controlled hunt area · Idaho Department of Fish and Game
Elk controlled hunt area 63
Idaho, United States
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About Elk controlled hunt area 63
Elk controlled hunt area 63 is a controlled hunt area in Idaho, United States, set by Idaho Department of Fish and Game. It covers about 5,204 km² (2,009 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Blackfoot, about 1.4 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 63
- Area
- 5,204 km²
- Area (miles)
- 2,009 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 3,400 km² of public or protected land inside it, 65% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Energy (DOE) | 1,869 | 36% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 1,087 | 21% |
| Idaho Department of Lands | 356 | 7% |
| Camas National Wildlife Refuge | 43 | under 1% |
| CAMAS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 43 | under 1% |
| Idaho Department of Fish and Game | 35 | under 1% |
| North Lake Wildlife Management Area | 11 | under 1% |
| NORTH LAKE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA | 11 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 0.4 | 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) | Aug 31, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | draw source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Sep 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 51-1
- Deer controlled hunt area 58-1
- Deer controlled hunt area 60-1
- Deer controlled hunt area 60A-1X
- Deer controlled hunt area 63A
- Deer controlled hunt area 63A-1X
- Deer controlled hunt area 63AX
- Deer controlled hunt area 66A-1X
- Deer controlled hunt area 68
- Deer controlled hunt area 68A
- Deer controlled hunt area 68AX
- Elk controlled hunt area 30-1
- Elk controlled hunt area 51
- Elk controlled hunt area 51-1
- Elk controlled hunt area 51-1X
- Elk controlled hunt area 51-2X
- Elk controlled hunt area 52A-1
- Elk controlled hunt area 58
- Elk controlled hunt area 58-1
- Elk controlled hunt area 59-1
- Elk controlled hunt area 60-2
- Elk controlled hunt area 60A-1X
- Elk controlled hunt area 60A-2X
- Elk controlled hunt area 63-1X
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for Elk controlled hunt area 63
- 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 63?
About 5,204 km² (2,009 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Idaho Department of Fish and Game's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Elk controlled hunt area 63?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 3,400 km² of public or protected land, 65% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Department of Energy (DOE). Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Elk controlled hunt area 63?
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 63?
In the same unit system: Deer controlled hunt area 51-1, Deer controlled hunt area 58-1, Deer controlled hunt area 60-1, Deer controlled hunt area 60A-1X, Deer controlled hunt area 63A, Deer controlled hunt area 63A-1X, Deer controlled hunt area 63AX, Deer controlled hunt area 66A-1X, Deer controlled hunt area 68, Deer controlled hunt area 68A, Deer controlled hunt area 68AX, Elk controlled hunt area 30-1, Elk controlled hunt area 51, Elk controlled hunt area 51-1, Elk controlled hunt area 51-1X, Elk controlled hunt area 51-2X, Elk controlled hunt area 52A-1, Elk controlled hunt area 58, Elk controlled hunt area 58-1, Elk controlled hunt area 59-1, Elk controlled hunt area 60-2, Elk controlled hunt area 60A-1X, Elk controlled hunt area 60A-2X and Elk controlled hunt area 63-1X.
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.