Idaho GMU 74
Strategic hunting data, boundary maps, and published IDFG season dates for Game Management Unit 74.
Unit 74 Overview
Idaho Game Management Unit 74 (GMU 74) is in the Bannock Elk Zone. Season records in this guide list Black Bear, Elk, Mule Deer, White-tailed Deer. This unit features high-elevation rugged terrain, requiring physical preparation and optics for cross-canyon spotting. About 25.7% of Unit 74 is mapped as public land. This is not parcel-level access authorization; verify boundaries, closures, and legal access before entering.
Landscape Analysis
Surface Management
Agency shares from IDFG Hunt Planner; this is not parcel-level access authorization.
2026 season dates, from Idaho Fish and Game
Pulled from the IDFG Hunt Planner API (2026). Idaho re-issues seasons each year and corrects its own systems between editions, so Idaho Fish and Game remains the sole authority for legal dates, tags and restrictions. Confirm before you hunt.
Check the IDFG Hunt PlannerPublished Season Schedule
The earliest opening in our Unit 74 records is Apr 15. Each species, tag, weapon, and hunt area has its own dates and restrictions below.
EElk Seasons
- GeneralArcheryGeneral A TagAntlerless or Antlered · Area Units 70, 71, 72, 73, 73A and 74Season Dates
- GeneralAny WeaponGeneral A TagAntlerless · Area Units 70, 71, 72, 73, 73A and 74Season Dates
- ControlledAny WeaponControlled Hunt Extra AntlerlessAntlerless · Hunt 2172 · 100 permits · Area 74XSeason Dates
- GeneralMuzzleloaderGeneral A TagAntlerless · Area Units 70, 71, 72, 73, 73A and 74Season Dates
- ControlledAny WeaponControlled Hunt Extra AntlerlessAntlerless · Hunt 2173 · 100 permits · Area 74XSeason Dates
BBlack Bear Seasons
- GeneralAny WeaponGeneral Any WeaponEither-sexSeason Dates
- GeneralDog TrainingGeneral Any WeaponEither-sexSeason Dates
MMule and White-tailed Deer Seasons
- GeneralArcheryGeneral ArcheryAntleredSeason Dates
- GeneralAny WeaponGeneral Any WeaponAntleredSeason Dates
- ControlledMuzzleloaderControlled Hunt MuzzleloaderAntlered · Hunt 1098 · 20 permitsSeason Dates
Harvest Trends & Success
Harvest statistics for Unit 74
Seven seasons of hunter counts, harvest totals and success rates, broken out by weapon — straight from Idaho Fish and Game.
Controlled Hunt Draw Odds
Draw odds for every hunt in this unit
Resident and nonresident draw odds, permits offered, and applicant counts for the 2026 Idaho controlled hunt drawings.
Unit 74 Boundary
Those portions of BANNOCK, CARIBOU, and FRANKLIN COUNTIES within the following boundary: beginning at Preston, then north on U.S. 91 to Interstate 15, then north on Interstate 15 to U.S. 30N, then east on U.S. 30N to Pebble-Bancroft county road (old U.S. 30N), then northeast to State Highway 34, then south on State Highway 34 to the point of beginning.
Bannock Zone Context
Southeastern Idaho — Bannock Range
The Bannock zone groups Units 70, 71, 72, 73, 73A, and 74 in southeastern Idaho. Compare the included unit guides before choosing a Pocatello-area approach; terrain, ownership, and hunt-area restrictions need to be checked at the individual-unit level.
Consider Pocatello or Lava Hot Springs when arranging supplies, according to your route. Check legal entry, landowner permission, and the current road condition before choosing a trailhead.
See all units in the Bannock ZoneCommon Questions About Unit 74
Where is Idaho GMU 74?
Unit 74 sits in the Bannock Elk Zone. The landscape is predominantly forest/mountains, requiring appropriate gear and preparation.
What species can I hunt in Unit 74?
Unit 74 season records list Black Bear, Mule Deer, Elk. Confirm current dates and weapon legality with Idaho Fish and Game before applying or buying tags.
Are offline maps useful in GMU 74?
Plan for gaps in cell service. 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 74 mostly public land?
Unit 74 is approximately 25.7% public (mostly private). Public-land share is not parcel-level access permission; verify ownership boundaries, legal routes, and closures before entering.
Other Units in the Bannock Zone
Before hunting Unit 74
- Compare Idaho season and tag planning information against the specific hunt number and species you intend to pursue.
- Review public-land access and land-manager resources to check entry routes, road restrictions, and closures.
- Use the backcountry hunting preparation guide to plan navigation, weather protection, and the trip back out.
Terrain Breakdown
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Land Access
Species associated with Unit 74. 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.