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Unit 36.
Strategic hunting guide for Game Management Unit 36. Real-time fire updates, public land boundaries, and confirmed season dates.
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Unlock Field MapsTerrainMountain/Foothill
OwnershipLand breakdown unavailable
Access DifficultySee IDFG
Key SpeciesPronghorn
Season TypeControlled Only
ZoneSawtooth
Unit 36 Overview
Idaho Game Management Unit 36 (GMU 36) is a premier hunting destination located in the Sawtooth 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 36 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 1 confirmed seasons in Unit 36.
View Full SchedulePrepare for the Hunt
Success in Unit 36 requires understanding the mountain/foothill 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 36?
Located in the Sawtooth Zone with mountain/foothill terrain.
Is it public land?
Unit 36 is approximately 96.7% public. See full breakdown below.
Unit 36 Boundary
Those portions of BLAINE and CUSTER COUNTIES within the Salmon River drainage upstream from and including the Yankee Fork on the north side of the river, and upstream from, and including the Warm Springs, Treon, Cold, and Beaver Creek drainages on the south side of the Salmon River, and including the Marsh Creek drainage of the Middle Fork of the Salmon River.
Sawtooth Zone Context
Central Idaho — Sawtooth Range
The Sawtooth zone covers Idaho's most photographed mountain range and the Stanley Basin below it. Elk hunting is strong but the terrain is uncompromising — granite peaks, glacial valleys, and significant elevation gain on every approach.
Stanley and Ketchum are the gateways. Snow and weather windows close earlier here than in lower zones.
See all units in the Sawtooth 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 36: view source.