Idaho Unit 50-1X:elk draw odds & harvest
2 hunt codes for elk. 2017: 478 applicants per hunt.
Hardest draw in Unit 50-1X2017 draw
2261200 drew, 478 applied.
161st hardest of 300 Idaho elk draws in 2017.
Hunt codes
Elk huntsin Unit 50-1X
Whole-hunt draw results: applicants, tags and the share that drew.
| Hunt code | What it is | Draw result · 2017 | Success 3-yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2261 | Elk Controlled Hunt 2261 · any weapon · Jan 1–Feb 15 | 199 of 475 drew | 61–100% |
| 2504 | Elk LAP Hunt 2504 · any weapon · Jan 1–Feb 15 | 6 of 12 drew |
Some hunt codes cover several units; the hunt page lists them all.
Harvest
How hunters didin Unit 50-1X.
Harvest success by hunt, 2017–2022
% success226162–100%
100%
62%
20172022
45%+28–45%Under 28%
Before you apply
- Deadline
- “December 5–15, 2026: First application period for the Nonresident and DAV Draw.”
- Tag fee
- “Elk 651.75”
- Tag fee
- “Elk 30.75 36.75”
- Points
- “Controlled hunts have a limited number of tags that are issued by a random drawing.”
Rules for 2027.
Public land & access
Each program opens on the state's site. Check on-the-ground signage.
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Source: IDFG · Updated Nov 13, 2026