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Unit 36A.
Planning guide for Game Management Unit 36A, with sourced terrain, public-land percentages, published schedules, and links to the connected Pro map.
Boundary Map Locked
Pro includes the interactive GMU map, BLM surface-management context, terrain tools, and current wildfire overlays for Unit 36A.
See Pro pricingTerrainMountain/Foothill
OwnershipLand breakdown unavailable
Access DifficultySee IDFG
Key SpeciesPronghorn
Season TypeControlled Only
ZonePioneer
Unit 36A Overview
Idaho Game Management Unit 36A (GMU 36A) is a premier hunting destination located in the Pioneer 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 36A 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
Pronghorn
Short Range • Controlled
Short Range
Controlled
Sep 25 - Oct 24
Prepare for the Hunt
Success in Unit 36A requires understanding the mountain/foothill 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 36A?
Located in the Pioneer Zone with mountain/foothill terrain.
Is it public land?
Unit 36A is approximately 97.2% public. See full breakdown below.
Land Ownership
USFS51.45%
BLM42.37%
State3.27%
Private2.8%
Other0.11%
Source: IDFG Hunt Planner · Inside Idaho
Unit 36A Boundary
That portion of CUSTER COUNTY within the Salmon River drainage south and west of U.S. 93 between Willow Creek Summit and the U.S. 93 bridge across the Salmon River south of the town of Challis, and all drainages on the southeast side of the Salmon River upstream from the U.S. 93 bridge to, but excluding, the Warm Springs, Treon, Cold, and Beaver Creek drainages.
Pioneer Zone Context
South-Central Idaho — Pioneer Mountains
The Pioneer zone covers the range east of Sun Valley — high alpine basins, exposed ridgelines, and a mix of public and ranch land. Trail Creek and the Copper Basin road network are the primary access corridors.
Ketchum, Mackay, and Carey are the staging towns. Many drainages require a 4WD high-clearance vehicle to reach trailheads.
See all units in the Pioneer 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 36A: view source.