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Unit 66-1

Idaho Hunting Guide — Elk, Moose

Hunt 66-1 is a controlled elk hunt within Unit 66 in the Southeast Region along the Wyoming border. Aspen-conifer mosaic, high basins, and winter range transitions dominate. We plan this as a late-season quality hunt with strong mature-bull potential.

Elk Hunting in Unit 66-1

Hunt 66-1 is a controlled elk hunt within Unit 66 in the Southeast Region along the Wyoming border. Aspen-conifer mosaic, high basins, and winter range transitions dominate. We plan this as a late-season quality hunt with strong mature-bull potential.

Where to Find Elk in Hunt 66-1

We work the aspen-conifer transitions in the Caribou Range and glass high basins along the Wyoming border at first and last light.

How to Hunt Elk in Hunt 66-1

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Elk Success Rates

Unit 66 controlled elk hunts generally run 25-40% success with solid bull quality.

Elk Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Rifle— Controlled11258119.3% 0

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Pure-random. Hunt 66-1 saw ~458 applicants against 150 tags over three seasons — resident odds roughly 30-40%, NR under the 10% quota.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Unit 66 overlap Wyoming?
Unit 66 borders Wyoming but your Idaho tag is valid only on the Idaho side of the state line.
Is Idaho moose once-in-a-lifetime?
Yes. A successful applicant who receives a moose tag is permanently removed from the Idaho moose applicant pool.
Can I apply for moose, sheep, and goat in the same year?
Yes. IDFG treats moose, sheep, and goat as separate OIAL species — drawing one does not remove you from the others' pools.

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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 66 — Idaho Department of Fish and Game · supports: Hunt 66-1 boundary, Unit 66 structure · accessed 2026-04-17
  2. 2025-2026 Idaho Big Game Seasons & Rules — Idaho Department of Fish and Game · supports: Hunt 66-1 dates and weapon, Quota size · accessed 2026-04-17
  3. Caribou-Targhee National Forest — USDA Forest Service · supports: Public-land access in Unit 66, Travel management · accessed 2026-04-17
  4. IDFG Big Game Hunting — Idaho Department of Fish and Game · supports: Unit 66 boundaries, Moose OIAL status, Controlled-hunt codes · accessed 2026-04-17
  5. 2025-2026 Idaho Big Game Seasons & Rules — Idaho Department of Fish and Game · supports: Moose season dates, OIAL rules, Nonresident 10% quota · accessed 2026-04-17
  6. IDFG Controlled Hunt Odds — Moose — Idaho Department of Fish and Game · supports: Moose applicant counts, Tag allocations, Pure-random draw outcomes · accessed 2026-04-17