controlled hunt area · Idaho Department of Fish and Game
Deer controlled hunt area 66A-1X
Idaho, United States
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About Deer controlled hunt area 66A-1X
Deer controlled hunt area 66A-1X is a controlled hunt area in Idaho, United States, set by Idaho Department of Fish and Game. It covers about 20,994 km² (8,106 mi²). Towns inside it include Pocatello, Preston, American Falls, Soda Springs and Montpelier.
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 66A-1X
- Area
- 20,994 km²
- Area (miles)
- 8,106 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 10,217 km² of public or protected land inside it, 49% 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 | 4,309 | 21% |
| Forest Service Region 04 Intermountain | 4,215 | 20% |
| Idaho Department of Lands | 861 | 4% |
| National Park Service | 318 | 2% |
| Department of Energy (DOE) | 297 | 1% |
| Bear Lake National Wildlife Refuge | 74 | under 1% |
| BEAR LAKE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 74 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 65 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 119 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| White-tailed deer | Oct 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | antlerless, 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 50-1
- Deer controlled hunt area 50-1X
- Deer controlled hunt area 51-1
- Deer controlled hunt area 52A
- Deer controlled hunt area 53-1
- Deer controlled hunt area 60A-1X
- Deer controlled hunt area 66
- Deer controlled hunt area 66A
- Deer controlled hunt area 68
- Deer controlled hunt area 68A
- Deer controlled hunt area 68AX
- Deer controlled hunt area 69
- Deer controlled hunt area 70
- Deer controlled hunt area 70-1X
- Deer controlled hunt area 72-1
- Deer controlled hunt area 73
- Deer controlled hunt area 73-1X
- Deer controlled hunt area 73A
- Deer controlled hunt area 74
- Deer controlled hunt area 78
- Elk controlled hunt area 46-1X
- Elk controlled hunt area 50-1
- Elk controlled hunt area 50-1X
- Elk controlled hunt area 52A-1
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Duck Area 1
- White-fronted Geese Area 1 (white-fronted goose area)
- Light Geese Area 1 (light goose area)
- Sandhill Crane Area 1
- White-fronted Geese Area 2 (white-fronted goose area)
- Duck Area 2
- Canada Geese Area 2 (Canada goose area)
- Canada Geese Area 3 (Canada goose area)
- Light Geese Area 4 (light goose area)
- Canada Geese Area 4 (Canada goose area)
- Sandhill Crane Area 5
- Unit 68 (GMU)
- Unit 71 (GMU)
- Unit 72 (GMU)
- Unit 73 (GMU)
- Unit 73A (GMU)
- Unit 74 (GMU)
- Unit 76 (GMU)
- Bannock Elk Zone
- Bear River Elk Zone
- Big Desert Elk Zone
- Diamond Creek Elk Zone
What HuntGrid shows for Deer controlled hunt area 66A-1X
- 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 66A-1X?
About 20,994 km² (8,106 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Idaho Department of Fish and Game's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Deer controlled hunt area 66A-1X?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 10,217 km² of public or protected land, 49% 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 66A-1X?
This page lists 1 season 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 66A-1X?
In the same unit system: Deer controlled hunt area 50-1, Deer controlled hunt area 50-1X, Deer controlled hunt area 51-1, Deer controlled hunt area 52A, Deer controlled hunt area 53-1, Deer controlled hunt area 60A-1X, Deer controlled hunt area 66, Deer controlled hunt area 66A, Deer controlled hunt area 68, Deer controlled hunt area 68A, Deer controlled hunt area 68AX, Deer controlled hunt area 69, Deer controlled hunt area 70, Deer controlled hunt area 70-1X, Deer controlled hunt area 72-1, Deer controlled hunt area 73, Deer controlled hunt area 73-1X, Deer controlled hunt area 73A, Deer controlled hunt area 74, Deer controlled hunt area 78, Elk controlled hunt area 46-1X, Elk controlled hunt area 50-1, Elk controlled hunt area 50-1X and Elk controlled hunt area 52A-1.
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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.