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Strategic hunting guide for Game Management Unit 65. Real-time fire updates, public land boundaries, and confirmed season dates.

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TerrainHigh Desert/Basin
OwnershipMostly Private
Access DifficultyHigh (Restricted)
Key SpeciesBlack Bear
Season TypeGeneral & Controlled
ZonePalisades

Unit 65 Overview

Idaho Game Management Unit 65 (GMU 65) is a premier hunting destination located in the Palisades Elk Zone. Home to Black Bear, Deer, Elk, Gray Wolf, Mountain Lion, White-tailed Deer, this unit features open sagebrush steppe, where stalking prowess and early morning glassing are critical. Unit 65 is comprised largely of private land (100%), making map study and boundary awareness essential for avoiding trespass.

2025 Regular Schedule

Official Regulation Feed

Species
Dates
Restricted
Oct 10 - Closed
Restricted
Oct 10 - Closed
Restricted
Oct 10 - Closed
Restricted
Oct 10 - Closed
Restricted
Oct 10 - Closed

There are 15 confirmed seasons in Unit 65.

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Prepare for the Hunt

Success in Unit 65 requires understanding the high desert/basin terrain and public land boundaries. Roam Idaho Members get access to offline maps, allowing you to navigate confidently without cell service.

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  • Real-time Fire Closures
  • Private Land Ownership
  • Access Point Coordinates
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Common Questions

Where is Unit 65?
Located in the Palisades Zone with high desert/basin terrain.
Is it public land?
Unit 65 is 0% public land.

Common Questions
about Unit 65

Which Elk Zone is Unit 65 in?

Unit 65 is part of the Palisades Elk Zone.

Is there public land in Unit 65?

Yes, Unit 65 is approximately 0% public land.

Prepare for the Hunt

Success in Unit 65 requires understanding the high desert/basin 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
Get Field Access

Planning

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.

Caribou-Targhee National ForestIDFG Big Game RegulationsIdaho BLM Office

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Roam Idaho provides the most accurate private land and public access data for Idaho Unit 65. Stop guessing where the boundary line is. Our Pro maps include offline caching, ensuring you stay legal when the service cuts out.