Idaho controlled hunt 2134: antlered elk, area 39
In Idaho Fish and Game's 2026 drawing, 645 hunters chose hunt 2134 first, for 50 tags: 45 of 561 residents drew (8%) and 5 of 84 nonresidents (6%). In 2025, 44 hunters on this hunt took 16 elk, a 36% harvest success by IDFG's count. The 2026 season is August 30 to September 30, 2026: antlered elk, muzzleloader only.
Data updated October 2026. Draws: IDFG's 2026 and 2025 controlled hunt drawing results. Harvest: IDFG's harvest statistics through 2025. Season: IDFG Hunt Planner, 2026.
| Species and take | Antlered elk |
|---|---|
| Weapon | Muzzleloader only |
| Season, 2026 | August 30 to September 30, 2026 |
| Tags in the 2026 drawing | 50 |
| Hunt area | 39, 1,564,124 acres |
| Unit | 39 |
| Elk zone | Boise River |
| Public land in the area | 76% (IDFG's land manager figures) |
| Wilderness | Sawtooth Wilderness 89,011 acres (5.69% of hunt area) |
| Towns in the area | Boise, Garden City, Horseshoe Bend and Idaho City |
How many applied for hunt 2134, and how many drew?
Idaho draws controlled hunt tags at random, with no points: each application gets a random number, and tags go to first choices in that order before any second choice is looked at. In 2026, 50 of the 50 tags went to first choices. In a hunt with more than 19 tags, no more than 10 percent may go to nonresidents; with 19 or fewer, no more than one (brochure page 109).
| Drawing year | Tags | First-choice applicants | Residents who drew | Nonresidents who drew | Second choices: drew of applied | Second drawing: tags issued of offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50 | 645 | 45 of 561 (8%) | 5 of 84 (6%) | 0 of 242 | |
| 2025 | 50 | 602 | 45 of 538 (8%) | 5 of 64 (8%) | 0 of 230 | 5 of 5 |
Source: IDFG, elk controlled hunt drawing odds, 2026 and 2025, first and second drawings. "Drew" is IDFG's count of tags issued to that group's first choices; the percentage is worked out from IDFG's two figures.
How has the draw for hunt 2134 changed?
IDFG's records go back to 2021 for this hunt: 457 first-choice applicants for 50 tags then, 645 for 50 in 2026.
| Year | Hunt number that year | Tags | First-choice applicants | First choices who drew | Residents: applied, drew | Nonresidents: applied, drew |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2134 | 50 | 645 | 50 (8%) | 561, 45 | 84, 5 |
| 2025 | 2134 | 50 | 602 | 50 (8%) | 538, 45 | 64, 5 |
| 2022 | 2134 | 50 | 513 | 50 (10%) | 456, 45 | 57, 5 |
| 2021 | 2134 | 50 | 457 | 50 (11%) | 395, 45 | 62, 5 |
First drawing only. IDFG's Hunt Planner lists these years for this hunt, under the hunt number (and, where it differs, the area) used that year (Hunt Planner, hunt 2134). IDFG rounds its success percentages.
What is the harvest success on hunt 2134?
In 2025, 44 hunters reported on hunt 2134 and 16 took an animal: 36% success, over 388 days of hunting. Across the 3 most recent years in the table, 38% of hunters took an animal.
| Year | Hunt number that year | Hunters | Harvest | Success | Days hunted | Bulls with 6+ points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2134 | 44 | 16 | 36% | 388 | 69% |
| 2022 | 2134 | 48 | 22 | 46% | 347 | 56.6% |
| 2021 | 2134 | 50 | 16 | 32% | 383 | 82.6% |
IDFG's success percentages are its own and can differ slightly from harvest divided by hunters. From IDFG's mandatory hunter reports and check stations, as its Hunt Planner prints them for this hunt (hunt 2134) and its harvest statistics.
Where is hunt area 39?
IDFG's description of hunt area 39: All of Unit 39.
It covers 1,564,124 acres.
| Land manager in area 39 | Share |
|---|---|
| U.S. Forest Service (USFS) | 58.53% |
| Private | 23.22% |
| U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) | 9.15% |
| State of Idaho | 7.05% |
| U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) | 1.58% |
Land cover, by IDFG's figures for the area: forest 60.89% and rangeland 36.71%.
National forests: Boise National Forest and Sawtooth National Forest. Check the forest's road and area closures before you go.
Wilderness in the area: Sawtooth Wilderness 89,011 acres (5.69% of hunt area). No motorized vehicles are allowed in wilderness.
Towns IDFG lists in the area: Boise (Interstate 84 Idaho 55 Idaho 21), Garden City (Idaho 55 Interstate 84), Horseshoe Bend (Idaho 55 Idaho 52), Idaho City (Idaho 21) and Atlanta (Idaho 21).
Area facts: IDFG Hunt Planner, hunt area 39; land managers from IDFG's surface management data (Inside Idaho), land cover from IDWR.
What rules come with hunt 2134?
- Antlered Elk. Only elk with at least one antler longer than 6 inches may be taken in any season which is open for antlered elk only. In antlered or spike-only seasons, antlers much accompany the carcass while in transit.
- Muzzleloader. Muzzleloader ONLY.
- CAUTION - Archers and Muzzleloaders: "Any weapon" elk hunts will be open during the archery or muzzleloader season in all or parts of this hunt. Please use appropriate caution.
Other 2026 controlled hunts in area 39
| Hunt | Species and take | Weapon | Season | Tags | First-choice applicants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1030 | Antlered mule deer or white-tailed deer | Any weapon | Aug 15 to Sep 30 | 200 | 1,248 |
| 2122 | Antlered elk | Archery only | Aug 30 to Sep 30 | 50 | 574 |
| 2135 | Antlerless elk | Muzzleloader only | Sep 8 to Sep 30 | 550 | 286 |
| 4007 | Pronghorn of either sex | Any weapon | Sep 25 to Oct 24 | 40 | 1,794 |
| 4051 | Pronghorn of either sex | Archery only | Aug 15 to Sep 15 | 5 | 15 |
| 4052 | Doe or fawn pronghorn | Any weapon | Oct 25 to Dec 31 | 25 | 171 |
Other 2026 elk hunts in unit 39: 2081 (39-1), 2082 (39-2), 2113 (39-3). All elk draw results.
Questions hunters ask
How many people applied for Idaho hunt 2134 in 2026?
645 hunters listed hunt 2134 as their first choice in IDFG's 2026 drawing, for 50 tags. 45 of 561 resident first choices drew, and 5 of 84 nonresident first choices.
What is the harvest success on Idaho hunt 2134?
IDFG reports 44 hunters took 16 elk on hunt 2134 in 2025, 36% success. Over the last 3 years IDFG lists for this hunt, 38% of hunters took an animal.
When is Idaho hunt 2134 in 2026?
August 30 to September 30, 2026. It is antlered elk, muzzleloader only, in hunt area 39 (IDFG Hunt Planner).
Which units are in Idaho hunt area 39?
IDFG describes hunt area 39 as: "All of Unit 39." It covers 1,564,124 acres.
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Where these numbers come from
- Drawing: IDFG controlled hunt drawing odds, 2025 and 2026.
- History, harvest and area: IDFG Hunt Planner, hunt 2134 and hunt area 39; IDFG harvest statistics.
- Season and rules: IDFG, Idaho Big Game 2026 Seasons and Rules and the Hunt Planner; nonresident limit from the big game brochure, page 109.
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