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Unit 4A.
Planning guide for Game Management Unit 4A, with sourced terrain, public-land percentages, published schedules, and links to the connected Pro map.
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Pro includes the interactive GMU map, BLM surface-management context, terrain tools, and current wildfire overlays for Unit 4A.
See Pro pricingTerrainDense Forest
OwnershipLand breakdown unavailable
Access DifficultySee IDFG
Key SpeciesBlack Bear
Season TypeGeneral & Controlled
ZonePanhandle
Unit 4A Overview
Idaho Game Management Unit 4A (GMU 4A) is a premier hunting destination located in the Panhandle Elk Zone. Home to Black Bear, Deer, Elk, Gray Wolf, Mountain Lion, White-tailed Deer, this unit features dense conifer and timber country, where still-hunting and short-range glassing dominate. Public-land breakdown for Unit 4A 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
Deer
Any Weapon • Regular Deer Tag
Any Weapon
Regular Deer Tag
Oct 10 - Oct 31
Deer
Any Weapon • Regular Deer Tag
Any Weapon
Regular Deer Tag
Nov 1 - Nov 14
Deer
Any Weapon • Regular Deer Tag
Any Weapon
Regular Deer Tag
Nov 15 - Dec 1
Deer
Any Weapon • Regular Deer Tag
Any Weapon
Regular Deer Tag
Oct 10 - Dec 1
Deer
Archery • Regular Deer Tag
Archery
Regular Deer Tag
Aug 30 - Sep 30
Deer
Archery • Regular Deer Tag
Archery
Regular Deer Tag
Dec 10 - Dec 24
Deer
Archery • Regular Deer Tag
Archery
Regular Deer Tag
Aug 30 - Sep 30
Deer
Archery • Regular Deer Tag
Archery
Regular Deer Tag
Dec 10 - Dec 24
White-tailed Deer
Any Weapon • White-tailed Deer Tag
Any Weapon
White-tailed Deer Tag
Oct 10 - Dec 1
White-tailed Deer
Archery • White-tailed Deer Tag
Archery
White-tailed Deer Tag
Aug 30 - Sep 30
White-tailed Deer
Archery • White-tailed Deer Tag
Archery
White-tailed Deer Tag
Dec 10 - Dec 24
Elk
Archery • A Tag
Archery
A Tag
Sep 15 - Sep 21
Elk
Archery • A Tag
Archery
A Tag
Aug 30 - Sep 30
Elk
Any Weapon • A Tag
Any Weapon
A Tag
Oct 25 - Oct 29
Elk
Archery • A Tag
Archery
A Tag
Dec 10 - Dec 16
Elk
Muzzleloader • A Tag
Muzzleloader
A Tag
Dec 2 - Dec 8
Elk
Archery • B Tag
Archery
B Tag
Sep 6 - Sep 12
Elk
Any Weapon • B Tag
Any Weapon
B Tag
Oct 10 - Oct 24
Black Bear
Any Weapon • General
Any Weapon
General
Aug 30 - Nov 30
Black Bear
Any Weapon • General
Any Weapon
General
Apr 15 - June 30
Mountain Lion
Any Weapon • General
Any Weapon
General
July 1 - June 30
Gray Wolf
Any Weapon • General
Any Weapon
General
July 1 - June 30
Gray Wolf
Any Weapon • General
Any Weapon
General
Apr 1 - Nov 14
Gray Wolf
Any Weapon • General
Any Weapon
General
Nov 15 - Mar 31
Gray Wolf
Trapping • General
Trapping
General
Dec 1 - Feb 28
Prepare for the Hunt
Success in Unit 4A requires understanding the dense forest 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 4A?
Located in the Panhandle Zone with dense forest terrain.
Is it public land?
Unit 4A is approximately 91.3% public. See full breakdown below.
Land Ownership
USFS48.34%
Other42.17%
Private8.72%
State0.53%
BLM0.24%
Source: IDFG Hunt Planner · Inside Idaho
Unit 4A Boundary
Those portions of BONNER and KOOTENAI COUNTIES within the following boundary: beginning on the IdahoMontana State line at the watershed divide between Pend Oreille Lake and the Coeur d'Alene River, then southwest along the divide to Bernard Peak, then north to Steamboat Rock on Pend Oreille Lake, then northwest along the western shoreline of Pend Oreille Lake to the railroad trestle approximately one (1) mile south of Sandpoint, then north on the railroad trestle to Sandpoint, then east along the north banks of Pend Oreille Lake and the Clark Fork River to the Idaho-Montana State line, then south on the state line to the point of beginning. 86 Idaho Big Game 2026 Seasons & Rules idfg.idaho
Panhandle Zone Context
Northern Idaho
The Panhandle covers Idaho's northernmost units — heavy cedar and hemlock forest, abundant whitetail, and a more diverse big-game mix than most of the state. Elk densities here are lower than central Idaho, but tag draws are easier and access is comparatively forgiving.
Wet weather is constant; waterproof boots and rain gear matter more here than almost anywhere in Idaho. Sandpoint, Coeur d'Alene, and St. Maries are the primary supply points.
See all units in the Panhandle ZonePlanning
Primary Region
Panhandle
Nearest Supplies
Hunters typically basecamp or resupply in Sandpoint, Bonners Ferry, Coeur d'Alene.
Climate Outlook
Moist, heavy mountainous timber. Expect significant snowfall in late season.
Authorities
Always verify regulations with official government entities before heading into the backcountry.
Season dates and tag rules sourced from Idaho Fish and Game proclamations. Original IDFG entry for Unit 4A: view source.