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Bannock Elk Zone
Idaho GMU 73
Strategic hunting data, boundary maps, and 2026 season dates for Game Management Unit 73.
Updated for 2026 Season
TerrainForest/Mountains
OwnershipLand breakdown unavailable
Access DifficultySee IDFG
Key SpeciesBlack Bear
Season TypeGeneral & Controlled
ZoneBannock
Unit 73 Overview
Idaho Game Management Unit 73 (GMU 73) 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 73 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 73 typically begin in Aug 30.
There are 11 confirmed seasons in Unit 73.
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Unit 73 Boundary
Those portions of BANNOCK, FRANKLIN, POWER, and ONEIDA COUNTIES within the following boundary: beginning on U.S. 91 at the Idaho-Utah State line, then north to Arimo, then northwest on Arimo-Garden Gap-Rattlesnake Road to Mink Creek Highway, then south along Mink Creek Highway to Arbon Valley Highway near Pauline, then south on Arbon Valley Highway to State Highway 37, then west to Holbrook, then south on Holbrook-Stone Road to the Idaho-Utah State line, then east along the state line 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 73
Where is Idaho GMU 73?
Unit 73 sits in the Bannock Elk Zone. The landscape is predominantly forest/mountains, requiring appropriate gear and preparation.
What species can I hunt in Unit 73?
Unit 73 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 73?
Yes. Cell service is often limited or non-existent in the core hunting areas of Unit 73. Having saved offline maps is critical for safety and staying on legal ground.
Is Unit 73 mostly public land?
Unit 73 is approximately 33.7% public (mostly private). Map study and boundary awareness are essential to avoid trespass.
Land Ownership Breakdown
Private64.17%
USFS16%
BLM15.88%
State1.82%
Other0.03%
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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