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Strategic hunting data, boundary maps, and 2026 season dates for Game Management Unit 14.
Idaho Game Management Unit 14 (GMU 14) is a premier hunting destination located in the Elk City 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 14 is not yet integrated into our database — verify acreage with Idaho Fish and Game's Hunt Planner before scouting.
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Unlock Full AnalysisSeasons in Unit 14 typically begin in Oct 10.
There are 11 confirmed seasons in Unit 14.
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That portion of IDAHO COUNTY within the following boundary: beginning at Riggins on the Salmon River, then upstream to Wind River, then up Wind River to Anchor Creek, then up Anchor Creek to Anchor Meadows, then northeast along Forest Service Trail 313 (old wagon road) to the divide between the Salmon River and South Fork Clearwater River, then west on the divide to Square Mountain, then west on Square Mountain-Gospel Hill Road (Forest Service Road 444) to Grangeville-Salmon River Road (Forest Service Road 221), then north on Grangeville-Salmon River Road to State Highway 13 at Grangeville, then west on Highway 13 to U.S. 95, then northwest on U.S. 95 to Cottonwood, then south on Graves Creek Road to the Salmon River, then upstream to the point of beginning. ho Big Game 2026 Seasons & Rules idfg.idaho.gov 87 Top, Waugh Mountain, Salmon Mountain, Burnt Knob and Three Prong Mountain to Green Mountain-Elk Mountain Road (Forest Service 285), then north along Green Mountain-Elk Mountain Road to Elk Mountain, then along the watershed divide between the Selway River and Meadow Creek over Elk Mountain and Bilk Mountain to the head of Mink Creek, then down the divide between Mink Creek and the drainages of Otter, Jims, Wolf and Coyote Creeks over Highline Ridge and Wolf Point to the confluence of Mink Creek with the Selway River, then down the Selway River to the point of beginning.
North-Central Idaho — Clearwater National Forest
Elk City sits at the confluence of historic mining country and dense Clearwater timber. The zone holds a strong general elk population and reasonable road access compared to its wilderness neighbors. The Magruder Corridor and the upper Selway River define its eastern edge.
Elk City itself is the only meaningful supply point. Fuel is limited; bring what you need. Most roads open by late June.
See all units in the Elk City ZoneUnit 14 sits in the Elk City Elk Zone. The landscape is predominantly rugged mountains, requiring appropriate gear and preparation.
Unit 14 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.
Yes. Cell service is often limited or non-existent in the core hunting areas of Unit 14. Having saved offline maps is critical for safety and staying on legal ground.
Unit 14 is approximately 66.7% public (mixed public/private). That gives DIY hunters meaningful range for scouting and stalking without trespass risk.

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