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Selway Elk Zone
Idaho GMU 19
Strategic hunting data, boundary maps, and 2026 season dates for Game Management Unit 19.
Updated for 2026 Season
TerrainRugged Mountains
OwnershipLand breakdown unavailable
Access DifficultySee IDFG
Key SpeciesBlack Bear
Season TypeGeneral & Controlled
ZoneSelway
Unit 19 Overview
Idaho Game Management Unit 19 (GMU 19) is a premier hunting destination located in the Selway Elk Zone. Home to Black Bear, Deer, 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 19 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 19 typically begin in Sep 15.
There are 12 confirmed seasons in Unit 19.
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Unit 19 Boundary
That portion of IDAHO COUNTY within the following boundary: beginning on the Salmon River at the mouth of 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 east on the divide over Orogrande Summit and the Crooked River-Big Creek divide to Dixie Summit on Red River Ranger Station-Dixie-Mackay Bar Road (Forest Service Road 222), then south on Red River Ranger Station-Dixie-Mackay Bar Road to Mackay Bar, then down the Salmon River to the point of beginning.
Selway Zone Context
Central Idaho — Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness
The Selway is wilderness elk hunting in the strictest sense — limited motorized access, dense old-growth timber, and miles between bulls. Tags are hard to draw and harvest rates are modest, but the experience is the closest thing in the Lower 48 to backcountry elk hunting at scale.
Pack-in camps, stock support, or floatplane access are the realistic options. Plan minimum 7-day trips. Permits required for wilderness use.
See all units in the Selway ZoneCommon Questions About Unit 19
Where is Idaho GMU 19?
Unit 19 sits in the Selway Elk Zone. The landscape is predominantly rugged mountains, requiring appropriate gear and preparation.
What species can I hunt in Unit 19?
Unit 19 has open seasons for Deer, 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 19?
Yes. Cell service is often limited or non-existent in the core hunting areas of Unit 19. Having saved offline maps is critical for safety and staying on legal ground.
Is Unit 19 mostly public land?
Unit 19 is approximately 98.7% public (mostly public). That gives DIY hunters meaningful range for scouting and stalking without trespass risk.
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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 Public
Great for DIY roaming.
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