elk zone · Idaho Department of Fish and Game
South Hills Elk Zone
Idaho, United States
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About South Hills Elk Zone
South Hills Elk Zone is a elk zone in Idaho, United States, set by Idaho Department of Fish and Game. It covers about 17,896 km² (6,910 mi²). Towns inside it include Burley, Kimberly and Buhl.
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
- South Hills
- Area
- 17,896 km²
- Area (miles)
- 6,910 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 11,673 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bureau of Land Management | 8,770 | 49% |
| Forest Service Region 04 Intermountain | 2,241 | 13% |
| Idaho Department of Lands | 569 | 3% |
| Idaho Department of Fish and Game | 72 | under 1% |
| National Park Service | 58 | under 1% |
| Idaho Parks and Recreation | 26 | under 1% |
| C. J. STRIKE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA | 3.8 | under 1% |
| C. J. Strike Wildlife Management Area | 3.8 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 0.2 | 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 South Hills 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 3 (white-fronted goose area)
- Light Geese Area 3 (light goose area)
- Canada Geese Area 3 (Canada goose area)
- Unit 46 (GMU)
- California Sheep controlled hunt area 55*
- Deer controlled hunt area 47-1
- Deer controlled hunt area 54
- Deer controlled hunt area 55-1
- Elk controlled hunt area 46
- Elk controlled hunt area 46-1
- Elk controlled hunt area 46-1X
- Elk controlled hunt area 55-1
- Elk controlled hunt area 55-2
- Moose controlled hunt area 55*
- Pronghorn controlled hunt area 46
- Pronghorn controlled hunt area 46-1
- Pronghorn controlled hunt area 46-1X
- Pronghorn controlled hunt area 54-1X
- Pronghorn controlled hunt area 55-1
- Turkey controlled hunt area 54-1
- Turkey controlled hunt area 54-2
- Turkey controlled hunt area 54-3
What HuntGrid shows for South Hills 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 South Hills Elk Zone?
About 17,896 km² (6,910 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Idaho Department of Fish and Game's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in South Hills Elk Zone?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 11,673 km² of public or protected land, 65% 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 South Hills Elk Zone?
In Idaho Department of Fish and Game's official regulations: https://idfg.idaho.gov/hunt/elk
Which units are next to South Hills Elk Zone?
In the same unit system: Bannock Elk Zone, Big Desert Elk Zone, Boise River Elk Zone, Owyhee Elk Zone and Smoky - Bennett 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.