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Moose controlled hunt area 78
Idaho, United States
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About Moose controlled hunt area 78
Moose controlled hunt area 78 is a controlled hunt area in Idaho, United States, set by Idaho Department of Fish and Game. It covers about 634 km² (245 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Montpelier, about 9.2 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
- Moose 78
- Area
- 634 km²
- Area (miles)
- 245 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 459 km² of public or protected land inside it, 72% 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 | 430 | 68% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 22 | 3% |
| Idaho Department of Lands | 7.7 | 1% |
| Utah State Department of Wildlife Resources | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Moose (Eurasian elk) | Aug 30, 2026 to Nov 23, 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 66A-1X
- Deer controlled hunt area 78
- Elk controlled hunt area 66A-1
- Elk controlled hunt area 74-1X
- Elk controlled hunt area 75-1
- Elk controlled hunt area 75-1X
- Elk controlled hunt area 76
- Elk controlled hunt area 76-1X
- Elk controlled hunt area 77-1X
- Moose controlled hunt area 75
- Moose controlled hunt area 76-2*
- Moose controlled hunt area 77
- Pronghorn controlled hunt area 76-1
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Light Geese Area 1 (light goose area)
- White-fronted Geese Area 1 (white-fronted goose area)
- Sandhill Crane Area 1
- Duck Area 1
- Duck Area 2
- White-fronted Geese Area 2 (white-fronted goose area)
- Canada Geese Area 3 (Canada goose area)
- Canada Geese Area 4 (Canada goose area)
- Light Geese Area 4 (light goose area)
- Sandhill Crane Area 5
- Unit 78 (GMU)
- Bear River Elk Zone
What HuntGrid shows for Moose controlled hunt area 78
- 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 Moose controlled hunt area 78?
About 634 km² (245 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Idaho Department of Fish and Game's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Moose controlled hunt area 78?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 459 km² of public or protected land, 72% 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 Moose controlled hunt area 78?
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 Moose controlled hunt area 78?
In the same unit system: Deer controlled hunt area 66A-1X, Deer controlled hunt area 78, Elk controlled hunt area 66A-1, Elk controlled hunt area 74-1X, Elk controlled hunt area 75-1, Elk controlled hunt area 75-1X, Elk controlled hunt area 76, Elk controlled hunt area 76-1X, Elk controlled hunt area 77-1X, Moose controlled hunt area 75, Moose controlled hunt area 76-2*, Moose controlled hunt area 77 and Pronghorn controlled hunt area 76-1.
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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.