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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.
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2026 Regular Schedule
Seasons in Unit 22 typically begin in Oct 10.
There are 15 confirmed seasons in Unit 22.
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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. 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 the core hunting areas of Unit 22. Having saved offline maps is critical for safety and staying on legal ground.
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 sourced from Idaho Fish and Game proclamations. Land ownership data compiled from public records. Maps generated by Roam Idaho.
Terrain Breakdown
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Predominantly Forest/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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