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Unit 24-1

Idaho Hunting Guide — Elk

Hunt 24-1 is a controlled elk hunt in Unit 24 in the Sawtooth Zone south of Stanley. The hunt area follows the upper Salmon River drainage mix of timber, aspen, and high basins. With ~440 tags against ~450 applicants, this is effectively a near-guaranteed controlled draw for residents.

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Elk Hunting in Unit 24-1

Hunt 24-1 is a controlled elk hunt in Unit 24 in the Sawtooth Zone south of Stanley. The hunt area follows the upper Salmon River drainage mix of timber, aspen, and high basins. With ~440 tags against ~450 applicants, this is effectively a near-guaranteed controlled draw for residents.

Where to Find Elk in Hunt 24-1

We hunt the upper Salmon headwaters between Stanley and Galena Summit. Aspen-conifer transitions at 7,500-9,000 feet produce well.

How to Hunt Elk in Hunt 24-1

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Elk Success Rates

Sawtooth controlled elk hunts run 20-35% success. Hunt 24-1's larger tag pool means moderate hunter density.

Elk Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Rifle— Controlled13815986.8% 0

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Pure-random. Hunt 24-1 pulled ~450 applicants against ~440 tags — effectively near-guaranteed for residents; NR still competes under the 10% quota.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hunt 24-1 a good first Idaho controlled elk hunt?
Yes — residents with no points (Idaho has none) see near-guaranteed draw odds on this hunt, and the country is classic central Idaho public-land elk.

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Sources & Verification

Every fact on this page is tied to a primary source below. Last fact-checked 2026-04-17.

  1. IDFG Hunt Planner — Unit 24 — Idaho Department of Fish and Game · supports: Hunt 24-1 boundary, Season structure · accessed 2026-04-17
  2. 2025-2026 Idaho Big Game Seasons & Rules — Idaho Department of Fish and Game · supports: Season dates and weapon for Hunt 24-1, Tag quotas · accessed 2026-04-17
  3. IDFG Hunt Statistics — Unit 24 — Idaho Department of Fish and Game · supports: Harvest and hunter-day data for Unit 24 · accessed 2026-04-17