Idaho GMU 10A
Strategic hunting data, boundary maps, and published IDFG season dates for Game Management Unit 10A.
Unit 10A Overview
Idaho Game Management Unit 10A (GMU 10A) is in the Dworshak 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 48.4% of Unit 10A 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 98.56%; 1.44% 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 10A records is Apr 15. Each species, tag, weapon, and hunt area has its own dates and restrictions below.
EElk Seasons
- ControlledAny WeaponControlled Hunt AntlerlessAntlerless · Hunt 2052 · 40 permits · Area 10A-1Season Dates
- GeneralArcheryGeneral A TagAntleredSeason Dates
- GeneralAny WeaponGeneral B TagBrow-tinedSeason Dates
- ControlledMuzzleloaderControlled Hunt MuzzleloaderAntlerless · Hunt 2128 · 60 permitsSeason Dates
- ControlledMuzzleloaderControlled Hunt Outfitter AllocatedAntlerless · Hunt 2175 · 1 permitsSeason Dates
- GeneralMuzzleloaderGeneral A TagAntleredSeason Dates
WWhite-tailed Deer Seasons
- GeneralArcheryGeneral ArcheryAntlerless or AntleredSeason Dates
- GeneralAny WeaponGeneral Any WeaponAntlerless or AntleredSeason Dates
- GeneralMuzzleloaderGeneral MuzzleloaderAntlerlessSeason Dates
- ControlledArchery or MuzzleloaderControlled Hunt Either SexAntlerless or Antlered · Hunt 1064 · 50 permitsSeason 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 10A
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 10A Boundary
Those portions of SHOSHONE, IDAHO and CLEARWATER COUNTIES within the following boundary: beginning at the mouth of the North Fork of the Clearwater River along the southern shoreline, upstream to Dworshak Dam, then up Dworshak Reservoir along the southern shoreline to Dent Bridge, then north on Elk River Road to Elk River, then north on Elk Creek Road (Forest Service Road 382) to Hemlock Butte, then north along the watershed divide between the St. Maries and Little North Fork of the Clearwater Rivers over Stony Butte to White Rock Springs, then east on Gold Center-Roundtop Road (Forest Service Road 301) to Goat Idah Mountain-Getaway Point Road (Forest Service Roads 457 and 220), then south along Goat Mountain-Getaway Point Road to Getaway Point, then due south to the Little North Fork of the Clearwater River, then downstream to Dworshak Reservoir, then along the east shoreline of the reservoir to the North Fork of the Clearwater River, then east along the north shoreline of the reservoir and the North Fork of the Clearwater River, to Forest Service Trail 17, then south along Forest Service Trail 17 to Cabin Point and the watershed divide between Orogrande and Weitas Creeks, then south along the divide to Hemlock Butte and its intersection with Forest Service Road 104, then southeast on Forest Service Road 104 to Lolo Motorway (Forest Service Road 500), then south along Lolo Motorway to Smith Creek Road (Forest Service Road 101), then southwest along Smith Creek Road to the Middle Fork of the Clearwater River, then northwest along the Middle Fork of the Clearwater River to the point of beginning.
Dworshak Zone Context
North-Central Idaho — Reservoir Country
The Dworshak elk zone consists of Unit 10A. Use that unit's boundary and season tables to distinguish this reservoir-country hunt area from the neighboring Lolo and Palouse zones. A location near Dworshak Reservoir does not by itself establish which elk tag is valid there.
Consider Orofino when arranging supplies. If your plan uses reservoir access, confirm the launch, landing, shoreline ownership, and return route separately from your hunting authorization.
See all units in the Dworshak ZoneCommon Questions About Unit 10A
Where is Idaho GMU 10A?
Unit 10A sits in the Dworshak Elk Zone. The landscape is predominantly rugged mountains, requiring appropriate gear and preparation.
What species can I hunt in Unit 10A?
Unit 10A season records list Black Bear, Elk, White-tailed Deer, Mule Deer. Confirm current dates and weapon legality with Idaho Fish and Game before applying or buying tags.
Are offline maps useful in GMU 10A?
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 10A mostly public land?
Unit 10A is approximately 48.4% public (mixed public/private). Public-land share is not parcel-level access permission; verify ownership boundaries, legal routes, and closures before entering.
Before hunting Unit 10A
- 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 10A. 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.