Idaho GMU 30
Strategic hunting data, boundary maps, and published IDFG season dates for Game Management Unit 30.
Unit 30 Overview
Idaho Game Management Unit 30 (GMU 30) is in the Beaverhead Elk Zone. Season records in this guide list Black Bear, Elk, Mule Deer, Pronghorn Antelope, White-tailed Deer. This unit features high-elevation rugged terrain, requiring physical preparation and optics for cross-canyon spotting. About 79.5% of Unit 30 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 99.86%; 0.14% 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 30 records is Apr 15. Each species, tag, weapon, and hunt area has its own dates and restrictions below.
EElk Seasons
- GeneralAny WeaponGeneral A TagAntlerless · Area Private irrigated land in Unit 30Season Dates
- GeneralArcheryGeneral A TagAntlerless or Antlered · Area Units 30, 30A, 58, 59 and 59ASeason Dates
- ControlledAny WeaponControlled Hunt AntleredAntlered · Hunt 2007 · 30 permits · Area 30-1Season Dates
- GeneralMuzzleloaderGeneral A TagAntlerless · Area Units 30, 30A, 58, 59 and 59ASeason Dates
- ControlledAny WeaponControlled Hunt AntleredAntlered · Hunt 2006 · 150 permitsSeason Dates
- ControlledAny WeaponControlled Hunt Youth OnlyAntlerless · Hunt 2155 · 25 permitsSeason Dates
- ControlledAny WeaponControlled Hunt AntlerlessAntlerless · Hunt 2072 · 75 permitsSeason Dates
WWhite-tailed Deer Seasons
- GeneralArcheryGeneral ArcheryAntlerless or AntleredSeason Dates
- GeneralAny WeaponGeneral Any WeaponAntleredSeason Dates
- GeneralAny WeaponGeneral Any WeaponAntlerlessSeason Dates
- GeneralShort-Range WeaponsGeneral Short-Range WeaponAntleredSeason Dates
- GeneralShort-Range WeaponsGeneral Short-Range WeaponAntlerlessSeason 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 1020 · 5 permitsSeason Dates
PPronghorn Antelope Seasons
- ControlledAny WeaponControlled Hunt Either SexAntlerless or Antlered · Hunt 4002 · 30 permits · Area 30-1Season Dates
Harvest Trends & Success
Harvest statistics for Unit 30
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 30 Boundary
That portion of LEMHI COUNTY within the Lemhi River drainage north and east of State Highway 28 and north and west of State Highway 29 and that portion of the Salmon River drainage east of the Salmon River from the U.S. 93 bridge in the City of Salmon downstream to, but excluding, the Carmen Creek drainage.
Beaverhead Zone Context
East-Central Idaho — Continental Divide
The Beaverhead zone groups Units 30, 30A, 58, 59, and 59A in eastern Idaho near the Montana boundary. Compare the included units and legal hunt descriptions when planning travel along the Continental Divide; crossing a state line changes the applicable hunting rules.
Consider Salmon or Leadore when arranging Idaho supplies, according to the route. If using a Montana approach, verify both states' travel, hunting, and game-transport requirements.
See all units in the Beaverhead ZoneCommon Questions About Unit 30
Where is Idaho GMU 30?
Unit 30 sits in the Beaverhead Elk Zone. The landscape is predominantly forest/mountains, requiring appropriate gear and preparation.
What species can I hunt in Unit 30?
Unit 30 season records list Black Bear, Elk, White-tailed Deer, Mule Deer. Confirm current dates and weapon legality with Idaho Fish and Game before applying or buying tags.
Are offline maps useful in GMU 30?
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 30 mostly public land?
Unit 30 is approximately 79.5% 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 Beaverhead Zone
Before hunting Unit 30
- 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 30. 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.