Idaho GMU 19A
Strategic hunting data, boundary maps, and published IDFG season dates for Game Management Unit 19A.
Unit 19A Overview
Idaho Game Management Unit 19A (GMU 19A) is in the McCall 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 98.9% of Unit 19A 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 19A records is Apr 15. Each species, tag, weapon, and hunt area has its own dates and restrictions below.
EElk Seasons
- GeneralArcheryGeneral A TagAntlerless or Antlered · Area Units 19A, 23, 24 and 25Season Dates
- ControlledAny WeaponControlled Hunt AntlerlessAntlerless · Hunt 2058 · 30 permits · Area 19A-1Season Dates
- ControlledAny WeaponControlled Hunt AntleredAntlered · Hunt 2003 · 10 permitsSeason Dates
- GeneralAny WeaponGeneral A TagSpike · Area Portion of McCall ZoneSeason Dates
- GeneralAny WeaponGeneral B TagAntlered · Area Portion of McCall ZoneSeason Dates
- ControlledAny WeaponControlled Hunt AntlerlessAntlerless · Hunt 2057 · 25 permitsSeason Dates
WWhite-tailed Deer Seasons
- GeneralArcheryGeneral ArcheryAntlerless or AntleredSeason Dates
- GeneralAny WeaponGeneral Any WeaponAntlerless or AntleredSeason 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 WeaponAntleredSeason Dates
- GeneralAny WeaponGeneral Any WeaponAntlerlessSeason Dates
- ControlledAny WeaponControlled Hunt AntleredAntlered · Hunt 1011 · 10 permitsSeason Dates
Harvest Trends & Success
Harvest statistics for Unit 19A
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 19A Boundary
Those portions of IDAHO and VALLEY COUNTIES within the drainage of the south side of the Salmon River from French Creek-Burgdorf-Summit Creek Road upstream to the South Fork of the Salmon River, the drainage of the west side of the South Fork of the Salmon River from its mouth upstream to and including the Bear Creek watershed, and the drainage of the Secesh River upstream from the mouth of Paradise Creek (including the Paradise Creek watershed), except those portions of the French Creek, Lake Creek and Summit Creek drainages west of French Creek-Burgdorf-Summit Creek Road.
McCall Zone Context
West-Central Idaho — Payette National Forest
The McCall zone groups Units 19A, 23, 24, and 25 in west-central Idaho. Compare the included units before planning travel through Payette forest country; sharing McCall as a supply town does not make the zone interchangeable with nearby Weiser River or Middle Fork hunts.
Consider McCall when arranging supplies. Verify the current condition and authorized use of routes toward Yellow Pine or the wilderness boundary rather than assuming an early-summer opening.
See all units in the McCall ZoneCommon Questions About Unit 19A
Where is Idaho GMU 19A?
Unit 19A sits in the McCall Elk Zone. The landscape is predominantly rugged mountains, requiring appropriate gear and preparation.
What species can I hunt in Unit 19A?
Unit 19A season records list Black Bear, White-tailed Deer, Mule Deer, Elk. Confirm current dates and weapon legality with Idaho Fish and Game before applying or buying tags.
Are offline maps useful in GMU 19A?
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 19A mostly public land?
Unit 19A is approximately 98.9% public (mostly public). Public-land share is not parcel-level access permission; verify ownership boundaries, legal routes, and closures before entering.
Other Units in the McCall Zone
Before hunting Unit 19A
- 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 19A. 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.