Idaho Moose Elk

Unit 67-1

Idaho Hunting Guide — Moose, Elk

Hunt 67-1 is an Idaho Shiras moose hunt in Unit 67, drawn through IDFG's pure random controlled-hunt system. It is once-in-a-lifetime — a drawn tag ends your Idaho moose eligibility. Three-year activity: ~291 applicants against ~30 tags, with nonresidents sharing 10% of the allocation.

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Moose Hunting in Unit 67-1

Where to Find Moose in 67-1

Unit 67 moose hold in willow and riparian bottoms at mid-elevation, with adjacent lodgepole for bedding. Beaver complexes and wet meadows are especially productive.

How to Hunt 67-1 Moose

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Moose Success Rates

IDFG Hunt Planner shows strong success when bulls are located. The limiting step is pre-season scouting to find a mature target.

Moose Draw Odds

Season	Tags	Applicants	Draw %	Pts Req
Rifle— Controlled	9	83	10.8%	0

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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OIAL; pure random draw; 10% NR cap. No point system. Three-year activity: ~291 applicants, ~30 tags.

Elk Hunting in Unit 67-1

Unit 67-1 is a controlled-hunt structure layered over Idaho's Unit 67 in the southeastern Sublette / Albion country along the Utah border. This hunt focuses on bull elk scattered through the timbered pockets of the Albion Mountains and the Raft River drainage, where elk numbers are modest but quality is steady. Draw odds are tighter than the general Bear River Zone because controlled hunts concentrate harvest on trophy-class bulls. We treat 67-1 as a point-building application rather than an annual freezer fill — the scenery and solitude pay off when the tag does hit.

Where to Find Elk in Unit 67-1

Unit 67-1 holds scattered bulls across the Albion Range and the upper Raft River country. We concentrate on three habitat types.

Albion Mountain Benches

Timber-and-aspen benches on the northwest face of Mount Harrison hold bulls through the early hunt. Focus on 6,500–8,000 feet where aspen pockets meet Douglas fir.

Raft River Drainages

The Clear Creek, Johnson Creek, and George Creek drainages funnel elk between summer range and wintering ground. Glass the drainage heads in the first hour of light.

Sawtooth National Forest Parcels

Detached Sawtooth NF parcels inside the unit provide solid public access. Old burns and logged corridors create the feed elk target once thermals settle.

How to Hunt Elk in Unit 67-1

This is spot-and-stalk country with short calling windows. We pair pre-dawn glassing with midday still-hunting on the shaded sides.

Ridge Glassing

Set up on a ridge above a bowl at 5:45 a.m. and burn through it methodically with a tripod-mounted 15x. Bulls will be in the openings for 30–45 minutes after legal light, then slide back into timber.

Afternoon Bench Ambush

Midday, we slip along shaded fir benches where bulls bed. Wind discipline is everything — the Albion thermals shift fast in the afternoon.

Late-Hunt Snow Push

If you draw a later hunt, early snow pushes bulls off Mount Harrison into the lower Raft River sage-pocket country. That's when road glassing from Sublette Road pays off.

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Elk Success Rates

Controlled-hunt success in Unit 67-1 runs 35–50% across recent years — well above the Bear River Zone general success of 10–15%. Tag counts are small (typically 40–60 tags), which keeps pressure low and bull quality respectable. Archery portions run closer to 20–25% success.

Elk Draw Odds

Season	Tags	Applicants	Draw %	Pts Req
Rifle— Controlled	36	79	45.6%	0

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Idaho uses pure random draw with a 10% nonresident quota. Unit 67-1 resident odds typically land in the 10–20% range; nonresidents often face 3–8% odds depending on the specific hunt number. There are no preference or bonus points — every year is a fresh shot, which makes 67-1 a reasonable annual application for hunters chasing quality over quantity.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

Planning Notes

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Camp Sites

Dispersed camping on Forest Service ground.

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Water

Abundant in moose country; filter.

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Road Conditions

Highway access plus forest roads; rough final miles.

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Terrain Difficulty

Moderate. Willow-bottom hunting; travel around wet ground.

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Weather

Cold; early snow possible at elevation.

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Cell Service

Limited.

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Permit Notes

OIAL; confirm mandatory reporting deadlines with IDFG.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the '-1' suffix mean on hunt 67-1?

It identifies this specific controlled hunt within Unit 67. Idaho uses the hunt-number convention (unit + dash + hunt identifier) to distinguish multiple hunts that may share a unit but differ in dates, weapon, or quota.

How does Idaho's draw work for Unit 67-1 elk?

Idaho runs a pure random draw with a 10% nonresident quota and no preference or bonus points. Every applicant has the same odds each year, regardless of prior draws.

Is there public land to hunt in Unit 67-1?

Yes. Sawtooth National Forest parcels and BLM ground combine to provide strong public access across the Albion Range and Raft River drainage.

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Sources & Verification

Every fact on this page is tied to a primary source below. Last fact-checked 2026-04-17.

IDFG Hunt Planner — Controlled Hunt Draw Odds — Idaho Department of Fish and Game · supports: 67-1 moose applicant and quota history · accessed 2026-04-17
2025-2026 Idaho Big Game Seasons & Rules — Idaho Department of Fish and Game · supports: 67-1 season dates, Quota, Weapon · accessed 2026-04-17
IDFG Moose, Mountain Goat, and Sheep Hunts — Idaho Department of Fish and Game · supports: OIAL eligibility rule, Pure random draw, NR cap · accessed 2026-04-17
IDFG Hunt Planner — Hunt Statistics — Idaho Department of Fish and Game · supports: Harvest totals by hunt number, Hunter days and success rates · accessed 2026-04-17