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Unit 28.
Planning guide for Game Management Unit 28, 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 28.
See Pro pricingTerrainForest/Mountains
OwnershipLand breakdown unavailable
Access DifficultySee IDFG
Key SpeciesPronghorn
Season TypeControlled Only
ZoneSalmon
Unit 28 Overview
Idaho Game Management Unit 28 (GMU 28) is a premier hunting destination located in the Salmon Elk Zone. Home to Pronghorn, this unit features high-elevation rugged terrain, requiring physical preparation and optics for cross-canyon spotting. Public-land breakdown for Unit 28 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
Pronghorn
Archery • Controlled
Archery
Controlled
Aug 15 - Sep 15
Prepare for the Hunt
Success in Unit 28 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.
- GMU Boundary Overlay
- BLM Surface-management Context
- Current Wildfire Overlay
- Slope, Road, and Wind Tools
Common Questions
Where is Unit 28?
Located in the Salmon Zone with forest/mountains terrain.
Is it public land?
Unit 28 is approximately 96.7% public. See full breakdown below.
Land Ownership
USFS87.7%
BLM8.44%
Private3.32%
State0.3%
Other0.24%
Source: IDFG Hunt Planner · Inside Idaho
Unit 28 Boundary
That portion of LEMHI COUNTY within the drainage of the Salmon River south and west of the river from the mouth of the Middle Fork of the Salmon River upstream to, but excluding, the Ellis Creek and Morgan Creek drainages to the Custer County line, and that portion of the north side of Camas Creek and north of Camas Creek Trail (Forest Service Trail 134) upstream from and including the Yellowjacket Creek drainage. Idah
Salmon Zone Context
East-Central Idaho — Salmon River Country
The Salmon zone covers the high-elevation drainages east of the Salmon River, with broad alpine basins, sage-and-fir mosaic terrain, and good migration corridors connecting summer and winter range. It's a balance of remote feel and reasonable access — a frequent first choice for non-wilderness DIY hunters.
Salmon, Challis, and Mackay are the staging towns. Snow can close upper roads any time after mid-October.
See all units in the Salmon ZonePlanning
Primary Region
Salmon / Challis
Nearest Supplies
Hunters typically basecamp or resupply in Salmon, Challis, Stanley.
Climate Outlook
High desert mountains. Dry, rugged, and extremely remote.
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 28: view source.