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Palisades Elk Zone
Idaho GMU 64
Strategic hunting data, boundary maps, and 2026 season dates for Game Management Unit 64.
Updated for 2026 Season
TerrainHigh Desert/Basin
OwnershipLand breakdown unavailable
Access DifficultySee IDFG
Key SpeciesBlack Bear
Season TypeGeneral & Controlled
ZonePalisades
Unit 64 Overview
Idaho Game Management Unit 64 (GMU 64) is a premier hunting destination located in the Palisades 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 64 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 64 typically begin in Oct 10.
There are 15 confirmed seasons in Unit 64.
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Unit 64 Boundary
Those portions of BONNEVILLE, JEFFERSON, MADISON, and TETON COUNTIES within the following boundary: beginning at the junction of State Highway 33 and U.S. 191 at Sugar City, then south on U.S. 191 to Lyman-Archer-Heise Road (Snake River Road), then southeast on Lyman-Archer-Heise Road to Kelly Canyon-Tablerock Road, then east on Kelly Canyon-Tablerock Road to Hawley Gulch Road (Forest Service Road 218), then east on o.gov
Palisades Zone Context
Eastern Idaho — Palisades Reservoir
The Palisades zone wraps the reservoir of the same name and the Big Hole Mountains. It's one of the more productive eastern Idaho elk zones, with good summer-to-winter migration patterns and consistent harvest data.
Driggs, Victor, and Swan Valley are the staging towns. Watch for late-season grizzly activity along the Wyoming border.
See all units in the Palisades ZoneCommon Questions About Unit 64
Where is Idaho GMU 64?
Unit 64 sits in the Palisades Elk Zone. The landscape is predominantly high desert/basin, requiring appropriate gear and preparation.
What species can I hunt in Unit 64?
Unit 64 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 64?
Yes. Cell service is often limited or non-existent in the core hunting areas of Unit 64. Having saved offline maps is critical for safety and staying on legal ground.
Is Unit 64 mostly public land?
Unit 64 is approximately 29.7% public (mostly private). Map study and boundary awareness are essential to avoid trespass.
Land Ownership Breakdown
Private70.36%
USFS19.54%
State9.26%
BLM0.85%
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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Mostly Private
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