Deer, elk hunting outlook brighter in 2024
Statewide, deer and elk hunting in Idaho looks promising after a tough season in 2023.
Elk, the stalwarts of the mountains, generally speaking, have stayed relatively healthy and stable. Statewide, mule deer numbers also appear to be improving, while eastern Idaho’s muleys — after suffering from one of the worst winters on record in 2023 — are starting to gradually grow thanks to a much-needed mild winter. While scorching summer temperatures usually present the threat of epizootic hemorrhagic disease in white-tailed deer, so far there’s no sign of any significant outbreaks this year.
If we’re going to lead with good news, then we probably ought to start with elk. Overall, the numbers for Idaho elk are once again looking steady and impressive.
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