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Bear River Elk Zone
Idaho GMU 75
Strategic hunting data, boundary maps, and 2026 season dates for Game Management Unit 75.
Updated for 2026 Season
TerrainForest/Mountains
OwnershipLand breakdown unavailable
Access DifficultySee IDFG
Key SpeciesBlack Bear
Season TypeGeneral & Controlled
ZoneBear River
Unit 75 Overview
Idaho Game Management Unit 75 (GMU 75) is a premier hunting destination located in the Bear River 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 75 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 75 typically begin in Oct 10.
There are 14 confirmed seasons in Unit 75.
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Unit 75 Boundary
Those portions of BEAR LAKE, CARIBOU, and FRANKLIN COUNTIES within the following boundary: beginning at Montpelier, then northwest on U.S. 30 to State Highway 34, then south to Cleveland Bridge, then south on the county road to Maple Grove Hot Springs, then east on Hot Springs-Strawberry Canyon Road to Strawberry Canyon-Emigration Canyon Road, then east on Strawberry Canyon-Emigration Canyon Road to Ovid, then east on U.S. 89 to the point of beginning.
Bear River Zone Context
Southeastern Idaho — Bear River Range
The Bear River zone covers the range straddling the Idaho-Utah border. Mixed conifer and aspen at elevation, sage benches below. Elk presence is migratory and tied to weather.
Preston and Montpelier are the staging towns. Cross-border travel is common — check both states' rules if you'll cross.
See all units in the Bear River ZoneCommon Questions About Unit 75
Where is Idaho GMU 75?
Unit 75 sits in the Bear River Elk Zone. The landscape is predominantly forest/mountains, requiring appropriate gear and preparation.
What species can I hunt in Unit 75?
Unit 75 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 75?
Yes. Cell service is often limited or non-existent in the core hunting areas of Unit 75. Having saved offline maps is critical for safety and staying on legal ground.
Is Unit 75 mostly public land?
Unit 75 is approximately 42.6% public (mixed public/private). Map study and boundary awareness are essential to avoid trespass.
Land Ownership Breakdown
Private57.35%
USFS35.98%
BLM3.92%
State2.69%
Source: IDFG Hunt Planner · Inside Idaho.
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Terrain Breakdown
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Predominantly Forest/Mountains
Prepare for steep elevation and spot-and-stalk tactics.
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Mixed Public/Private
Requires map study.
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