Idaho
Unit 43.
Strategic hunting guide for Game Management Unit 43. Real-time fire updates, public land boundaries, and confirmed season dates.
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Unlock Field MapsUnit 43 Overview
Idaho Game Management Unit 43 (GMU 43) is a premier hunting destination located in the Smoky - Bennett 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. Unit 43 is comprised largely of private land (100%), making map study and boundary awareness essential for avoiding trespass.
2025 Regular Schedule
Official Regulation Feed
There are 13 confirmed seasons in Unit 43.
View Full SchedulePrepare for the Hunt
Success in Unit 43 requires understanding the sage steppe/mountain 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
Common Questions
about Unit 43
Which Elk Zone is Unit 43 in?
Unit 43 is part of the Smoky - Bennett Elk Zone.
Is there public land in Unit 43?
Yes, Unit 43 is approximately 0% public land.
Prepare for the Hunt
Success in Unit 43 requires understanding the sage steppe/mountain 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
Planning
Authorities
Always verify regulations with official government entities before heading into the backcountry.
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