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Palouse Elk Zone
Idaho GMU 11A
Strategic hunting data, boundary maps, and 2026 season dates for Game Management Unit 11A.
Updated for 2026 Season
TerrainRugged Mountains
OwnershipLand breakdown unavailable
Access DifficultySee IDFG
Key SpeciesBlack Bear
Season TypeGeneral & Controlled
ZonePalouse
Unit 11A Overview
Idaho Game Management Unit 11A (GMU 11A) is a premier hunting destination located in the Palouse Elk Zone. Home to Black Bear, Elk, Gray Wolf, Mountain Lion, White-tailed Deer, this unit features high-elevation rugged terrain, requiring physical preparation and optics for cross-canyon spotting. Public-land breakdown for Unit 11A is not yet integrated into our database — verify acreage with Idaho Fish and Game's Hunt Planner before scouting.
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2026 Regular Schedule
Seasons in Unit 11A typically begin in Oct 10.
There are 12 confirmed seasons in Unit 11A.
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Unit 11A Boundary
Those portions of CLEARWATER, NEZ PERCE, LEWIS, and IDAHO COUNTIES within the following boundary: beginning on the Clearwater River at the U.S. 95 bridge near Spalding, upstream (excluding islands) to the South Fork of the Clearwater River, then up the South Fork to Harpster Grade Bridge, then southwest on State Highway 13 to U.S. 95 at Grangeville, then northwest on U.S. 95 to the point of beginning.
Palouse Zone Context
West-Central Idaho — Rolling Hills
The Palouse zone covers low-elevation rolling farmland and Conservation Reserve units in west-central Idaho. Elk presence here is tied to the timber edges where cropland meets the foothills, and access can be heavily private.
Confirm landowner permission before scouting. Public access programs (Access Yes) are the practical pathway into much of this zone.
See all units in the Palouse ZoneCommon Questions About Unit 11A
Where is Idaho GMU 11A?
Unit 11A sits in the Palouse Elk Zone. The landscape is predominantly rugged mountains, requiring appropriate gear and preparation.
What species can I hunt in Unit 11A?
Unit 11A has open seasons for White-tailed Deer, Elk, Black Bear, Mountain Lion. Confirm season dates and weapon legality with Idaho Fish and Game before applying or buying tags.
Are offline maps useful in GMU 11A?
Yes. Cell service is often limited or non-existent in the core hunting areas of Unit 11A. Having saved offline maps is critical for safety and staying on legal ground.
Is Unit 11A mostly public land?
Unit 11A is approximately 0.8% public (mostly private). Map study and boundary awareness are essential to avoid trespass.
Land Ownership Breakdown
Private83.95%
Tribal15.28%
BLM0.32%
State0.29%
Other0.14%
USFS0.01%
Source: IDFG Hunt Planner · Inside Idaho.
Other Units in the Palouse Zone
Season and regulatory information sourced from Idaho Fish and Game proclamations. Land ownership data compiled from public records. Maps generated by Roam Idaho.
Terrain Breakdown
Key Insight
Predominantly Rugged Mountains
Prepare for steep elevation and spot-and-stalk tactics.
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Land Access
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Mostly Private
Requires map study.
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