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Unit 11A.
Planning guide for Game Management Unit 11A, 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 11A.
See Pro pricingTerrainRugged Mountains
OwnershipLand breakdown unavailable
Access DifficultySee IDFG
Key SpeciesBlack Bear
Season TypeGeneral & Controlled
ZonePalouse
Unit 11A Overview
Idaho Game Management Unit 11A (GMU 11A) is a premier hunting destination located in the Palouse Elk Zone. Home to Black Bear, 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 11A 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
White-tailed Deer
Any Weapon • White-tailed Deer Tag
Any Weapon
White-tailed Deer Tag
Oct 10 - Nov 20
White-tailed Deer
Archery • White-tailed Deer Tag
Archery
White-tailed Deer Tag
Aug 30 - Sep 30
Elk
Any Weapon • A Tag
Any Weapon
A Tag
Aug 1 - Sep 15
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 - Oct 24
Elk
Muzzleloader • B Tag
Muzzleloader
B Tag
Dec 2 - Dec 14
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
Trapping • General
Trapping
General
Dec 1 - Feb 28
Prepare for the Hunt
Success in Unit 11A 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 11A?
Located in the Palouse Zone with rugged mountains terrain.
Is it public land?
Unit 11A is approximately 0.8% public. See full breakdown below.
Land Ownership
Private83.95%
Tribal15.28%
BLM0.32%
State0.29%
Other0.14%
USFS0.01%
Source: IDFG Hunt Planner · Inside Idaho
Unit 11A Boundary
Those portions of CLEARWATER, NEZ PERCE, LEWIS, and IDAHO COUNTIES within the following boundary: beginning on the Clearwater River at the U.S. 95 bridge near Spalding, upstream (excluding islands) to the South Fork of the Clearwater River, then up the South Fork to Harpster Grade Bridge, then southwest on State Highway 13 to U.S. 95 at Grangeville, then northwest on U.S. 95 to the point of beginning.
Palouse Zone Context
West-Central Idaho — Rolling Hills
The Palouse zone covers low-elevation rolling farmland and Conservation Reserve units in west-central Idaho. Elk presence here is tied to the timber edges where cropland meets the foothills, and access can be heavily private.
Confirm landowner permission before scouting. Public access programs (Access Yes) are the practical pathway into much of this zone.
See all units in the Palouse 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 11A: view source.