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Unit 57.
Strategic hunting guide for Game Management Unit 57. 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 SpeciesBlack Bear
Season TypeGeneral & Controlled
ZoneSouth Hills
Unit 57 Overview
Idaho Game Management Unit 57 (GMU 57) is a premier hunting destination located in the South Hills Elk Zone. Home to Black Bear, Deer, Elk, Gray Wolf, Mountain Lion, this unit features high-elevation rugged terrain, requiring physical preparation and optics for cross-canyon spotting. Public-land breakdown for Unit 57 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 8 confirmed seasons in Unit 57.
View Full SchedulePrepare for the Hunt
Success in Unit 57 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 57?
Located in the South Hills Zone with sage steppe/mountain terrain.
Is it public land?
Unit 57 is approximately 55.3% public. See full breakdown below.
Unit 57 Boundary
Those portions of CASSIA and ONEIDA COUNTIES within the following boundary: beginning at the junction of State Highway 81 and the Yale Road, then south on State Highway 81 to Malta, then south on the Strevell-Malta Road to the Idaho-Utah State line, then east to Interstate 84, then northwest on Interstate 84 to the junction of the Yale road, then west on Yale Road to State Highway 81, the point of beginning.
South Hills Zone Context
South-Central Idaho — Twin Falls County
The South Hills sit south of Twin Falls — a smaller, quieter zone of pine and aspen rising above the Snake River Plain. Elk numbers are modest; the zone draws more deer and bird hunters than elk hunters.
Twin Falls is the closest supply. Roads stay drivable longer than in mountain zones.
See all units in the South Hills 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.
Season dates and tag rules sourced from Idaho Fish and Game proclamations. Original IDFG entry for Unit 57: view source.