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Bannock Elk Zone
Idaho GMU 73A
Strategic hunting data, boundary maps, and 2026 season dates for Game Management Unit 73A.
Updated for 2026 Season
TerrainForest/Mountains
OwnershipLand breakdown unavailable
Access DifficultySee IDFG
Key SpeciesBlack Bear
Season TypeGeneral & Controlled
ZoneBannock
Unit 73A Overview
Idaho Game Management Unit 73A (GMU 73A) 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 73A 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 73A typically begin in Aug 30.
There are 12 confirmed seasons in Unit 73A.
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Unit 73A Boundary
Those portions of BANNOCK, ONEIDA, and POWER COUNTIES within the following boundary: beginning at Holbrook, then north on State Highway 37 to Interstate 86, then northeast on Interstate 86 to Bannock Creek-Arbon Valley Highway, then south on Bannock Creek-Arbon Valley Highway to State Highway 37, then west on State Highway 37 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 73A
Where is Idaho GMU 73A?
Unit 73A sits in the Bannock Elk Zone. The landscape is predominantly forest/mountains, requiring appropriate gear and preparation.
What species can I hunt in Unit 73A?
Unit 73A 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 73A?
Yes. Cell service is often limited or non-existent in the core hunting areas of Unit 73A. Having saved offline maps is critical for safety and staying on legal ground.
Is Unit 73A mostly public land?
Unit 73A is approximately 24.3% public (mostly private). Map study and boundary awareness are essential to avoid trespass.
Land Ownership Breakdown
Private48.91%
Tribal23.13%
BLM19.95%
State4.05%
USFS0.27%
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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