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Unit 36A.
Strategic hunting guide for Game Management Unit 36A. 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
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.
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 2 confirmed seasons in Unit 36A.
View Full SchedulePrepare for the Hunt
Success in Unit 36A 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 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.