Idaho GMU 10
Strategic hunting data, boundary maps, and published IDFG season dates for Game Management Unit 10.
Unit 10 Overview
Idaho Game Management Unit 10 (GMU 10) is in the Lolo Elk Zone. Season records in this guide list Black Bear, Elk, Mule Deer, White-tailed Deer. This unit features high-elevation rugged terrain, requiring physical preparation and optics for cross-canyon spotting. About 99.2% of Unit 10 is mapped as public land. This is not parcel-level access authorization; verify boundaries, closures, and legal access before entering.
Landscape Analysis
Surface Management
Agency shares from IDFG Hunt Planner; this is not parcel-level access authorization.
Listed agency shares total 99.63%; 0.37% is not itemized in this breakdown.
2026 season dates, from Idaho Fish and Game
Pulled from the IDFG Hunt Planner API (2026). Idaho re-issues seasons each year and corrects its own systems between editions, so Idaho Fish and Game remains the sole authority for legal dates, tags and restrictions. Confirm before you hunt.
Check the IDFG Hunt PlannerPublished Season Schedule
The earliest opening in our Unit 10 records is Apr 1. Each species, tag, weapon, and hunt area has its own dates and restrictions below.
EElk Seasons
- GeneralArcheryGeneral A TagAntlered · Area Units 10 and 12Season Dates
- GeneralAny WeaponGeneral B TagAntlered · Area Units 10 and 12Season Dates
WWhite-tailed Deer Seasons
- GeneralArcheryGeneral ArcheryAntlerless or AntleredSeason Dates
- GeneralAny WeaponGeneral Any WeaponAntlerless or AntleredSeason Dates
BBlack Bear Seasons
- GeneralAny WeaponGeneral Any WeaponEither-sexSeason Dates
- GeneralDog TrainingGeneral Any WeaponEither-sexSeason Dates
MMule and White-tailed Deer Seasons
- GeneralArcheryGeneral ArcheryAntlerless or AntleredSeason Dates
- GeneralAny WeaponGeneral Any WeaponAntlerless or AntleredSeason Dates
Harvest Trends & Success
Harvest statistics for Unit 10
Seven seasons of hunter counts, harvest totals and success rates, broken out by weapon — straight from Idaho Fish and Game.
Controlled Hunt Draw Odds
Draw odds for every hunt in this unit
Resident and nonresident draw odds, permits offered, and applicant counts for the 2026 Idaho controlled hunt drawings.
Unit 10 Boundary
Those portions of SHOSHONE, CLEARWATER, and IDAHO COUNTIES within the following boundary: beginning at the confluence of the Little North Fork and the North Fork of the Clearwater Rivers at the upstream end of Dworshak Reservoir, then up the east shoreline of the reservoir and the Little North Fork of the Clearwater River to the watershed divide between Bear and Devils Club Creeks, then east along the divide to the watershed divide between the Little North Fork and the North Fork of the Clearwater Rivers, then east along the divide to the watershed divide between the North Fork of the Clearwater and the St. Joe Rivers, then east along the divide to the Idaho-Montana State line, then south along the state line to the divide between the North Fork of the Clearwater and the Lochsa Rivers, then west along the divide over Williams Peak to its intersection with the Lolo Motorway (Forest Service Road 500), then west on Lolo Motorway to its intersection with Hemlock Butte Road (Forest Service Road 104), then northwest on Hemlock Butte Road to Hemlock Butte and the watershed divide between Weitas and Orogrande Creeks, then north along the divide to Cabin Point then northwest along Forest Service Trail 17 to the North Fork Clearwater River then downstream along the North Fork of the Clearwater River and the north shoreline of Dworshak Reservoir to the point of beginning.
Lolo Zone Context
North-Central Idaho — Bitterroot Crest
The Lolo zone groups Units 10 and 12 in north-central Idaho. Timbered drainages and the Lolo Motorway provide useful geographic context, but a named road is not a guarantee of vehicle access. Compare each unit's boundary, land-management rules, and season records before committing to an approach.
Plan communication and pack-out options before choosing a remote camp. Check whether your route enters designated wilderness, and verify current travel rules and closures with the responsible ranger district.
See all units in the Lolo ZoneCommon Questions About Unit 10
Where is Idaho GMU 10?
Unit 10 sits in the Lolo Elk Zone. The landscape is predominantly rugged mountains, requiring appropriate gear and preparation.
What species can I hunt in Unit 10?
Unit 10 season records list Black Bear, White-tailed Deer, Mule Deer, Elk. Confirm current dates and weapon legality with Idaho Fish and Game before applying or buying tags.
Are offline maps useful in GMU 10?
Plan for gaps in cell service. Roam Idaho's current web map requires a connection, so download an official offline map or carry a paper map before entering the field.
Is Unit 10 mostly public land?
Unit 10 is approximately 99.2% public (mostly public). Public-land share is not parcel-level access permission; verify ownership boundaries, legal routes, and closures before entering.
Other Units in the Lolo Zone
Before hunting Unit 10
- Compare Idaho season and tag planning information against the specific hunt number and species you intend to pursue.
- Review public-land access and land-manager resources to check entry routes, road restrictions, and closures.
- Use the backcountry hunting preparation guide to plan navigation, weather protection, and the trip back out.
Terrain Breakdown
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Land Access
Species associated with Unit 10. Open a guide for habitat, timing, and regulation context.
Field Reminder
Use this page and the connected map for planning, then carry an official offline map and confirm current seasons, closures, and access before heading out.