HABITAT

Sagebrush-covered deserts, aspen draws above farm fields, high mountain meadows, or thick timbered ridges.

TASTE

Lean, tender meat that tastes similar to beef. Excellent table fare.

ABUNDANCE

Excellent populations.

LICENSE, TAGS AND PERMITS NEEDED

Valid Idaho hunting license and elk tag. Archery permit if hunting in archery only season. Muzzleloader permit if hunting in muzzleloader only season.

HABITAT

Conifer forests, shrub terrain with aspen stands, sagebrush steppe, grasslands, and adjacent to agricultural lands.

TASTE

Lean rich meat, flavor somewhere between beef and lamb. Good to excellent table fare.

ABUNDANCE

Excellent populations.

LICENSE, TAGS AND PERMITS NEEDED

Valid Idaho hunting license and deer tag. Archery permit if hunting in archery only season. Muzzleloader permit if hunting in muzzleloader only season.