Canada goose area · Idaho Department of Fish and Game
Canada Geese Area 1
Idaho, United States
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About Canada Geese Area 1
Canada Geese Area 1 is a Canada goose area in Idaho, United States, set by Idaho Department of Fish and Game. It covers about 109,238 km² (42,177 mi²). Towns inside it include Boise City, Meridian, Nampa, Caldwell, Lewiston and Eagle.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Idaho Department of Fish and Game's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for Canada goose and Cackling goose.
- Unit code
- 1
- Area
- 109,238 km²
- Area (miles)
- 42,177 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 81,735 km² of public or protected land inside it, 75% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:
| Manager | km² | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Service Region 04 Intermountain | 31,277 | 29% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 27,022 | 25% |
| Forest Service Region 01 Northern | 18,118 | 17% |
| Idaho Department of Lands | 4,618 | 4% |
| Idaho Department of Fish and Game | 642 | under 1% |
| Idaho Parks and Recreation | 46 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 38 | under 1% |
| Boise Parks and Recreation | 25 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 98 | under 1% |
Boundaries are approximate and aren't legal descriptions. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there: check your local regulations and posted signs.
Public land: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1
Seasons and regulations
Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against Idaho Department of Fish and Game's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Cackling goose | Oct 19, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Canada goose | Oct 19, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027 | shotgun source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Duck Area 1
- White-fronted Geese Area 2 (white-fronted goose area)
- Light Geese Area 2 (light goose area)
- Light Geese Area 3 (light goose area)
- White-fronted Geese Area 3 (white-fronted goose area)
- Boise River Elk Zone
- Deer controlled hunt area 21-1
- Deer controlled hunt area 21-1X
- Deer controlled hunt area 39-1
- Deer controlled hunt area 41-1
- Elk controlled hunt area 22-2X
- Elk controlled hunt area 40-1
- Elk controlled hunt area 40-1X
- Moose controlled hunt area 29*
- Owyhee Elk Zone
- Pronghorn controlled hunt area 28-1
- Pronghorn controlled hunt area 31-1
- Pronghorn controlled hunt area 40-1
- Pronghorn controlled hunt area 41-1
- Salmon Elk Zone
- Selway Elk Zone
- Turkey controlled hunt area 21-1
- Turkey controlled hunt area 36B-1
- Weiser River Elk Zone
What HuntGrid shows for Canada Geese Area 1
- Its boundary on the map; tap inside it for the unit's card with the agency's regulations link.
- Public land and the other hunting units in the same view, each with its source.
- Season dates once a person has checked them, and legal shooting hours where the rule is checked.
- Hourly wind with a scent cone for every stand, and official weather alerts.
- Offline maps: download the area and use the map, your pins and the forecast with no signal.
Questions
How big is Canada Geese Area 1 (Canada goose area)?
About 109,238 km² (42,177 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Idaho Department of Fish and Game's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Canada Geese Area 1?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 81,735 km² of public or protected land, 75% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Forest Service Region 04 Intermountain. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Canada Geese Area 1?
This page lists 2 seasons a person has checked against Idaho Department of Fish and Game's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to Canada Geese Area 1?
In the same unit system: Canada Geese Area 2 and Canada Geese Area 3.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Idaho Department of Fish and Game. The official regulations and maps have the final word.