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Bannock Elk Zone
Idaho GMU 70
Strategic hunting data, boundary maps, and 2026 season dates for Game Management Unit 70.
Updated for 2026 Season
TerrainForest/Mountains
OwnershipLand breakdown unavailable
Access DifficultySee IDFG
Key SpeciesBlack Bear
Season TypeGeneral & Controlled
ZoneBannock
Unit 70 Overview
Idaho Game Management Unit 70 (GMU 70) is a premier hunting destination located in the Bannock Elk Zone. Home to Black Bear, Deer, Elk, Gray Wolf, Mountain Lion, this unit features high-elevation rugged terrain, requiring physical preparation and optics for cross-canyon spotting. Public-land breakdown for Unit 70 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 70 typically begin in Aug 30.
There are 11 confirmed seasons in Unit 70.
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Unit 70 Boundary
Those portions of BANNOCK and POWER COUNTIES within the following boundary: beginning at the junction of Interstate 86 and Interstate 15 near Pocatello, then west on Interstate 86 to Bannock Creek-Arbon Valley Highway, then south along Bannock Creek-Arbon Valley Highway to Mink Creek-Arbon Valley junction near Pauline, then northeast along Mink Creek Road to Rattlesnake Creek Road, then east along Rattlesnake Creek-Garden Gap-Arimo Road, then southeast on Rattlesnake Creek-Garden GapArimo Road to Arimo, then north on Interstate 15 to the point of beginning.
Bannock Zone Context
Southeastern Idaho — Bannock Range
The Bannock zone covers the range south of Pocatello — mixed sage and timber with good roads and a heavy mix of public and private. Elk presence is steady but not spectacular.
Pocatello and Lava Hot Springs are the obvious staging towns.
See all units in the Bannock ZoneCommon Questions About Unit 70
Where is Idaho GMU 70?
Unit 70 sits in the Bannock Elk Zone. The landscape is predominantly forest/mountains, requiring appropriate gear and preparation.
What species can I hunt in Unit 70?
Unit 70 has open seasons for 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 70?
Yes. Cell service is often limited or non-existent in the core hunting areas of Unit 70. Having saved offline maps is critical for safety and staying on legal ground.
Is Unit 70 mostly public land?
Unit 70 is approximately 38.3% public (mostly private). Map study and boundary awareness are essential to avoid trespass.
Land Ownership Breakdown
Private40.57%
USFS25.18%
Tribal21.12%
BLM11.02%
State2.11%
Source: IDFG Hunt Planner · Inside Idaho.
Other Units in the Bannock Zone
Season and regulatory information sourced from Idaho Fish and Game proclamations. Land ownership data compiled from public records. Maps generated by Roam Idaho.
Terrain Breakdown
Key Insight
Predominantly Forest/Mountains
Prepare for steep elevation and spot-and-stalk tactics.
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Land Access
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Mostly Private
Requires map study.
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