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Elk controlled hunt area 23-3
Idaho, United States
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About Elk controlled hunt area 23-3
Elk controlled hunt area 23-3 is a controlled hunt area in Idaho, United States, set by Idaho Department of Fish and Game. It covers about 835 km² (322 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is McCall, about 20 km from its edge.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Idaho Department of Fish and Game's data for the 2026 season. The agency's regulations say which species and seasons use it.
- Unit code
- Elk 23-3
- Area
- 835 km²
- Area (miles)
- 322 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 722 km² of public or protected land inside it, 86% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:
| Manager | km² | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Service Region 04 Intermountain | 592 | 71% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 87 | 10% |
| Idaho Department of Lands | 43 | 5% |
| Idaho Department of Fish and Game | 0.0 | under 1% |
| Forest Service Region 01 Northern | 0.0 | under 1% |
Boundaries are approximate and aren't legal descriptions. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there: check your local regulations and posted signs.
Public land: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1
Seasons and regulations
Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against Idaho Department of Fish and Game's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Elk (wapiti) | Oct 15, 2026 to Nov 8, 2026 | antlerless, draw source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Dec 1, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | antlerless, draw source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
- Deer controlled hunt area 14
- Deer controlled hunt area 14X
- Deer controlled hunt area 18
- Deer controlled hunt area 18X
- Deer controlled hunt area 19A
- Deer controlled hunt area 23
- Elk controlled hunt area 18
- Elk controlled hunt area 19A
- Elk controlled hunt area 23
- Elk controlled hunt area 23-1
- Elk controlled hunt area 23-2
- Elk controlled hunt area 24-1
- Elk controlled hunt area 24-1X
- Elk controlled hunt area 24X
- Goat controlled hunt area 18*
- Moose controlled hunt area 14
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for Elk controlled hunt area 23-3
- Its boundary on the map; tap inside it for the unit's card with the agency's regulations link.
- Public land and the other hunting units in the same view, each with its source.
- Season dates once a person has checked them, and legal shooting hours where the rule is checked.
- Hourly wind with a scent cone for every stand, and official weather alerts.
- Offline maps: download the area and use the map, your pins and the forecast with no signal.
Questions
How big is Elk controlled hunt area 23-3?
About 835 km² (322 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Idaho Department of Fish and Game's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Elk controlled hunt area 23-3?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 722 km² of public or protected land, 86% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Forest Service Region 04 Intermountain. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Elk controlled hunt area 23-3?
This page lists 2 seasons a person has checked against Idaho Department of Fish and Game's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to Elk controlled hunt area 23-3?
In the same unit system: Deer controlled hunt area 14, Deer controlled hunt area 14X, Deer controlled hunt area 18, Deer controlled hunt area 18X, Deer controlled hunt area 19A, Deer controlled hunt area 23, Elk controlled hunt area 18, Elk controlled hunt area 19A, Elk controlled hunt area 23, Elk controlled hunt area 23-1, Elk controlled hunt area 23-2, Elk controlled hunt area 24-1, Elk controlled hunt area 24-1X, Elk controlled hunt area 24X, Goat controlled hunt area 18* and Moose controlled hunt area 14.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Licence: Idaho Department of Fish and Game (published with a no-warranty disclaimer). Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Idaho Department of Fish and Game. The official regulations and maps have the final word.