Idaho GMU 14
Strategic hunting data, boundary maps, and published IDFG season dates for Game Management Unit 14.
Unit 14 Overview
Idaho Game Management Unit 14 (GMU 14) is in the Elk City 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 66.7% of Unit 14 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.
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 14 records is Apr 15. Each species, tag, weapon, and hunt area has its own dates and restrictions below.
EElk Seasons
- GeneralAny WeaponGeneral B TagAntlered · Area Units 14, 15 and 16Season Dates
- GeneralMuzzleloaderGeneral A TagAntlerless · Area Units 14, 16Season Dates
WWhite-tailed Deer Seasons
- ControlledAny WeaponControlled Hunt Extra AntleredAntlered · Hunt 1117 · 125 permits · Area 14XSeason Dates
- ControlledAny WeaponControlled Hunt Extra AntlerlessAntlerless · Hunt 1129 · 250 permits · Area 14XSeason Dates
- GeneralAny WeaponGeneral Any WeaponAntlerless or AntleredSeason Dates
- ControlledAny WeaponControlled Hunt Extra AntleredAntlered · Hunt 1118 · 125 permits · Area 14XSeason Dates
- GeneralMuzzleloaderGeneral MuzzleloaderAntlerless or AntleredSeason Dates
MMule Deer Seasons
- ControlledAny WeaponControlled Hunt Extra AntlerlessAntlerless · Hunt 1128 · 180 permits · Area 14XSeason Dates
BBlack Bear Seasons
- GeneralAny WeaponGeneral Any WeaponEither-sexSeason Dates
- GeneralDog TrainingGeneral Any WeaponEither-sexSeason Dates
MMule and White-tailed Deer Seasons
- ControlledAny WeaponControlled Hunt AntleredAntlered · Hunt 1007 · 190 permitsSeason Dates
- ControlledAny WeaponControlled Hunt Outfitter AllocatedAntlered · Hunt 1152 · 22 permitsSeason Dates
- ControlledAny WeaponControlled Hunt AntleredAntlered · Hunt 1008 · 190 permitsSeason Dates
Harvest Trends & Success
Harvest statistics for Unit 14
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 14 Boundary
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.
Elk City Zone Context
North-Central Idaho — Clearwater National Forest
The Elk City zone groups Units 14, 15, and 16 in north-central Idaho. Use the unit pages to compare their boundaries and published seasons rather than assuming this zone shares the same tag rules as neighboring Selway or Lolo country.
If staging from Elk City, confirm fuel, supplies, and the current condition of your approach road before departure. Snow, fire closures, and maintenance can change access; a seasonal opening date is not guaranteed.
See all units in the Elk City ZoneCommon Questions About Unit 14
Where is Idaho GMU 14?
Unit 14 sits in the Elk City Elk Zone. The landscape is predominantly rugged mountains, requiring appropriate gear and preparation.
What species can I hunt in Unit 14?
Unit 14 season records list Black Bear, Mule Deer, White-tailed Deer, Elk. Confirm current dates and weapon legality with Idaho Fish and Game before applying or buying tags.
Are offline maps useful in GMU 14?
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 14 mostly public land?
Unit 14 is approximately 66.7% public (mixed public/private). Public-land share is not parcel-level access permission; verify ownership boundaries, legal routes, and closures before entering.
Other Units in the Elk City Zone
Before hunting Unit 14
- 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 14. 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.