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Idaho Elk Moose

Unit 60A (Stanley)

Idaho Hunting Guide — Elk, Moose

Unit 60A covers the Stanley Basin and surrounding Sawtooth country in central Idaho — high-elevation mountain terrain within the Sawtooth National Recreation Area and adjacent Forest Service land. Elk here live high and move based on snow and forage. With 727 applicants for 250 tags across 3 years, this is an accessible controlled hunt in scenic, popular country — expect moderate hunter presence but quality habitat.

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Elk Hunting in Unit 60A

Unit 60A covers the Stanley Basin and surrounding Sawtooth country in central Idaho — high-elevation mountain terrain within the Sawtooth National Recreation Area and adjacent Forest Service land. Elk here live high and move based on snow and forage. With 727 applicants for 250 tags across 3 years, this is an accessible controlled hunt in scenic, popular country — expect moderate hunter presence but quality habitat.

Where to Find Elk in Unit 60A

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Elk Success Rates

Rifle0%
Archery13%
Unit 60A elk success runs 15-25% per IDFG stats. Moderate hunter pressure and scattered elk distribution are the main factors. Hunters who avoid main access points and cover ground outperform the average.

Elk Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Rifle— Controlled11339128.9% 0

Data from 2024 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Pure random draw. Hunt 60A pulls ~727 applicants for 250 tags across 3 years (~34% raw odds). Nonresidents tighter under 10% NR quota.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hunt inside the Sawtooth Wilderness?
Unit 60A includes portions of Sawtooth National Recreation Area. Wilderness boundaries have specific rules — confirm in the IDFG Big Game Seasons & Rules and SNRA regulations before hunting.
How busy is the Stanley area during hunting season?
Moderate. Tourist pressure drops after Labor Day but hunting season brings its own traffic. Stanley is popular, so expect company at main access points.
Does Unit 60A border Montana?
Yes — the Centennial Mountains form the Idaho-Montana divide along the unit's northern edge. Know your state line; a Montana moose requires a separate state tag.
Is Access Yes! significant in 60A?
Access Yes! enrollments exist in the unit and expand public hunting on enrolled private ground. Check the current IDFG Access Yes! atlas before the season.

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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 Big Game Hunt Planner — Unit 60A — Idaho Department of Fish and Game · supports: Unit 60A boundary, Controlled elk hunt structure, Species distribution · accessed 2026-04-17
  2. 2025-2026 Idaho Big Game Seasons & Rules — Idaho Department of Fish and Game · supports: Hunt 60A dates and weapon, Tag quota, Sawtooth NRA hunting rules · accessed 2026-04-17
  3. Sawtooth National Recreation Area — USDA Forest Service · supports: SNRA boundary and land use, Road and trail access, Wilderness boundaries · accessed 2026-04-17
  4. 2025-2026 Idaho Big Game Seasons & Rules — Idaho Department of Fish and Game · supports: Unit 60A moose season dates, OIAL framework, Weapon classes · accessed 2026-04-17
  5. IDFG Hunt Planner — Idaho Department of Fish and Game · supports: Unit 60A boundaries, Access Yes! overlay, Hunt-code selector · accessed 2026-04-17
  6. IDFG Controlled Hunt Odds — Moose — Idaho Department of Fish and Game · supports: Applicant counts, Tag allocations, Pure-random draw baseline · accessed 2026-04-17