Idaho GMU 22
Strategic hunting data, boundary maps, and published IDFG season dates for Game Management Unit 22.
Unit 22 Overview
Idaho Game Management Unit 22 (GMU 22) is in the Weiser River 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 72.8% of Unit 22 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.
Listed agency shares total 99.15%; 0.85% is not itemized in this breakdown.
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 22 records is Apr 1. Each species, tag, weapon, and hunt area has its own dates and restrictions below.
EElk Seasons
- GeneralArcheryGeneral A TagAntlerless or Antlered · Area Units 22, 32 and 32ASeason Dates
- ControlledAny WeaponControlled Hunt AntlerlessAntlerless · Hunt 2060 · 200 permits · Area 22-1Season Dates
- ControlledAny WeaponControlled Hunt Youth OnlyAntlerless · Hunt 2152 · 150 permits · Area 22-1Season Dates
- GeneralAny WeaponGeneral B TagAntlered · Area Units 22,32,32ASeason Dates
- ControlledAny WeaponControlled Hunt Youth OnlyAntlerless · Hunt 2153 · 150 permits · Area 22-1Season Dates
- ControlledAny WeaponControlled Hunt AntlerlessAntlerless · Hunt 2061 · 200 permits · Area 22-1Season Dates
- ControlledAny WeaponControlled Hunt AntlerlessAntlerless · Hunt 2062 · 100 permits · Area 22-1Season Dates
- ControlledMuzzleloaderControlled Hunt MuzzleloaderAntlerless · Hunt 2129 · 150 permitsSeason Dates
WWhite-tailed Deer Seasons
- GeneralArcheryGeneral ArcheryAntlerless or AntleredSeason Dates
- GeneralAny WeaponGeneral Any WeaponAntlerless or AntleredSeason Dates
BBlack Bear Seasons
- ControlledAny WeaponControlled Hunt Either SexEither-sex · Hunt 8001 · 75 permits · Area 22-1Season Dates
- GeneralAny WeaponGeneral Any WeaponEither-sexSeason Dates
- GeneralDog TrainingGeneral Any WeaponEither-sexSeason Dates
MMule and White-tailed Deer Seasons
- ControlledArcheryControlled Hunt ArcheryAntlerless or Antlered · Hunt 1071 · 25 permitsSeason Dates
- GeneralArcheryGeneral ArcheryAntlerlessSeason Dates
- GeneralArcheryGeneral ArcheryTwo-PointSeason Dates
- ControlledMuzzleloaderControlled Hunt MuzzleloaderAntlered · Hunt 1084 · 15 permitsSeason Dates
- GeneralAny WeaponGeneral Any WeaponAntlerlessSeason Dates
- GeneralAny WeaponGeneral Any WeaponTwo-PointSeason Dates
- ControlledAny WeaponControlled Hunt AntleredAntlered · Hunt 1014 · 60 permitsSeason Dates
- ControlledAny WeaponControlled Hunt Outfitter AllocatedAntlered · Hunt 1159 · 6 permitsSeason Dates
Harvest Trends & Success
Harvest statistics for Unit 22
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 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 groups Units 22, 32, and 32A in west-central Idaho. Compare their ownership summaries and season tables before picking a scouting area; a zone-wide label cannot resolve parcel boundaries or the restrictions of an individual hunt.
Consider Council, Cambridge, or Weiser when arranging supplies. Confirm legal entry across public-private boundaries; an ownership map alone does not grant permission to cross a parcel.
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 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 22?
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 22 mostly public land?
Unit 22 is approximately 72.8% 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 Weiser River Zone
Before hunting Unit 22
- 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 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.