Where is Idaho GMU 22 located?

Idaho GMU 22 is situated in the Weiser River Elk Zone. The terrain is predominantly forest/mountains.

What animals can you hunt in Unit 22?

Key species in Unit 22 include Deer, White-tailed Deer, Elk, Black Bear, Mountain Lion, Gray Wolf. Always check current regulations for open seasons.

Is Unit 22 beginner friendly?

Yes, the high percentage of public land makes it accessible given the forest/mountains terrain.

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Unit 22.

Planning guide for Game Management Unit 22, with sourced terrain, public-land percentages, published schedules, and links to the connected Pro map.

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TerrainForest/Mountains

OwnershipLand breakdown unavailable

Access DifficultySee IDFG

Key SpeciesBlack Bear

Season TypeGeneral & Controlled

ZoneWeiser River

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.

2026 Regular Schedule

Official Regulation Feed

Species

Weapon

Tag

Dates

Deer

Any Weapon • Regular Deer Tag

Any Weapon

Regular Deer Tag

Oct 10 - Oct 24

Deer

Any Weapon • Regular Deer Tag

Any Weapon

Regular Deer Tag

Oct 10 - Oct 24

Deer

Archery • Regular Deer Tag

Archery

Regular Deer Tag

Aug 30 - Sep 30

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 - Oct 31

White-tailed Deer

Archery • White-tailed Deer Tag

Archery

White-tailed Deer Tag

Aug 30 - Sep 30

Elk

Archery • A Tag

Archery

A Tag

Aug 30 - Sep 30

Elk

Any Weapon • B Tag

Any Weapon

B Tag

Oct 25 - Nov 3

Black Bear

Any Weapon • General

Any Weapon

General

Aug 30 - Nov 30

Black Bear

Any Weapon • General

Any Weapon

General

Apr 1 - June 30

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 22 requires understanding the forest/mountains terrain and public land boundaries. Use Roam Idaho for connected trip planning, then carry an official offline map before leaving service.

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BLM Surface-management Context
Current Wildfire Overlay
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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.

Land Ownership

USFS53.99%

Private26.37%

State11.12%

BLM7.67%

Source: IDFG Hunt Planner · Inside Idaho

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.

Source: IDFG 2026 Big Game Seasons & Rules

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.

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Planning

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.

Payette National Forest IDFG Big Game Regulations Idaho BLM Office

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Season dates and tag rules sourced from Idaho Fish and Game proclamations. Original IDFG entry for Unit 22: view source.

Unit 22 Boundary

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.

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Idaho Unit 22.

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Unit 22 Overview

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Prepare for the Hunt

Common Questions

Unit 22 Boundary

West-Central Idaho — Weiser Drainage

Planning

Authorities

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Idaho Unit 22.

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Unit 22 Overview

2026 Regular Schedule

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Common Questions

Unit 22 Boundary

West-Central Idaho — Weiser Drainage

Planning

Authorities

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