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Unit 10A.
Planning guide for Game Management Unit 10A, with sourced terrain, public-land percentages, published schedules, and links to the connected Pro map.
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Pro includes the interactive GMU map, BLM surface-management context, terrain tools, and current wildfire overlays for Unit 10A.
See Pro pricingTerrainRugged Mountains
OwnershipLand breakdown unavailable
Access DifficultySee IDFG
Key SpeciesBlack Bear
Season TypeGeneral & Controlled
ZoneDworshak
Unit 10A Overview
Idaho Game Management Unit 10A (GMU 10A) is a premier hunting destination located in the Dworshak Elk Zone. Home to Black Bear, Deer, Elk, Gray Wolf, Mountain Lion, White-tailed Deer, this unit features high-elevation rugged terrain, requiring physical preparation and optics for cross-canyon spotting. Public-land breakdown for Unit 10A is not yet integrated into our database — verify acreage with Idaho Fish and Game's Hunt Planner before scouting.
2026 Regular Schedule
Official Regulation Feed
Species
Weapon
Tag
Dates
Deer
Any Weapon • Regular Deer Tag
Any Weapon
Regular Deer Tag
Oct 10 - Nov 3
Deer
Archery • Regular Deer Tag
Archery
Regular Deer Tag
Aug 30 - Sep 30
White-tailed Deer
Any Weapon • White-tailed Deer Tag
Any Weapon
White-tailed Deer Tag
Oct 10 - Dec 1
White-tailed Deer
Archery • White-tailed Deer Tag
Archery
White-tailed Deer Tag
Aug 30 - Sep 30
White-tailed Deer
Archery • White-tailed Deer Tag
Archery
White-tailed Deer Tag
Dec 5 - Dec 20
White-tailed Deer
Muzzleloader • White-tailed Deer Tag
Muzzleloader
White-tailed Deer Tag
Dec 2 - Dec 11
Elk
Archery • A Tag
Archery
A Tag
Aug 30 - Sep 30
Elk
Muzzleloader • A Tag
Muzzleloader
A Tag
Dec 2 - Dec 14
Elk
Any Weapon • B Tag
Any Weapon
B Tag
Oct 10 - Nov 3
Black Bear
Any Weapon • General
Any Weapon
General
Aug 30 - Oct 31
Black Bear
Any Weapon • General
Any Weapon
General
Apr 15 - May 31
Mountain Lion
Any Weapon • General
Any Weapon
General
July 1 - June 30
Gray Wolf
Any Weapon • General
Any Weapon
General
July 1 - June 30
Gray Wolf
Any Weapon • General
Any Weapon
General
Apr 1 - Nov 14
Gray Wolf
Any Weapon • General
Any Weapon
General
Nov 15 - Mar 31
Gray Wolf
Trapping • General
Trapping
General
Dec 1 - Feb 28
Prepare for the Hunt
Success in Unit 10A requires understanding the rugged mountains terrain and public land boundaries. Use Roam Idaho for connected trip planning, then carry an official offline map before leaving service.
- GMU Boundary Overlay
- BLM Surface-management Context
- Current Wildfire Overlay
- Slope, Road, and Wind Tools
Common Questions
Where is Unit 10A?
Located in the Dworshak Zone with rugged mountains terrain.
Is it public land?
Unit 10A is approximately 48.4% public. See full breakdown below.
Land Ownership
Private49.14%
USFS23.54%
State23.46%
BLM1.05%
Tribal0.97%
Other0.4%
Source: IDFG Hunt Planner · Inside Idaho
Unit 10A Boundary
Those portions of SHOSHONE, IDAHO and CLEARWATER COUNTIES within the following boundary: beginning at the mouth of the North Fork of the Clearwater River along the southern shoreline, upstream to Dworshak Dam, then up Dworshak Reservoir along the southern shoreline to Dent Bridge, then north on Elk River Road to Elk River, then north on Elk Creek Road (Forest Service Road 382) to Hemlock Butte, then north along the watershed divide between the St. Maries and Little North Fork of the Clearwater Rivers over Stony Butte to White Rock Springs, then east on Gold Center-Roundtop Road (Forest Service Road 301) to Goat Idah
Dworshak Zone Context
North-Central Idaho — Reservoir Country
Dworshak wraps the reservoir of the same name, with steep timbered drainages and a lake-edge ecology that supports both elk and bear. The zone's reputation is mid-tier — fewer bulls than Lolo or Selway but easier draws.
Many trailheads are reached by water; a small boat or shuttle changes what's huntable. Orofino is the supply hub.
See all units in the Dworshak ZonePlanning
Primary Region
Clearwater & Nez Perce
Nearest Supplies
Hunters typically basecamp or resupply in Lewiston, Orofino, Grangeville.
Climate Outlook
Steep, rugged canyons and dense forests. River valleys are mild, high country is severe.
Authorities
Always verify regulations with official government entities before heading into the backcountry.
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Season dates and tag rules sourced from Idaho Fish and Game proclamations. Original IDFG entry for Unit 10A: view source.