elk zone · Idaho Department of Fish and Game
Selway Elk Zone
Idaho, United States
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About Selway Elk Zone
Selway Elk Zone is a elk zone in Idaho, United States, set by Idaho Department of Fish and Game. It covers about 6,548 km² (2,528 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Hamilton, about 22 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
- Selway
- Area
- 6,548 km²
- Area (miles)
- 2,528 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 6,528 km² of public or protected land inside it, 100% 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 | 6,527 | 100% |
| Forest Service Region 04 Intermountain | 0.7 | 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 1, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | antlered source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Nov 1, 2026 to Nov 11, 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
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Duck Area 1
- Canada Geese Area 1 (Canada goose area)
- Light Geese Area 2 (light goose area)
- White-fronted Geese Area 2 (white-fronted goose area)
- Unit 16A (GMU)
- Unit 17 (GMU)
- Unit 19 (GMU)
- Unit 20 (GMU)
- Rocky Mtn Sheep controlled hunt area 17L*
- Rocky Mtn Sheep controlled hunt area 19*
- Rocky Mtn Sheep controlled hunt area 20*
What HuntGrid shows for Selway 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 Selway Elk Zone?
About 6,548 km² (2,528 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Idaho Department of Fish and Game's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Selway Elk Zone?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 6,528 km² of public or protected land, 100% 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 Selway Elk Zone?
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 Selway Elk Zone?
In the same unit system: Elk City Elk Zone, Lolo Elk Zone, McCall Elk Zone, Middle Fork Elk Zone and Salmon 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.