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Unit 9.
Planning guide for Game Management Unit 9, 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 9.
See Pro pricingTerrainDense Forest
OwnershipLand breakdown unavailable
Access DifficultySee IDFG
Key SpeciesBlack Bear
Season TypeGeneral & Controlled
ZonePanhandle
Unit 9 Overview
Idaho Game Management Unit 9 (GMU 9) is a premier hunting destination located in the Panhandle Elk Zone. Home to Black Bear, Deer, Elk, Gray Wolf, Mountain Lion, White-tailed Deer, this unit features dense conifer and timber country, where still-hunting and short-range glassing dominate. Public-land breakdown for Unit 9 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
Any Weapon • Regular Deer Tag
Any Weapon
Regular Deer Tag
Oct 10 - Oct 31
Deer
Any Weapon • Regular Deer Tag
Any Weapon
Regular Deer Tag
Nov 1 - Nov 9
Deer
Any Weapon • Regular Deer Tag
Any Weapon
Regular Deer Tag
Oct 10 - Nov 9
Deer
Archery • Regular Deer Tag
Archery
Regular Deer Tag
Aug 30 - Sep 30
Deer
Muzzleloader • Regular Deer Tag
Muzzleloader
Regular Deer Tag
Nov 10 - Nov 14
Deer
Muzzleloader • Regular Deer Tag
Muzzleloader
Regular Deer Tag
Nov 15 - Dec 1
Deer
Muzzleloader • Regular Deer Tag
Muzzleloader
Regular Deer Tag
Nov 10 - Dec 1
White-tailed Deer
Any Weapon • White-tailed Deer Tag
Any Weapon
White-tailed Deer Tag
Oct 10 - Nov 9
White-tailed Deer
Archery • White-tailed Deer Tag
Archery
White-tailed Deer Tag
Aug 30 - Sep 30
White-tailed Deer
Muzzleloader • White-tailed Deer Tag
Muzzleloader
White-tailed Deer Tag
Nov 10 - Dec 1
Elk
Archery • A Tag
Archery
A Tag
Sep 15 - Sep 21
Elk
Archery • A Tag
Archery
A Tag
Aug 30 - Sep 30
Elk
Any Weapon • A Tag
Any Weapon
A Tag
Oct 25 - Oct 29
Elk
Archery • A Tag
Archery
A Tag
Dec 10 - Dec 16
Elk
Muzzleloader • A Tag
Muzzleloader
A Tag
Nov 15 - Dec 1
Elk
Archery • B Tag
Archery
B Tag
Sep 6 - Sep 12
Elk
Any Weapon • B Tag
Any Weapon
B Tag
Oct 10 - Oct 24
Black Bear
Any Weapon • General
Any Weapon
General
Aug 30 - Nov 30
Black Bear
Any Weapon • General
Any Weapon
General
Apr 15 - July 31
Mountain Lion
Any Weapon • General
Any Weapon
General
July 1 - June 30
Gray Wolf
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
Dec 1 - Feb 28
Prepare for the Hunt
Success in Unit 9 requires understanding the dense forest 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 9?
Located in the Panhandle Zone with dense forest terrain.
Is it public land?
Unit 9 is approximately 87.9% public. See full breakdown below.
Unit 9 Boundary
Those portions of SHOSHONE and CLEARWATER COUNTIES within the following boundary: beginning at Getaway Point, then due south to the Little North Fork of the Clearwater River, then upstream to the watershed divide between Bear and Devils Club Creeks, then east along the divide to Larkins Peak, then northeast along the watershed divide between the Little North Fork of the Clearwater River and the North Fork of the Clearwater River to Surveyors RidgeBathtub Springs Road (Forest Service Road 201), then northwest on Surveyors Ridge-Bathtub Springs Road past Bathtub Springs and Bluff Creek Saddle (Dismal Saddle), to Fishhook Creek Road (Forest Service Road 301), then south on Fishhook Creek Road to Breezy Saddle, then southwest on Fishhook Creek Road to Goat Mountain-Getaway Point Road, then southeast on Goat Mountain-Getaway Point Road to the point of beginning.
Panhandle Zone Context
Northern Idaho
The Panhandle covers Idaho's northernmost units — heavy cedar and hemlock forest, abundant whitetail, and a more diverse big-game mix than most of the state. Elk densities here are lower than central Idaho, but tag draws are easier and access is comparatively forgiving.
Wet weather is constant; waterproof boots and rain gear matter more here than almost anywhere in Idaho. Sandpoint, Coeur d'Alene, and St. Maries are the primary supply points.
See all units in the Panhandle ZonePlanning
Primary Region
Panhandle
Nearest Supplies
Hunters typically basecamp or resupply in Sandpoint, Bonners Ferry, Coeur d'Alene.
Climate Outlook
Moist, heavy mountainous timber. Expect significant snowfall in late season.
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 9: view source.