controlled hunt area · Idaho Department of Fish and Game
Elk controlled hunt area 36A-1
Idaho, United States
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About Elk controlled hunt area 36A-1
Elk controlled hunt area 36A-1 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 Ketchum, about 22 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 36A-1
- Area
- 835 km²
- Area (miles)
- 322 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 814 km² of public or protected land inside it, 97% 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 | 699 | 84% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 103 | 12% |
| Idaho Department of Lands | 10 | 1% |
| Idaho Department of Fish and Game | 0.8 | 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 1, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | antlered, 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 21-1
- Deer controlled hunt area 36
- Deer controlled hunt area 36A
- Deer controlled hunt area 36A-1X
- Deer controlled hunt area 36B
- Deer controlled hunt area 43-1
- Deer controlled hunt area 48
- Deer controlled hunt area 50-1
- Deer controlled hunt area 50-1X
- Elk controlled hunt area 21A-1X
- Elk controlled hunt area 33-1
- Elk controlled hunt area 36-1
- Elk controlled hunt area 36A
- Elk controlled hunt area 36A-2
- Elk controlled hunt area 36A-3
- Elk controlled hunt area 36AX
- Elk controlled hunt area 48
- Elk controlled hunt area 48-1
- Elk controlled hunt area 50-1X
- Goat controlled hunt area 36A-1*
- Goat controlled hunt area 36A-2*
- Goat controlled hunt area 36A-3*
- Goat controlled hunt area 36A-4*
- Goat controlled hunt area 36B*
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for Elk controlled hunt area 36A-1
- 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 36A-1?
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 36A-1?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 814 km² of public or protected land, 97% 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 36A-1?
This page lists 1 season 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 36A-1?
In the same unit system: Deer controlled hunt area 21-1, Deer controlled hunt area 36, Deer controlled hunt area 36A, Deer controlled hunt area 36A-1X, Deer controlled hunt area 36B, Deer controlled hunt area 43-1, Deer controlled hunt area 48, Deer controlled hunt area 50-1, Deer controlled hunt area 50-1X, Elk controlled hunt area 21A-1X, Elk controlled hunt area 33-1, Elk controlled hunt area 36-1, Elk controlled hunt area 36A, Elk controlled hunt area 36A-2, Elk controlled hunt area 36A-3, Elk controlled hunt area 36AX, Elk controlled hunt area 48, Elk controlled hunt area 48-1, Elk controlled hunt area 50-1X, Goat controlled hunt area 36A-1*, Goat controlled hunt area 36A-2*, Goat controlled hunt area 36A-3*, Goat controlled hunt area 36A-4* and Goat controlled hunt area 36B*.
More on huntgrid.net
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.