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Weiser River Elk Zone
Idaho GMU 22
Strategic hunting data, boundary maps, and 2026 season dates for Game Management Unit 22.
Updated for 2026 Season
TerrainForest/Mountains
OwnershipLand breakdown unavailable
Access DifficultySee IDFG
Key SpeciesBlack Bear
Season TypeGeneral & Controlled
ZoneWeiser River
Unit 22 Overview
Idaho Game Management Unit 22 (GMU 22) is a premier hunting destination located in the Weiser River 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 22 is not yet integrated into our database — verify acreage with Idaho Fish and Game's Hunt Planner before scouting.
2026 Regular Schedule
Seasons in Unit 22 typically begin in Oct 10.
EElk Seasons
- GeneralArcheryGeneral SeasonWeiser River Zone; [ ]Any elkSeason Dates
- GeneralAny WeaponGeneral SeasonWeiser River Zone; [ ]Antlered onlySeason Dates
DDeer Seasons
- GeneralAny WeaponGeneral SeasonAntlered; [ ]2-point deer onlySeason Dates
- GeneralAny WeaponGeneral SeasonAntlerless; [ ]Youth hunt onlySeason Dates
- GeneralArcheryGeneral SeasonAntlered; [ ]2-point deer onlySeason Dates
- GeneralArcheryGeneral SeasonAntlerlessSeason Dates
WWhite-tailed Deer Seasons
- GeneralAny WeaponGeneral SeasonAntlered & AntlerlessSeason Dates
- GeneralArcheryGeneral SeasonAntlered & AntlerlessSeason Dates
BBlack Bear Seasons
- GeneralAny WeaponGeneral SeasonFallSeason Dates
- GeneralAny WeaponGeneral SeasonSpringSeason Dates
MMountain Lion Seasons
- GeneralAny WeaponGeneral SeasonDogs prohibited July 1-Nov 24 and Apr 1-June 30Season Dates
GGray Wolf Seasons
- GeneralAny WeaponGeneral SeasonPrivate Land: Expanded hunting methods allowedSeason Dates
- GeneralAny WeaponGeneral SeasonPublic Land: General hunting rules applySeason Dates
- GeneralAny WeaponGeneral SeasonPublic Land: Expanded hunting methods allowedSeason Dates
- GeneralTrappingTrappingFoothold Traps Allowed; Snares Allowed; [ ]Portions of Unit affected by court decisionSeason Dates
Harvest Statistics & Draw Odds
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Unit 22 Boundary
Those portions of IDAHO, ADAMS, and WASHINGTON COUNTIES within the following boundary: beginning at the mouth of Granite Creek on the Snake River, then up Granite Creek to Purgatory Saddle located on the watershed divide between Rapid River and Snake River, then south along the divide to Lick Creek Lookout, then along the watershed divide between Boulder Creek and the Weiser River to the watershed divide between Mud Creek and the Weiser River, then south along the divide to U.S. 95, then southwest on U.S. 95 to Cambridge, then northwest on State Highway 71 to Brownlee Dam, then down the Snake River to the point of beginning.
Weiser River Zone Context
West-Central Idaho — Weiser Drainage
The Weiser River zone covers lower-elevation timber country between the Snake River and the Payette Forest. Elk densities are moderate; mule deer and bear share the landscape heavily.
Council, Cambridge, and Weiser are the gateways. Public-private boundaries can be confusing — boundary apps matter here.
See all units in the Weiser River ZoneCommon Questions About Unit 22
Where is Idaho GMU 22?
Unit 22 sits in the Weiser River Elk Zone. The landscape is predominantly forest/mountains, requiring appropriate gear and preparation.
What species can I hunt in Unit 22?
Unit 22 has open seasons for Deer, White-tailed Deer, Elk, Black Bear, Mountain Lion, Gray Wolf. Confirm season dates and weapon legality with Idaho Fish and Game before applying or buying tags.
Are offline maps useful in GMU 22?
Yes. Cell service is often limited or non-existent in Unit 22. 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 22 mostly public land?
Unit 22 is approximately 72.8% public (mostly public). That gives DIY hunters meaningful range for scouting and stalking without trespass risk.
Land Ownership Breakdown
USFS53.99%
Private26.37%
State11.12%
BLM7.67%
Source: IDFG Hunt Planner · Inside Idaho.
Other Units in the Weiser River Zone
Season and regulatory information is sourced from Idaho Fish and Game proclamations. Unit-level public-land percentages come from the linked public dataset and are not parcel boundaries.
Terrain Breakdown
Key Insight
Predominantly Forest/Mountains
Prepare for steep elevation and spot-and-stalk tactics.
See terrain map
Land Access
Access Intel
Mostly Public
Great for DIY roaming.
Pro Hunting Map
GMU, BLM, terrain, weather, and wildfire layers
Species Guides
Species associated with Unit 22. 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.