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Unit 24.
Strategic hunting guide for Game Management Unit 24. 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
ZoneMcCall
Unit 24 Overview
Idaho Game Management Unit 24 (GMU 24) is a premier hunting destination located in the McCall 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 24 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 19 confirmed seasons in Unit 24.
View Full SchedulePrepare for the Hunt
Success in Unit 24 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 24?
Located in the McCall Zone with forest/mountains terrain.
Is it public land?
Unit 24 is approximately 55.7% public. See full breakdown below.
Land Ownership
Private42.89%
USFS42.78%
State10.92%
Other1.62%
BLM0.37%
Source: IDFG Hunt Planner · Inside Idaho
Unit 24 Boundary
That portion of VALLEY COUNTY within the drainage of the North Fork of the Payette River, except that portion south of Smiths Ferry Bridge-Packer John Road (Forest Service Road 689) up to Murray Saddle, and on the east side of the river and south of Smith Ferry-High Valley Road on the west side of the river.
McCall Zone Context
West-Central Idaho — Payette National Forest
The McCall zone covers the Payette Forest country east and north of McCall — Sawtooth-adjacent terrain with strong elk populations, mixed conifer forest, and good road access. It's one of the more popular general-tag zones for Idaho residents.
McCall is the obvious base. Routes north toward Yellow Pine and the Frank Church boundary open in early summer. Expect company on accessible drainages.
See all units in the McCall 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 24: view source.