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Island Park Elk Zone
Idaho GMU 60A
Strategic hunting data, boundary maps, and 2026 season dates for Game Management Unit 60A.
Updated for 2026 Season
TerrainHigh Desert/Basin
OwnershipLand breakdown unavailable
Access DifficultySee IDFG
Key SpeciesPronghorn
Season TypeControlled Only
ZoneIsland Park
Unit 60A Overview
Idaho Game Management Unit 60A (GMU 60A) is a premier hunting destination located in the Island Park 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 60A is not yet integrated into our database — verify acreage with Idaho Fish and Game's Hunt Planner before scouting.
2026 Regular Schedule
Seasons in Unit 60A typically begin in Sep 25.
PPronghorn Seasons
- ControlledMuzzleloaderControlled HuntEither Sex; Hunt Area 60A-1Season Dates
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Unit 60A Boundary
Those portions of CLARK, FREMONT, JEFFERSON, and MADISON COUNTIES within the following boundary: beginning at the junction of Old Highway 91 and Interstate 15 (at Spencer), then east to, and then east on Spencer-Kilgore Road to Idmon, then south on Rexburg-Kilgore Road (Red Road) to Split Butte Road to, and then north on, Crooked (Red Creek Sand Bed) Road to and then south on Sand Creek Road, then east on Sand Creek Road and then southerly on Sand Creek Road, to and then east on old Yellowstone Highway (Business Route U.S. 191-20), to and then south on U.S. 191-20, to and then west on State Highway 33 to Sage Junction, then north on Interstate 15 to the point of beginning. 92 Idaho Big Game 2026 Seasons & Rules idfg.idaho Hawley Gulch Road to Moody Swamp Road (Forest Service Road 226), then northeast on Moody Swamp Road to the head of Hilton Creek, then east along the watershed divide between Big Burns and Canyon Creeks to Garns Mountain, then north along the watershed divide between Canyon Creek and Teton River to Grandview Point, then north down Milk Creek Road to State Highway 33, then west on State Highway 33 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 60A
Where is Idaho GMU 60A?
Unit 60A 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 60A?
Unit 60A 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 60A?
Yes. Cell service is often limited or non-existent in Unit 60A. 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 60A mostly public land?
Unit 60A is approximately 56.3% public (mixed public/private). That gives DIY hunters meaningful range for scouting and stalking without trespass risk.
Land Ownership Breakdown
Private43.74%
BLM34.88%
State16.95%
Other4.41%
USFS0.01%
Source: IDFG Hunt Planner · Inside Idaho.
Other Units in the Island Park Zone
Season and regulatory information is sourced from Idaho Fish and Game proclamations. Unit-level public-land percentages come from the linked public dataset and are not parcel boundaries.
Terrain Breakdown
Key Insight
Predominantly High Desert/Basin
Prepare for steep elevation and spot-and-stalk tactics.
See terrain map
Land Access
Access Intel
Mixed Public/Private
Great for DIY roaming.
Pro Hunting Map
GMU, BLM, terrain, weather, and wildfire layers
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.