controlled hunt area · Idaho Department of Fish and Game
Elk controlled hunt area 40-1
Idaho, United States
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About Elk controlled hunt area 40-1
Elk controlled hunt area 40-1 is a controlled hunt area in Idaho, United States, set by Idaho Department of Fish and Game. It covers about 12,661 km² (4,888 mi²). The town of Homedale is inside it.
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 40-1
- Area
- 12,661 km²
- Area (miles)
- 4,888 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 10,328 km² of public or protected land inside it, 82% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bureau of Land Management | 9,401 | 74% |
| Idaho Department of Lands | 925 | 7% |
| Idaho Department of Fish and Game | 5.5 | under 1% |
| C. J. STRIKE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA | 2.2 | under 1% |
| C. J. Strike Wildlife Management Area | 2.2 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 0.1 | under 1% |
| Idaho Department of Transportation | 0.0 | under 1% |
| City of Homedale | 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 24, 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
- California Sheep controlled hunt area 40
- California Sheep controlled hunt area 41*
- California Sheep controlled hunt area 42
- Deer controlled hunt area 38-2
- Deer controlled hunt area 40
- Deer controlled hunt area 40-1X
- Deer controlled hunt area 41
- Deer controlled hunt area 41-1
- Deer controlled hunt area 42
- Deer controlled hunt area 47-1
- Elk controlled hunt area 40
- Elk controlled hunt area 40-1X
- Elk controlled hunt area 41
- Elk controlled hunt area 41-1X
- Elk controlled hunt area 41X
- Elk controlled hunt area 42
- Elk controlled hunt area 46
- Elk controlled hunt area 46-1
- Elk controlled hunt area 46-1X
- Pronghorn controlled hunt area 38-1
- Pronghorn controlled hunt area 40
- Pronghorn controlled hunt area 40-1
- Pronghorn controlled hunt area 41-1
- Pronghorn controlled hunt area 41-2
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for Elk controlled hunt area 40-1
- 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 40-1?
About 12,661 km² (4,888 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Idaho Department of Fish and Game's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Elk controlled hunt area 40-1?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 10,328 km² of public or protected land, 82% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Bureau of Land Management. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Elk controlled hunt area 40-1?
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 40-1?
In the same unit system: California Sheep controlled hunt area 40, California Sheep controlled hunt area 41*, California Sheep controlled hunt area 42, Deer controlled hunt area 38-2, Deer controlled hunt area 40, Deer controlled hunt area 40-1X, Deer controlled hunt area 41, Deer controlled hunt area 41-1, Deer controlled hunt area 42, Deer controlled hunt area 47-1, Elk controlled hunt area 40, Elk controlled hunt area 40-1X, Elk controlled hunt area 41, Elk controlled hunt area 41-1X, Elk controlled hunt area 41X, Elk controlled hunt area 42, Elk controlled hunt area 46, Elk controlled hunt area 46-1, Elk controlled hunt area 46-1X, Pronghorn controlled hunt area 38-1, Pronghorn controlled hunt area 40, Pronghorn controlled hunt area 40-1, Pronghorn controlled hunt area 41-1 and Pronghorn controlled hunt area 41-2.
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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.