elk zone · Idaho Department of Fish and Game
Beaverhead Elk Zone
Idaho, United States
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About Beaverhead Elk Zone
Beaverhead Elk Zone is a elk zone in Idaho, United States, set by Idaho Department of Fish and Game. It covers about 5,279 km² (2,038 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Salmon, about 0.2 km from its edge.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Idaho Department of Fish and Game's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for Elk (wapiti).
- Unit code
- Beaverhead
- Area
- 5,279 km²
- Area (miles)
- 2,038 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 4,507 km² of public or protected land inside it, 85% 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 | 2,294 | 43% |
| Forest Service Region 04 Intermountain | 1,954 | 37% |
| Department of Energy (DOE) | 122 | 2% |
| Idaho Department of Lands | 116 | 2% |
| The Nature Conservancy | 18 | under 1% |
| Forest Service Region 01 Northern | 3.8 | under 1% |
| Idaho Department of Fish and Game | 1.0 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 0.1 | 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 Oct 31, 2026 | antlerless, muzzleloader source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- White-fronted Geese Area 1 (white-fronted goose area)
- Duck Area 1
- Canada Geese Area 1 (Canada goose area)
- Canada Geese Area 2 (Canada goose area)
- Duck Area 2
- Light Geese Area 2 (light goose area)
- White-fronted Geese Area 2 (white-fronted goose area)
- Light Geese Area 4 (light goose area)
- Deer controlled hunt area 21-1
- Deer controlled hunt area 21-1X
- Deer controlled hunt area 58-1
- Elk controlled hunt area 30-1
- Elk controlled hunt area 58
- Elk controlled hunt area 58-1
- Elk controlled hunt area 59-1
- Moose controlled hunt area 29*
- Moose controlled hunt area 59*
- Pronghorn controlled hunt area 30A-1
- Pronghorn controlled hunt area 58
- Pronghorn controlled hunt area 59-1
- Pronghorn controlled hunt area 59A-1
- Turkey controlled hunt area 50-1
- Turkey controlled hunt area 50-2
- Turkey controlled hunt area 50-3
What HuntGrid shows for Beaverhead Elk Zone
- 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 Beaverhead Elk Zone?
About 5,279 km² (2,038 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Idaho Department of Fish and Game's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Beaverhead Elk Zone?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 4,507 km² of public or protected land, 85% 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 Beaverhead Elk Zone?
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 Beaverhead Elk Zone?
In the same unit system: Island Park Elk Zone, Lemhi Elk Zone, Salmon Elk Zone and Snake River Elk Zone.
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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.