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Unit 45.
Strategic hunting guide for Game Management Unit 45. Real-time fire updates, public land boundaries, and confirmed season dates.
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Unlock Field MapsTerrainSage Steppe/Mountain
OwnershipLand breakdown unavailable
Access DifficultySee IDFG
Key SpeciesPronghorn
Season TypeControlled Only
ZoneSmoky - Bennett
Unit 45 Overview
Idaho Game Management Unit 45 (GMU 45) is a premier hunting destination located in the Smoky - Bennett 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 45 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 45.
View Full SchedulePrepare for the Hunt
Success in Unit 45 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
Where is Unit 45?
Located in the Smoky - Bennett Zone with sage steppe/mountain terrain.
Is it public land?
Unit 45 is approximately 64% public. See full breakdown below.
Land Ownership
BLM57.32%
Private35.81%
State6.29%
USFS0.29%
Other0.1%
Source: IDFG Hunt Planner · Inside Idaho
Unit 45 Boundary
Those portions of CAMAS, ELMORE, and GOODING COUNTIES within the following boundary: beginning at the junction of Interstate 84 and U.S. 20 (Mountain Home), then east on U.S. 20 to State Highway 46, then south on State Highway 46 to Gooding, then west on U.S. 26 to Interstate 84 (Bliss Exit 141), then west and north on Interstate 84 to the intersection with the Snake River at the King Hill Bridge (milepost 128.1)¸then downstream (excluding all islands) to State Highway 51, then north on State Highway 51 to the point of beginning.
Smoky - Bennett Zone Context
Idaho
An Idaho elk zone made up of one or more Game Management Units. Use the unit list below to drill into season dates, public-land access, and terrain detail for each individual unit.
Season dates and weapon legality vary by unit within this zone. Confirm tag rules with Idaho Fish and Game before applying or buying a tag.
See all units in the Smoky - Bennett ZonePlanning
Primary Region
Magic Valley & Sawtooths
Nearest Supplies
Hunters typically basecamp or resupply in Twin Falls, Hailey, Gooding.
Climate Outlook
Iconic jagged peaks and high valleys. Early winters and cold nights.
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.