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Island Park Elk Zone
Idaho GMU 60
Strategic hunting data, boundary maps, and 2026 season dates for Game Management Unit 60.
Updated for 2026 Season
TerrainHigh Desert/Basin
OwnershipLand breakdown unavailable
Access DifficultySee IDFG
Key SpeciesBlack Bear
Season TypeGeneral & Controlled
ZoneIsland Park
Unit 60 Overview
Idaho Game Management Unit 60 (GMU 60) is a premier hunting destination located in the Island Park Elk Zone. Home to Black Bear, Deer, Elk, Gray Wolf, Mountain Lion, White-tailed Deer, this unit features open sagebrush steppe, where stalking prowess and early morning glassing are critical. Public-land breakdown for Unit 60 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 60 typically begin in Oct 10.
There are 13 confirmed seasons in Unit 60.
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Unit 60 Boundary
Those portions of CLARK and FREMONT COUNTIES within the following boundary: beginning at Ashton, then north on U.S. 191-20 to the old (south) Shotgun Valley Road, then west on Shotgun Valley Road to Idmon, then south on the Rexburg-Kilgore Road (Red Road), to and then east on Split Butte Road, to and then south on Sand Creek Road, to and then east on old Yellowstone Highway to U.S. 191-20, then north on U.S. 191-20 to the point of beginning.
Island Park Zone Context
Eastern Idaho — Yellowstone Plateau
Island Park sits in the Henrys Fork caldera on the western edge of Yellowstone, with rolling lodgepole timber, vast meadow systems, and grizzly-country protocols. Elk move heavily between Yellowstone's western boundary and the Targhee, making this one of Idaho's most pressured but high-density zones during the rut.
Roads stay drivable from June through October. Bear-aware camping, secure food storage, and bear spray are standard. Rexburg, Ashton, and Island Park itself are the practical staging towns.
See all units in the Island Park ZoneCommon Questions About Unit 60
Where is Idaho GMU 60?
Unit 60 sits in the Island Park Elk Zone. The landscape is predominantly high desert/basin, requiring appropriate gear and preparation.
What species can I hunt in Unit 60?
Unit 60 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 60?
Yes. Cell service is often limited or non-existent in the core hunting areas of Unit 60. Having saved offline maps is critical for safety and staying on legal ground.
Is Unit 60 mostly public land?
Unit 60 is approximately 67.5% public (mixed public/private). That gives DIY hunters meaningful range for scouting and stalking without trespass risk.
Land Ownership Breakdown
USFS37.14%
Private31.02%
State17.87%
BLM11.91%
Other0.59%
Source: IDFG Hunt Planner · Inside 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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Mixed Public/Private
Great for DIY roaming.
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