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Beaverhead Elk Zone
Idaho GMU 59A
Strategic hunting data, boundary maps, and 2026 season dates for Game Management Unit 59A.
Updated for 2026 Season
TerrainHigh Desert/Basin
OwnershipLand breakdown unavailable
Access DifficultySee IDFG
Key SpeciesPronghorn
Season TypeControlled Only
ZoneBeaverhead
Unit 59A Overview
Idaho Game Management Unit 59A (GMU 59A) is a premier hunting destination located in the Beaverhead Elk Zone. Home to Pronghorn, this unit features open sagebrush steppe, where stalking prowess and early morning glassing are critical. Public-land breakdown for Unit 59A 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 59A typically begin in Aug 15.
There are 1 confirmed seasons in Unit 59A.
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Unit 59A Boundary
Those portions of CLARK, JEFFERSON, and LEMHI COUNTIES within the following boundary: beginning at Bannock Pass (Clark County) on the Idaho-Montana State line, then west along the state line to the watershed divide between Birch and Crooked Creeks, then south along the divide through Reno Point to State Highway 22, then east on State Highway 22 to Medicine Lodge Road, then north on Medicine Lodge Road to the point of beginning.
Beaverhead Zone Context
East-Central Idaho — Continental Divide
Beaverhead sits along Idaho's eastern boundary with Montana, on the dry side of the Continental Divide. Sage-and-grass benches give way to high timber; elk migrate across the state line seasonally.
Salmon, Leadore, and Lima (Montana) are the supply points. Cross-border ethics and tag rules require attention.
See all units in the Beaverhead ZoneCommon Questions About Unit 59A
Where is Idaho GMU 59A?
Unit 59A sits in the Beaverhead Elk Zone. The landscape is predominantly high desert/basin, requiring appropriate gear and preparation.
What species can I hunt in Unit 59A?
Unit 59A has open seasons for multiple big-game species. Confirm season dates and weapon legality with Idaho Fish and Game before applying or buying tags.
Are offline maps useful in GMU 59A?
Yes. Cell service is often limited or non-existent in the core hunting areas of Unit 59A. Having saved offline maps is critical for safety and staying on legal ground.
Is Unit 59A mostly public land?
Unit 59A is approximately 84.4% public (mostly public). That gives DIY hunters meaningful range for scouting and stalking without trespass risk.
Land Ownership Breakdown
USFS43.01%
BLM38.98%
Private14.96%
State2.37%
Source: IDFG Hunt Planner · Inside Idaho.
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Season and regulatory information sourced from Idaho Fish and Game proclamations. Land ownership data compiled from public records. Maps generated by Roam Idaho.
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Terrain Breakdown
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Predominantly High Desert/Basin
Prepare for steep elevation and spot-and-stalk tactics.
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Mostly Public
Great for DIY roaming.
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