Idaho GMU 76
Strategic hunting data, boundary maps, and published IDFG season dates for Game Management Unit 76.
Unit 76 Overview
Idaho Game Management Unit 76 (GMU 76) is in the Diamond Creek Elk Zone. Season records in this guide list Black Bear, Elk, Mule Deer, Pronghorn Antelope, White-tailed Deer. This unit features high-elevation rugged terrain, requiring physical preparation and optics for cross-canyon spotting. About 54.2% of Unit 76 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.
Listed agency shares total 94.08%; 5.92% is not itemized in this breakdown.
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 76 records is Jan 1. Each species, tag, weapon, and hunt area has its own dates and restrictions below.
EElk Seasons
- ControlledAny WeaponControlled Hunt Extra AntlerlessAntlerless · Hunt 2256 · 50 permits · Area 76-1XSeason Dates
- ControlledAny WeaponControlled Hunt Extra AntlerlessAntlerless · Hunt 2257 · 50 permits · Area 76-1XSeason Dates
- GeneralArcheryGeneral B TagAntlerless or Antlered · Area Portion of Unit 76Season Dates
- GeneralArcheryGeneral A TagAntlerless or Antlered · Area Units 66A and 76Season Dates
- GeneralAny WeaponGeneral B TagAntlerless · Area Portion of Unit 76Season Dates
- ControlledAny WeaponControlled Hunt AntlerlessAntlerless · Hunt 2107 · 600 permitsSeason Dates
- ControlledAny WeaponControlled Hunt AntlerlessAntlerless · Hunt 2108 · 100 permits · Area 76-1Season Dates
- ControlledAny WeaponControlled Hunt Extra AntlerlessAntlerless · Hunt 2174 · 50 permits · Area 76-1XSeason 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
PPronghorn Antelope Seasons
- ControlledAny WeaponControlled Hunt Either SexAntlerless or Antlered · Hunt 4024 · 5 permits · Area 76-1Season Dates
Harvest Trends & Success
Harvest statistics for Unit 76
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 76 Boundary
Those portions of BEAR LAKE and CARIBOU COUNTIES within the following boundary: beginning at U.S. 89 on the Idaho-Utah State line, then north to Montpelier, then north on U.S. 30 to Soda Springs, then northeast on State Highway 34 to the Idaho-Wyoming State line, then south on the Idaho-Wyoming State line to the Idaho-Utah State line, then west on the Idaho-Utah State line to the point of beginning.
Diamond Creek Zone Context
Southeastern Idaho — Caribou Range
The Diamond Creek zone groups Units 66A and 76 in southeastern Idaho. Compare both unit guides when planning around Caribou-range country; a nearby unit in Tex Creek or Bannock is not covered merely because the landscape appears continuous.
Consider Soda Springs when arranging Idaho supplies, according to your route. If using a Wyoming approach, check the state boundary and applicable travel rules, then verify the forecast and current road condition.
See all units in the Diamond Creek ZoneCommon Questions About Unit 76
Where is Idaho GMU 76?
Unit 76 sits in the Diamond Creek Elk Zone. The landscape is predominantly forest/mountains, requiring appropriate gear and preparation.
What species can I hunt in Unit 76?
Unit 76 season records list Elk, Black Bear, Mule Deer. Confirm current dates and weapon legality with Idaho Fish and Game before applying or buying tags.
Are offline maps useful in GMU 76?
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 76 mostly public land?
Unit 76 is approximately 54.2% public (mixed public/private). Public-land share is not parcel-level access permission; verify ownership boundaries, legal routes, and closures before entering.
Other Units in the Diamond Creek Zone
Before hunting Unit 76
- 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 76. 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.