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Idaho Elk

Unit 75-1 (Caribou South)

Idaho Hunting Guide — Elk

Hunt 75-1 covers elk in Unit 75, the southeast corner of Idaho along the Wyoming and Utah borders — Bear Lake country within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. The Wasatch Range extensions and rolling timbered foothills here hold a quality resident elk herd. With 722 applicants for 75 tags across 3 years, this is a tighter draw with selective quality — odds near 10% and consistent bull production.

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Elk Hunting in Unit 75-1

Hunt 75-1 covers elk in Unit 75, the southeast corner of Idaho along the Wyoming and Utah borders — Bear Lake country within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. The Wasatch Range extensions and rolling timbered foothills here hold a quality resident elk herd. With 722 applicants for 75 tags across 3 years, this is a tighter draw with selective quality — odds near 10% and consistent bull production.

Where to Find Elk in Unit 75-1

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Elk Success Rates

Unit 75 controlled elk success runs 25-40% per IDFG stats — solid for a southeast Idaho hunt. Bull quality is consistent in the 5x5 range with occasional 6x6 bulls.

Elk Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Rifle— Controlled2320411.3% 0

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Pure random draw. Hunt 75-1 pulls ~722 applicants for 75 tags across 3 years (~10% raw odds). Nonresidents face tighter odds under the 10% NR quota.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Unit 75 compare to Wyoming's bordering elk country?
Similar habitat type (Wasatch Range extension) but Idaho's controlled-hunt structure caps pressure more tightly. Bull quality is comparable.
Is Bear Lake a good base camp?
Yes. Lodging, fuel, and supplies are available year-round. Paris and Montpelier offer closer access to western-unit hunting areas.

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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 75 — Idaho Department of Fish and Game · supports: Unit 75 boundary, Controlled elk hunt 75-1 structure, Species distribution · accessed 2026-04-17
  2. 2025-2026 Idaho Big Game Seasons & Rules — Idaho Department of Fish and Game · supports: Hunt 75-1 dates and weapon, Tag quota, Season framework · accessed 2026-04-17
  3. Caribou-Targhee National Forest — USDA Forest Service · supports: Unit 75 public land ownership, Road access, Bear Lake area context · accessed 2026-04-17