Idaho GMU 77
Strategic hunting data, boundary maps, and published IDFG season dates for Game Management Unit 77.
Unit 77 Overview
Idaho Game Management Unit 77 (GMU 77) is in the Bear River 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 46.2% of Unit 77 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 98.79%; 1.21% 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 77 records is Apr 15. Each species, tag, weapon, and hunt area has its own dates and restrictions below.
EElk Seasons
- GeneralArcheryGeneral B TagAntlerless or Spike · Area Units 75, 77 and 78Season Dates
- GeneralArcheryGeneral A TagAntlerless or Antlered · Area Units 75, 77 and 78Season Dates
- GeneralAny WeaponGeneral B TagAntlered · Area Units 75, 77 and 78Season Dates
- GeneralAny WeaponGeneral A TagAntlerless · Area Units 75, 77 and 78Season Dates
- GeneralMuzzleloaderGeneral A TagAntlerless · Area Units 75, 77 and 78Season 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
Harvest Trends & Success
Harvest statistics for Unit 77
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 77 Boundary
That portion of FRANKLIN COUNTY within the following boundary: beginning at U.S. 91 on the Idaho-Utah State line, then north to Preston, then north on State Highway 34 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 south on Highline Trail (Forest Service Trail 316) to Danish Pass (Forest Service Road 415), then west on (Forest Service Road 415), then south on Franklin Basin Road to the Idaho-Utah State line, then west on the state line to the point of beginning.
Bear River Zone Context
Southeastern Idaho — Bear River Range
The Bear River zone groups Units 75, 77, and 78 in southeastern Idaho near Utah. Check the Idaho unit boundaries when planning a mountain approach; an Idaho tag does not authorize hunting after crossing into another state.
Consider Preston or Montpelier when arranging supplies, according to your route. Check both states' travel and game-transport rules if your approach crosses the border.
See all units in the Bear River ZoneCommon Questions About Unit 77
Where is Idaho GMU 77?
Unit 77 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 77?
Unit 77 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 77?
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 77 mostly public land?
Unit 77 is approximately 46.2% 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 Bear River Zone
Before hunting Unit 77
- 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 77. 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.