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Unit 64-1

Idaho Hunting Guide — Elk

Unit 64-1 is a controlled elk code in the Island Park-Henry's Lake country of eastern Idaho. Elk use the lodgepole timber, sage-grass parks, and meadow edges of the Yellowstone ecosystem borderlands. We approach 64-1 as a classic eastern Idaho elk hunt with strong Targhee NF road access and rut-phase glassing opportunities.

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Elk Hunting in Unit 64-1

Unit 64-1 is a controlled elk code in the Island Park-Henry's Lake country of eastern Idaho. Elk use the lodgepole timber, sage-grass parks, and meadow edges of the Yellowstone ecosystem borderlands. We approach 64-1 as a classic eastern Idaho elk hunt with strong Targhee NF road access and rut-phase glassing opportunities.

Where to Find Elk in Unit 64-1

We glass meadow edges and sage parks adjacent to lodgepole timber at dawn and dusk. Bulls use the Henry's Lake area and Sawtell Mountain benches for bedding. The timber-meadow interfaces near Red Rock Pass hold rutting bulls in late September.

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Elk Success Rates

The three-year 64-1 data shows roughly 89 tags against 115 applicants. Elk success in 64-1 runs 25-40% for rifle tag holders and 15-25% for archery — strong numbers driven by Yellowstone-boundary bull density.

Elk Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Rifle— Controlled788097.5% 0

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Idaho's pure-random drawing — equal odds each year, no preference points. Nonresidents capped at 10%. With ~115 applicants and ~89 tags over three years, resident odds approximate 70-80% per year in the main pool.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Unit 64-1 border Yellowstone?
Yes — the unit touches the park's western boundary. Know your unit line and the park boundary precisely. Shooting into Yellowstone is a federal violation.
Is 64-1 a rut-phase calling unit?
Yes. September rut-phase calling is highly productive thanks to the adjacent Yellowstone bull pressure. Time your tag for the last two weeks of September if the weapon code allows.

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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. 2025-2026 Idaho Big Game Seasons & Rules — Idaho Department of Fish and Game · supports: 64-1 elk season dates, Controlled-hunt framework, Weapon classes · accessed 2026-04-17
  2. IDFG Hunt Planner — Idaho Department of Fish and Game · supports: Unit 64-1 boundaries, Public-land overlay, Hunt-code selector · accessed 2026-04-17
  3. IDFG Controlled Hunt Odds — Elk — Idaho Department of Fish and Game · supports: Applicant counts, Tag allocations, Pure-random draw baseline · accessed 2026-04-17