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Idaho Elk

Unit 76X (Owyhee Extra)

Idaho Hunting Guide — Elk

Hunt 76X covers extra elk tags in Unit 76, the far southwestern corner of Idaho's Owyhee high desert. This is remote BLM country — sage, juniper, and scattered rim drainages along the Nevada-Oregon border. The 'X' tag signals a specialized hunt layered on the general framework. With 758 applicants for 300 tags across 3 years, this is one of the more accessible Owyhee elk draws for hunters willing to work remote desert country.

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Elk Hunting in Unit 76X

Hunt 76X covers extra elk tags in Unit 76, the far southwestern corner of Idaho's Owyhee high desert. This is remote BLM country — sage, juniper, and scattered rim drainages along the Nevada-Oregon border. The 'X' tag signals a specialized hunt layered on the general framework. With 758 applicants for 300 tags across 3 years, this is one of the more accessible Owyhee elk draws for hunters willing to work remote desert country.

Where to Find Elk in Unit 76X

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How to Hunt Elk in Unit 76X

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Elk Success Rates

Owyhee elk hunts run 10-20% success per IDFG harvest data — lower than central Idaho due to scattered herds and remote access. Hunters who pre-scout water and commit to 5+ days improve odds significantly.

Elk Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Rifle— Controlled9928434.9% 0

Data from 2024 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Pure random draw. Hunt 76X pulls ~758 applicants for 300 tags across 3 years (~40% raw odds). Nonresidents tighter under the 10% NR quota.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

How remote is Unit 76?
Very. Nearest fuel and supplies are 40-80 miles from most hunting areas. Plan a self-contained expedition.
What's the 'X' tag mean?
Idaho uses letter suffixes for extra or specialized controlled hunts. Confirm the specific structure in the current IDFG Big Game Seasons & Rules.

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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 76 — Idaho Department of Fish and Game · supports: Unit 76 Owyhee boundary, Controlled elk hunt 76X structure, Species distribution · accessed 2026-04-17
  2. 2025-2026 Idaho Big Game Seasons & Rules — Idaho Department of Fish and Game · supports: Hunt 76X dates, Tag quota and weapon, Season framework · accessed 2026-04-17
  3. BLM Owyhee Field Office — Bureau of Land Management · supports: BLM ownership in Unit 76, Road access and WSAs, Seasonal closures · accessed 2026-04-17