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Unit 78.
Planning guide for Game Management Unit 78, 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 78.
See Pro pricingTerrainForest/Mountains
OwnershipLand breakdown unavailable
Access DifficultySee IDFG
Key SpeciesBlack Bear
Season TypeGeneral & Controlled
ZoneBear River
Unit 78 Overview
Idaho Game Management Unit 78 (GMU 78) is a premier hunting destination located in the Bear River 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 78 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
Archery • Regular Deer Tag
Archery
Regular Deer Tag
Aug 30 - Sep 30
Elk
Archery • A Tag
Archery
A Tag
Aug 30 - Sep 30
Elk
Any Weapon • A Tag
Any Weapon
A Tag
Oct 25 - Nov 15
Elk
Muzzleloader • A Tag
Muzzleloader
A Tag
Dec 1 - Dec 31
Elk
Any Weapon • B Tag
Any Weapon
B Tag
Oct 15 - Oct 24
Elk
Archery • B Tag
Archery
B Tag
Aug 30 - Sep 14
Black Bear
Any Weapon • General
Any Weapon
General
Aug 30 - Oct 31
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
Apr 1 - Nov 14
Gray Wolf
Any Weapon • General
Any Weapon
General
Nov 15 - Mar 31
Gray Wolf
Trapping • General
Trapping
General
Apr 1 - Oct 9
Gray Wolf
Trapping • General
Trapping
General
Oct 10 - Mar 31
Prepare for the Hunt
Success in Unit 78 requires understanding the forest/mountains 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 78?
Located in the Bear River Zone with forest/mountains terrain.
Is it public land?
Unit 78 is approximately 72.4% public. See full breakdown below.
Unit 78 Boundary
Those portions of BEAR LAKE and FRANKLIN COUNTIES within the following boundary: beginning at U.S. 89 on the Idaho-Utah State line, then north to Ovid, then west on Emigration Canyon-Strawberry Canyon Road, then south on Highline Trail (Forest Service Trail 316) to Danish Pass (Forest Service Road 415), then west on (Forest Service Road 415), then south on Franklin Basin Road to the Idaho-Utah State line, then east on the state line to the point of beginning. ownload our Go Outdoors Idaho app nd submit your Online Mandatory Hunter eport in less than 2 minutes. ave multiple tags to report? The app akes it easy to submit your report for ach tag purchased. SCAN ME! orn. While hunting, a physical tag must be in your possession, even substitute for your hunting tag(s) at this time. o.gov
Bear River Zone Context
Southeastern Idaho — Bear River Range
The Bear River zone covers the range straddling the Idaho-Utah border. Mixed conifer and aspen at elevation, sage benches below. Elk presence is migratory and tied to weather.
Preston and Montpelier are the staging towns. Cross-border travel is common — check both states' rules if you'll cross.
See all units in the Bear River ZonePlanning
Primary Region
Southeast Highlands
Nearest Supplies
Hunters typically basecamp or resupply in Pocatello, Soda Springs, Preston.
Climate Outlook
Rolling aspen/conifer mountains. High elevation sagebrush.
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 78: view source.