Bull elk at sunrise in mountain landscape

Smoky - Bennett Elk Zone

South-Central Idaho — Smoky Mountains · 5 Game Management Units

The Smoky-Bennett zone groups Units 43, 44, 45, 48, and 52 in south-central Idaho. This is a separate elk zone from Sawtooth and Pioneer. Use the unit pages to check which boundaries and season records match a Fairfield-area or mountain-road plan.

Consider Fairfield when arranging supplies, according to your route. Check road length, current condition, and legal motorized use before relying on a mountain approach for a day hunt.

Units in this Zone

Unit 48

Sage Steppe/Mountain

12 SeasonsView Unit

Unit 43

Sage Steppe/Mountain

15 SeasonsView Unit

Unit 44

Sage Steppe/Mountain

18 SeasonsView Unit

Unit 45

Sage Steppe/Mountain

15 SeasonsView Unit

Unit 52

Sage Steppe/Mountain

11 SeasonsView Unit

Official Sources

Confirm your hunt area and current rules before choosing a tag. River permit links, where listed, describe floating requirements.

IDFG elk zone and game unit map (PDF)
Current IDFG big game seasons and rules

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Smoky - Bennett Elk Zone

Units in this Zone

Unit 48

Unit 43

Unit 44

Unit 45

Unit 52

Official Sources

Field Journal

Smoky - Bennett Elk Zone

Units in this Zone

Unit 48

Unit 43

Unit 44

Unit 45

Unit 52

Official Sources

Field Journal