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Unit 69.

Strategic hunting guide for Game Management Unit 69. 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
ZoneTex Creek

Unit 69 Overview

Idaho Game Management Unit 69 (GMU 69) is a premier hunting destination located in the Tex Creek 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 69 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 17 confirmed seasons in Unit 69.

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Prepare for the Hunt

Success in Unit 69 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 69?
Located in the Tex Creek Zone with high desert/basin terrain.
Is it public land?
Unit 69 is 0% public land.

Common Questions
about Unit 69

Which Elk Zone is Unit 69 in?

Unit 69 is part of the Tex Creek Elk Zone.

Is there public land in Unit 69?

Yes, Unit 69 is approximately 0% public land.

Prepare for the Hunt

Success in Unit 69 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.

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