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Tex Creek Elk Zone
Idaho GMU 66
Strategic hunting data, boundary maps, and 2026 season dates for Game Management Unit 66.
Updated for 2026 Season
TerrainHigh Desert/Basin
OwnershipLand breakdown unavailable
Access DifficultySee IDFG
Key SpeciesBlack Bear
Season TypeGeneral & Controlled
ZoneTex Creek
Unit 66 Overview
Idaho Game Management Unit 66 (GMU 66) is a premier hunting destination located in the Tex Creek 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 66 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 66 typically begin in Oct 10.
There are 17 confirmed seasons in Unit 66.
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Unit 66 Boundary
Those portions of BINGHAM and BONNEVILLE COUNTIES within the following boundary: beginning at the IdahoWyoming State line on the South Fork of the Snake River, then downstream to the Swan Valley bridge on U.S. 26, then northwest on U.S. 26 to the watershed divide between Granite and Garden Creeks, then southwest along the divide and the divides between GardenAntelope Creeks, Antelope-Pritchard Creeks and Fall-Tex Creeks to Fall Creek Road (Forest Service Road 077), then west on Fall Creek Road to Skyline Ridge Road (Forest Service Road 077), then south on Skyline Ridge Road to Brockman Guard Station, then down Brockman Creek to Grays Lake Outlet, then upstream along the outlet to Bone-Grays Lake Road, then east on Bone-Grays Lake Road through Herman to McCoy Creek Road (Forest Service Road 087), then east on McCoy Creek Road to the Idaho-Wyoming State line, then north to the point of beginning.
Tex Creek Zone Context
Eastern Idaho — Wildlife Management Area
Tex Creek is anchored by the Tex Creek Wildlife Management Area east of Idaho Falls. The zone is known for big mule deer and consistent elk presence on the WMA winter range — but most of that winter range is closed to motorized access during the late season.
Idaho Falls is the supply hub. Read the WMA seasonal closure rules carefully — they shape the entire late-season strategy.
See all units in the Tex Creek ZoneCommon Questions About Unit 66
Where is Idaho GMU 66?
Unit 66 sits in the Tex Creek Elk Zone. The landscape is predominantly high desert/basin, requiring appropriate gear and preparation.
What species can I hunt in Unit 66?
Unit 66 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 66?
Yes. Cell service is often limited or non-existent in the core hunting areas of Unit 66. Having saved offline maps is critical for safety and staying on legal ground.
Is Unit 66 mostly public land?
Unit 66 is approximately 86.9% public (mostly public). That gives DIY hunters meaningful range for scouting and stalking without trespass risk.
Land Ownership Breakdown
USFS84.78%
Private8.61%
State1.53%
Other0.32%
BLM0.24%
Tribal0.03%
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 Public
Great for DIY roaming.
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