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Tex Creek Elk Zone
Idaho GMU 69
Strategic hunting data, boundary maps, and 2026 season dates for Game Management Unit 69.
Updated for 2026 Season
TerrainHigh Desert/Basin
OwnershipLand breakdown unavailable
Access DifficultySee IDFG
Key SpeciesBlack Bear
Season TypeGeneral & Controlled
ZoneTex Creek
Unit 69 Overview
Idaho Game Management Unit 69 (GMU 69) 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 69 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 69 typically begin in Oct 10.
There are 17 confirmed seasons in Unit 69.
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Unit 69 Boundary
Those portions of BINGHAM, BONNEVILLE, and CARIBOU COUNTIES within the following boundary: beginning at Idaho Falls, then south on U.S. 91 to Blackfoot, then south on Interstate 15 to the Fort Hall interchange, then east on Fort HallGovernment Dam Road to the Blackfoot River below the Government Dam, then along the north and east shore of the Blackfoot River and Reservoir to State Highway 34, then north on State Highway 34 to West Side Road, then north on West Side Road west of Grays Lake to Bone-Grays Lake Road, then east on Bone-Grays Lake Road to Grays Lake Outlet, then downstream along the outlet to Brockman Creek, then up Brockman Creek to the Brockman Guard Station, then northwest on Skyline Ridge Road (Forest Service Road 077) to Fall Creek Road (Forest Service Road 077), then east on Fall Creek Road to the watershed divide between Fall and Tex Creeks, then north along the Fall Creek-Tex Creek, Antelope Creek-Pritchard Creek, Antelope Creek-Garden Creek and Garden Creek-Granite Creek watershed divides to the South Fork of the Snake River, then downstream along the mean high water line on the south shore of the South Fork to the Heise measuring cable (about 1.5 miles upstream from Heise Hot Springs), then southwest to U.S. 26, then west on U.S. 26 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 69
Where is Idaho GMU 69?
Unit 69 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 69?
Unit 69 has open seasons for Deer, White-tailed Deer, Elk, Black Bear, Mountain Lion, Gray Wolf. Confirm season dates and weapon legality with Idaho Fish and Game before applying or buying tags.
Are offline maps useful in GMU 69?
Yes. Cell service is often limited or non-existent in Unit 69. 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 69 mostly public land?
Unit 69 is approximately 21% public (mostly private). Map study and boundary awareness are essential to avoid trespass.
Land Ownership Breakdown
Private58.2%
Tribal19.12%
State15.24%
BLM4.06%
USFS1.6%
Other0.11%
Source: IDFG Hunt Planner · Inside Idaho.
Other Units in the Tex Creek 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
Mostly Private
Requires map study.
Pro Hunting Map
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Species Guides
Species associated with Unit 69. Open a guide for habitat, timing, and regulation context.
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.