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Unit 22.
Strategic hunting guide for Game Management Unit 22. Real-time fire updates, public land boundaries, and confirmed season dates.
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Unlock Field MapsTerrainForest/Mountains
OwnershipLand breakdown unavailable
Access DifficultySee IDFG
Key SpeciesBlack Bear
Season TypeGeneral & Controlled
ZoneWeiser River
Unit 22 Overview
Idaho Game Management Unit 22 (GMU 22) is a premier hunting destination located in the Weiser River 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 22 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 15 confirmed seasons in Unit 22.
View Full SchedulePrepare for the Hunt
Success in Unit 22 requires understanding the forest/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 22?
Located in the Weiser River Zone with forest/mountains terrain.
Is it public land?
Unit 22 is approximately 72.8% public. See full breakdown below.
Unit 22 Boundary
Those portions of IDAHO, ADAMS, and WASHINGTON COUNTIES within the following boundary: beginning at the mouth of Granite Creek on the Snake River, then up Granite Creek to Purgatory Saddle located on the watershed divide between Rapid River and Snake River, then south along the divide to Lick Creek Lookout, then along the watershed divide between Boulder Creek and the Weiser River to the watershed divide between Mud Creek and the Weiser River, then south along the divide to U.S. 95, then southwest on U.S. 95 to Cambridge, then northwest on State Highway 71 to Brownlee Dam, then down the Snake River to the point of beginning.
Weiser River Zone Context
West-Central Idaho — Weiser Drainage
The Weiser River zone covers lower-elevation timber country between the Snake River and the Payette Forest. Elk densities are moderate; mule deer and bear share the landscape heavily.
Council, Cambridge, and Weiser are the gateways. Public-private boundaries can be confusing — boundary apps matter here.
See all units in the Weiser River ZonePlanning
Primary Region
McCall / Weiser
Nearest Supplies
Hunters typically basecamp or resupply in McCall, Council, Cascade.
Climate Outlook
High alpine granite peaks to deep river gorges. Access can be difficult due to snow.
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 22: view source.