ID Elk Unit 59

# ID 59 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access ID 59 spans 5,091–10,199 ft across 232,928 acres with 72.5% public land—excellent accessibility for DIY hunters. The elevation range suggests mixed terrain from foothill sagebrush to high-elevation forests, typical of central Idaho's diverse elk habitat. ## Herd Quality Trophy record data is limited. Clark County (100% overlap) has produced 4 record-book entries over decades, with the most recent in 2012 (362.5). The pre-2000 entries averaged 382.1, but only 1 entry appeared in the 2010s (362.5)—a trend suggesting declining opportunity for elite bulls, though a 362.5 bull is still exceptional (record-book caliber)....