Canada goose area · Idaho Department of Fish and Game
Canada Geese Area 3
Idaho, United States
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About Canada Geese Area 3
Canada Geese Area 3 is a Canada goose area in Idaho, United States, set by Idaho Department of Fish and Game. It covers about 65,269 km² (25,201 mi²). Towns inside it include Pocatello, Coeur d'Alene, Twin Falls, Post Falls, Hayden and Chubbuck.
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
- 3
- Area
- 65,269 km²
- Area (miles)
- 25,201 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 36,074 km² of public or protected land inside it, 55% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bureau of Land Management | 14,820 | 23% |
| Forest Service Region 01 Northern | 9,877 | 15% |
| Forest Service Region 04 Intermountain | 5,727 | 9% |
| Idaho Department of Lands | 3,475 | 5% |
| National Park Service | 1,454 | 2% |
| Idaho Department of Fish and Game | 287 | under 1% |
| Department of Energy (DOE) | 261 | under 1% |
| The Nature Conservancy | 91 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 240 | 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: Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – British Columbia; Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – British Columbia; 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 | Nov 3, 2026 to Feb 15, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Canada goose | Nov 3, 2026 to Feb 15, 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
- Unit 1 (GMU)
- White-fronted Geese Area 2 (white-fronted goose area)
- Light Geese Area 3 (light goose area)
- Duck Area 3
- White-fronted Geese Area 3 (white-fronted goose area)
- White-fronted Geese Area 4 (white-fronted goose area)
- Light Geese Area 4 (light goose area)
- Light Geese Area 5 (light goose area)
- Bannock Elk Zone
- Big Desert Elk Zone
- Deer controlled hunt area 1-1
- Deer controlled hunt area 66A-1X
- Elk controlled hunt area 1
- Elk controlled hunt area 1-2
- Elk controlled hunt area 46-1X
- Elk controlled hunt area 52A-1
- Elk controlled hunt area 70-1
- Panhandle Elk Zone
- Pronghorn controlled hunt area 46-1X
- Pronghorn controlled hunt area 52A-1
- Pronghorn controlled hunt area 54-1X
- South Hills Elk Zone
- Turkey controlled hunt area 54-1
What HuntGrid shows for Canada Geese Area 3
- 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 3 (Canada goose area)?
About 65,269 km² (25,201 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Idaho Department of Fish and Game's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Canada Geese Area 3?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 36,074 km² of public or protected land, 55% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Bureau of Land Management. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Canada Geese Area 3?
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 3?
In the same unit system: Canada Geese Area 1, Canada Geese Area 2 and Canada Geese Area 4.
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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.