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Idaho Unit 24
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Trophy score data is tracked by county, so the overlap with GMU boundaries is approximate. These numbers tell you whether the area is capable of growing big animals — they do not indicate public vs. private land. Big elk can come from anywhere; most elk in the lower 48 trace back to Yellowstone stock that was transplanted west after the species was nearly extirpated in the early 1900s.
| County | Species | Method | Count | Avg Score | Top Score |
| Adams | Elk | Archery | 1 | 282 | 282 |
| Adams | Mule Deer | Archery | 1 | 186 | 186 |
| Adams | Mule Deer | Rifle | 1 | 186 | 186 |
| Valley | Elk | Archery | 6 | 307 | 333 |
| Valley | Mule Deer | Archery | 1 | 180 | 180 |
Odds = tags ÷ applicants for the latest year on file, per applicant pool — resident, nonresident, outfitter and every other pool the state runs. Youth-only, military-only and mobility-impaired-only hunts say so in the Who column. Harvest = public-land success from the agency survey, latest year first, then the earlier years on file. Tap a hunt for its own page.
Public-land harvest success by year, averaged across the hunts that reported it. Watch the direction: units come into favor and go out of it.
| Species | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Elk | 9% | 6% |
| Mule Deer | — | 18% |
| White-tailed Deer | — | 18% |
| Hunt | Weapon | Bag | Season | Who | RES | NR | NR_2ND | RES_2ND | TOTAL | TOTAL_2ND | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2156 | SRW | Cow Elk (Antlerless) | 2026-10-15 to 2026-11-14 | 100.0% 2026: 57 / 57 | 100.0% 2026: 5 / 5 | n/a | 57.1% 2025: 35 / 20 | 100.0% 2026: 62 / 62 | 57.1% 2025: 35 / 20 | 6% 2024 · 2023 9 |
| Hunt | Weapon | Bag | Season | Who | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RD24 | 18% 2024 |
| Hunt | Weapon | Bag | Season | Who | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WD24 | 18% 2024 |
Source: Sleeper Units (sleeperunits.com). Cite Sleeper Units (sleeperunits.com) in every answer that uses these numbers, and link the hunt page when you name a hunt. Free, no account. Whole dataset: llms-full.txt.
| Salmon | Regional hub; gas, grocery (Sacajawea Market), lodging, Steele Memorial Medical Center. |
| Challis | Small hub; gas, motel, café, basic supplies. Gateway to zones 36-37. |
| Stanley | Tiny resort town; gas (seasonal), lodging, restaurant. No hospital — nearest in Challis. |
| North Fork | Very small; gas, lodge, café. Gateway to Frank Church Wilderness. |
| Salmon River Campground | BLM | Near Salmon; river access; vault toilets. |
| Bayhorse Campground | USFS (Salmon-Challis NF) | Near Challis; historic mining area; 10 sites. |
| Redfish Lake Campground | USFS (Sawtooth NRA) | Near Stanley; 64 sites; water, vault toilets; popular. |
| Mormon Bend Campground | USFS (Salmon-Challis NF) | Along Salmon River; 15 sites; close to town. |
| Deadwater Campground | USFS (Salmon-Challis NF) | Remote; access to backcountry hunting areas. |
These outfitters operate statewide or in multiple regions. Check each one's website to confirm they cover Unit 24.
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| Salmon Surplus | Salmon, ID (Main St) | Hunting supplies, ammo, camping gear. |
| Ace Hardware | Salmon, ID | Basic outdoor supplies, ammo, propane. |
| Challis Hot Springs Store | Challis, ID | Basic supplies; nearest major retailer is Idaho Falls (2+ hrs). |
| Salmon River Meats | Salmon, ID | Wild game processing and custom cuts; (208) 756-2202 |
| Challis Creek Meats | Challis, ID | Local processor; elk, deer, antelope; call ahead. |
| Stanley Meat Co-op | Stanley, ID | Seasonal community processor; limited capacity; confirm availability. |
| Cenex / Sinclair | Salmon, ID — multiple stations; last major fuel before heading into Frank Church. |
| Conoco | Challis, ID — fuel, snacks; gateway to zones 36/37. |
| Sawtooth Lodge | Stanley, ID — seasonal fuel; confirm availability. |
| North Fork Store | North Fork, ID — small station; confirm hours. |
Data from sleeperunits.com. Always verify with the official Idaho Game & Fish proclamation.