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Deer controlled hunt area 27
Idaho, United States
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About Deer controlled hunt area 27
Deer controlled hunt area 27 is a controlled hunt area in Idaho, United States, set by Idaho Department of Fish and Game. It covers about 3,978 km² (1,536 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Salmon, about 50 km from its edge.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Idaho Department of Fish and Game's data for the 2026 season. The agency's regulations say which species and seasons use it.
- Unit code
- Deer 27
- Area
- 3,978 km²
- Area (miles)
- 1,536 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 3,970 km² of public or protected land inside it, 100% 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 | 3,960 | 100% |
| Idaho Department of Lands | 6.8 | under 1% |
| Idaho Department of Fish and Game | 2.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mule deer | Nov 1, 2026 to Nov 18, 2026 | antlered, draw source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 1, 2026 to Nov 18, 2026 | antlered, draw source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
- Deer controlled hunt area 20A
- Deer controlled hunt area 21
- Deer controlled hunt area 21-1
- Deer controlled hunt area 21-1X
- Deer controlled hunt area 25
- Deer controlled hunt area 26
- Deer controlled hunt area 28
- Deer controlled hunt area 36
- Deer controlled hunt area 36A-1X
- Deer controlled hunt area 36B
- Elk controlled hunt area 33-1
- Goat controlled hunt area 27-2*
- Goat controlled hunt area 27-4*
- Goat controlled hunt area 27-5*
- Goat controlled hunt area 36B*
- Pronghorn controlled hunt area 28-1
- Pronghorn controlled hunt area 36-1
- Pronghorn controlled hunt area 36A-1
- Pronghorn controlled hunt area 36B-1
- Rocky Mtn Sheep controlled hunt area 20A*
- Rocky Mtn Sheep controlled hunt area 20AL*
- Rocky Mtn Sheep controlled hunt area 26
- Rocky Mtn Sheep controlled hunt area 26L
- Rocky Mtn Sheep controlled hunt area 27-1*
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Duck Area 1
- Canada Geese Area 1 (Canada goose area)
- Light Geese Area 1 (light goose area)
- White-fronted Geese Area 1 (white-fronted goose area)
- White-fronted Geese Area 2 (white-fronted goose area)
- Light Geese Area 2 (light goose area)
- Canada Geese Area 2 (Canada goose area)
- Duck Area 2
- Unit 27 (GMU)
- Middle Fork Elk Zone
What HuntGrid shows for Deer controlled hunt area 27
- 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 Deer controlled hunt area 27?
About 3,978 km² (1,536 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Idaho Department of Fish and Game's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Deer controlled hunt area 27?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 3,970 km² of public or protected land, 100% 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 Deer controlled hunt area 27?
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 Deer controlled hunt area 27?
In the same unit system: Deer controlled hunt area 20A, Deer controlled hunt area 21, Deer controlled hunt area 21-1, Deer controlled hunt area 21-1X, Deer controlled hunt area 25, Deer controlled hunt area 26, Deer controlled hunt area 28, Deer controlled hunt area 36, Deer controlled hunt area 36A-1X, Deer controlled hunt area 36B, Elk controlled hunt area 33-1, Goat controlled hunt area 27-2*, Goat controlled hunt area 27-4*, Goat controlled hunt area 27-5*, Goat controlled hunt area 36B*, Pronghorn controlled hunt area 28-1, Pronghorn controlled hunt area 36-1, Pronghorn controlled hunt area 36A-1, Pronghorn controlled hunt area 36B-1, Rocky Mtn Sheep controlled hunt area 20A*, Rocky Mtn Sheep controlled hunt area 20AL*, Rocky Mtn Sheep controlled hunt area 26, Rocky Mtn Sheep controlled hunt area 26L and Rocky Mtn Sheep controlled hunt area 27-1*.
More on huntgrid.net
Sources
Unit boundary: Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Licence: Idaho Department of Fish and Game (published with a no-warranty disclaimer). 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.