hunts

Archery Only Elk - Archery Permit Required

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

Tags

Season Dates

Notes

Proposed Change(s)

2121

40-1^a

20 35

Sep 15 - Oct 14

Antlered only, Caution, See note 1, Page 57

Increase tags to 35 (+15).

Notes: Page 57

1. Caution archers and muzzleloaders: An “any weapon” hunt will be open at the same time in this hunt area.

Elk Controlled Hunt Area Descriptions

Hunt Area 40-1 — All of Units 40 and 42 and that portion of Unit 41 west of Highway 51.

Activities

Hunting

Species

Elk

GMU

GMU: 40

GMU: 41

GMU: 42

Tag Category

Controlled Hunt

Idaho Fish and Game