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Deer controlled hunt area 52A
Idaho, United States
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About Deer controlled hunt area 52A
Deer controlled hunt area 52A is a controlled hunt area in Idaho, United States, set by Idaho Department of Fish and Game. It covers about 4,501 km² (1,738 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Rupert, about 19 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 52A
- Area
- 4,501 km²
- Area (miles)
- 1,738 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 4,100 km² of public or protected land inside it, 91% 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 | 2,497 | 55% |
| National Park Service | 1,517 | 34% |
| Idaho Department of Lands | 89 | 2% |
| Idaho Department of Fish and Game | 6.1 | under 1% |
| Carey Lake Migratory Bird Management Area | 1.3 | under 1% |
| CAREY LAKE MIGRATORY BIRD MANAGEMENT AREA | 1.3 | under 1% |
| The Nature Conservancy | 0.5 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 0.1 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 0.0 | 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 10, 2026 to Nov 24, 2026 | muzzleloader, draw source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 10, 2026 to Nov 24, 2026 | muzzleloader, 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 52
- Deer controlled hunt area 53-1
- Deer controlled hunt area 66A-1X
- Deer controlled hunt area 68
- Elk controlled hunt area 49-1X
- Elk controlled hunt area 52
- Elk controlled hunt area 52-1X
- Elk controlled hunt area 52A-1
- Elk controlled hunt area 68
- Elk controlled hunt area 68-1X
- Goat controlled hunt area 50*
- Pronghorn controlled hunt area 49-1
- Pronghorn controlled hunt area 52-1
- Pronghorn controlled hunt area 52A-1
- Pronghorn controlled hunt area 68
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Duck Area 1
- White-fronted Geese Area 1 (white-fronted goose area)
- White-fronted Geese Area 2 (white-fronted goose area)
- Canada Geese Area 2 (Canada goose area)
- Duck Area 2
- Canada Geese Area 3 (Canada goose area)
- Light Geese Area 3 (light goose area)
- White-fronted Geese Area 3 (white-fronted goose area)
- Light Geese Area 4 (light goose area)
- Unit 52A (GMU)
- Big Desert Elk Zone
What HuntGrid shows for Deer controlled hunt area 52A
- 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 52A?
About 4,501 km² (1,738 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Idaho Department of Fish and Game's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Deer controlled hunt area 52A?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 4,100 km² of public or protected land, 91% 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 Deer controlled hunt area 52A?
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 52A?
In the same unit system: Deer controlled hunt area 52, Deer controlled hunt area 53-1, Deer controlled hunt area 66A-1X, Deer controlled hunt area 68, Elk controlled hunt area 49-1X, Elk controlled hunt area 52, Elk controlled hunt area 52-1X, Elk controlled hunt area 52A-1, Elk controlled hunt area 68, Elk controlled hunt area 68-1X, Goat controlled hunt area 50*, Pronghorn controlled hunt area 49-1, Pronghorn controlled hunt area 52-1, Pronghorn controlled hunt area 52A-1 and Pronghorn controlled hunt area 68.
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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.