elk zone · Idaho Department of Fish and Game
Sawtooth Elk Zone
Idaho, United States
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About Sawtooth Elk Zone
Sawtooth Elk Zone is a elk zone in Idaho, United States, set by Idaho Department of Fish and Game. It covers about 6,584 km² (2,542 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Ketchum, about 31 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
- Sawtooth
- Area
- 6,584 km²
- Area (miles)
- 2,542 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 6,360 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 | 6,204 | 94% |
| Idaho Department of Lands | 112 | 2% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 43 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 12 | under 1% |
| Idaho Department of Fish and Game | 0.8 | under 1% |
| SAWTOOTH FISH HATCHERY | 0.3 | under 1% |
| Sawtooth Fish Hatchery | 0.3 | under 1% |
| Idaho Foundation for Parks and Lands | 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 8, 2026 | antlered source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
- Boise River Elk Zone
- McCall Elk Zone
- Middle Fork Elk Zone
- Pioneer Elk Zone
- Salmon Elk Zone
- Smoky - Bennett Elk Zone
- Weiser River Elk Zone
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Duck Area 1
- Canada Geese Area 1 (Canada goose area)
- Light Geese Area 1 (light goose area)
- White-fronted Geese Area 1 (white-fronted goose area)
- White-fronted Geese Area 2 (white-fronted goose area)
- Light Geese Area 2 (light goose area)
- Canada Geese Area 2 (Canada goose area)
- Duck Area 2
- Light Geese Area 3 (light goose area)
- White-fronted Geese Area 3 (white-fronted goose area)
- Unit 33 (GMU)
- Unit 34 (GMU)
- Unit 35 (GMU)
- Unit 36 (GMU)
- Deer controlled hunt area 21-1
- Deer controlled hunt area 33-1
- Deer controlled hunt area 36
- Elk controlled hunt area 33-1
- Elk controlled hunt area 33-2
- Elk controlled hunt area 36-1
- Goat controlled hunt area 36-1*
- Pronghorn controlled hunt area 36-1
- Pronghorn controlled hunt area 36A-1
- Rocky Mtn Sheep controlled hunt area 36A*
What HuntGrid shows for Sawtooth 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 Sawtooth Elk Zone?
About 6,584 km² (2,542 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Idaho Department of Fish and Game's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Sawtooth Elk Zone?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 6,360 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 Sawtooth 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 Sawtooth Elk Zone?
In the same unit system: Boise River Elk Zone, McCall Elk Zone, Middle Fork Elk Zone, Pioneer Elk Zone, Salmon Elk Zone, Smoky - Bennett Elk Zone and Weiser River Elk Zone.
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.