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Unit 59.
Planning guide for Game Management Unit 59, with sourced terrain, public-land percentages, published schedules, and links to the connected Pro map.
Boundary Map Locked
Pro includes the interactive GMU map, BLM surface-management context, terrain tools, and current wildfire overlays for Unit 59.
See Pro pricingTerrainHigh Desert/Basin
OwnershipLand breakdown unavailable
Access DifficultySee IDFG
Key SpeciesPronghorn
Season TypeControlled Only
ZoneBeaverhead
Unit 59 Overview
Idaho Game Management Unit 59 (GMU 59) is a premier hunting destination located in the Beaverhead Elk Zone. Home to Pronghorn, this unit features open sagebrush steppe, where stalking prowess and early morning glassing are critical. Public-land breakdown for Unit 59 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
Pronghorn
Any Weapon • Controlled
Any Weapon
Controlled
Sep 25 - Oct 24
Prepare for the Hunt
Success in Unit 59 requires understanding the high desert/basin 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 59?
Located in the Beaverhead Zone with high desert/basin terrain.
Is it public land?
Unit 59 is approximately 70.1% public. See full breakdown below.
Land Ownership
USFS34.61%
BLM33.06%
Private29.77%
State1.74%
Other0.68%
Source: IDFG Hunt Planner · Inside Idaho
Unit 59 Boundary
That portion of CLARK COUNTY within the following boundary: beginning at Dubois, then north on Interstate 15 to the Idaho-Montana State line, then west along the state line to Bannock Pass (Clark County), then south on Medicine Lodge Road to State Highway 22, then east on State Highway 22 to the point of beginning.
Beaverhead Zone Context
East-Central Idaho — Continental Divide
Beaverhead sits along Idaho's eastern boundary with Montana, on the dry side of the Continental Divide. Sage-and-grass benches give way to high timber; elk migrate across the state line seasonally.
Salmon, Leadore, and Lima (Montana) are the supply points. Cross-border ethics and tag rules require attention.
See all units in the Beaverhead ZonePlanning
Primary Region
Upper Snake / Island Park
Nearest Supplies
Hunters typically basecamp or resupply in Idaho Falls, Rexburg, Driggs.
Climate Outlook
Continental climate. Yellowstone-adjacent ecosystem with grizzly presence.
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 59: view source.