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Unit 16.
Strategic hunting guide for Game Management Unit 16. Real-time fire updates, public land boundaries, and confirmed season dates.
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Unlock Field MapsTerrainRugged Mountains
OwnershipLand breakdown unavailable
Access DifficultySee IDFG
Key SpeciesBlack Bear
Season TypeGeneral & Controlled
ZoneElk City
Unit 16 Overview
Idaho Game Management Unit 16 (GMU 16) is a premier hunting destination located in the Elk City 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 16 is not yet integrated into our database — verify acreage with Idaho Fish and Game's Hunt Planner before scouting.
2025 Regular Schedule
Official Regulation Feed
Species
Weapon
Tag
Dates
Restricted
Any Weapon
Regular Tag
Oct 10 - Closed
Restricted
Any Weapon
Regular Tag
Oct 10 - Closed
Restricted
Any Weapon
Regular Tag
Oct 10 - Closed
Restricted
Any Weapon
Regular Tag
Oct 10 - Closed
Restricted
Any Weapon
Regular Tag
Oct 10 - Closed
There are 13 confirmed seasons in Unit 16.
View Full SchedulePrepare for the Hunt
Success in Unit 16 requires understanding the rugged mountains terrain and public land boundaries. Roam Idaho Members get access to offline maps, allowing you to navigate confidently without cell service.
- Offline Boundary Maps
- Real-time Fire Closures
- Private Land Ownership
- Access Point Coordinates
Common Questions
Where is Unit 16?
Located in the Elk City Zone with rugged mountains terrain.
Is it public land?
Unit 16 is approximately 80.3% public. See full breakdown below.
Land Ownership
USFS78.3%
Private18.73%
State1.47%
Tribal0.93%
Other0.48%
BLM0.05%
Source: IDFG Hunt Planner · Inside Idaho
Unit 16 Boundary
That portion of IDAHO COUNTY within the following boundary: beginning at the mouth of the Middle Fork of the Clearwater River, then upstream to the confluence of the Lochsa and Selway Rivers, then east along the watershed divide between the Lochsa and Selway Rivers to the watershed divide between Gedney and Three Links Creeks, then south along the divide to Big Fog Mountain, then along Forest Service Trail 343 to Big Fog Saddle, then south along Fog Mountain Road (Forest Service Road 319) to the Selway River, then upstream to Meadow Creek, then up Meadow Creek-Falls Point Road (Forest Service Road 443) to Forest Service Road 464, then west along Forest Service Road 464 to Forest Service Road 284, then along Forest Service Road 284 to the town of Clearwater, then west along the road down Sally Ann Creek to State Highway 13, then downstream on the South Fork of the Clearwater River to the point of beginning.
Elk City Zone Context
North-Central Idaho — Clearwater National Forest
Elk City sits at the confluence of historic mining country and dense Clearwater timber. The zone holds a strong general elk population and reasonable road access compared to its wilderness neighbors. The Magruder Corridor and the upper Selway River define its eastern edge.
Elk City itself is the only meaningful supply point. Fuel is limited; bring what you need. Most roads open by late June.
See all units in the Elk City 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 16: view source.