elk zone · Idaho Department of Fish and Game
Palouse Elk Zone
Idaho, United States
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About Palouse Elk Zone
Palouse Elk Zone is a elk zone in Idaho, United States, set by Idaho Department of Fish and Game. It covers about 6,017 km² (2,323 mi²). The town of Moscow is inside it.
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
- Palouse
- Area
- 6,017 km²
- Area (miles)
- 2,323 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 789 km² of public or protected land inside it, 13% 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 01 Northern | 510 | 8% |
| Idaho Department of Lands | 250 | 4% |
| Idaho Parks and Recreation | 15 | under 1% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 9.7 | under 1% |
| Idaho Department of Fish and Game | 2.6 | under 1% |
| Split | 1.0 | under 1% |
| National Park Service | 0.4 | under 1% |
| City of Moscow | 0.2 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 0.5 | 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
Season dates, bag limits and licences for Palouse Elk Zone are in Idaho Department of Fish and Game's official regulations. HuntGrid shows a season in the app only once a person has checked it against them.
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Duck Area 1
- Canada Geese Area 1 (Canada goose area)
- White-fronted Geese Area 2 (white-fronted goose area)
- Light Geese Area 2 (light goose area)
- Unit 8 (GMU)
- Unit 8A (GMU)
- Unit 11A (GMU)
- Deer controlled hunt area 11A
- Elk controlled hunt area 8-1
- Elk controlled hunt area 8-2
- Elk controlled hunt area 11A
- Moose controlled hunt area 8
- Moose controlled hunt area 8A
What HuntGrid shows for Palouse 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 Palouse Elk Zone?
About 6,017 km² (2,323 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Idaho Department of Fish and Game's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Palouse Elk Zone?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 789 km² of public or protected land, 13% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Forest Service Region 01 Northern. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Palouse Elk Zone?
In Idaho Department of Fish and Game's official regulations: https://idfg.idaho.gov/hunt/elk
Which units are next to Palouse Elk Zone?
In the same unit system: Dworshak Elk Zone, Elk City Elk Zone, Hells Canyon Elk Zone and Panhandle 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.