controlled hunt area · Idaho Department of Fish and Game
Moose controlled hunt area 8
Idaho, United States
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About Moose controlled hunt area 8
Moose controlled hunt area 8 is a controlled hunt area in Idaho, United States, set by Idaho Department of Fish and Game. It covers about 1,984 km² (766 mi²). The town of Moscow is inside it.
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 8
- Area
- 1,984 km²
- Area (miles)
- 766 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 37 km² of public or protected land inside it, 2% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho Department of Lands | 13 | under 1% |
| Idaho Parks and Recreation | 13 | under 1% |
| Forest Service Region 01 Northern | 5.6 | under 1% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 2.5 | under 1% |
| Idaho Department of Fish and Game | 1.8 | under 1% |
| City of Moscow | 0.2 | under 1% |
| University of Idaho | 0.2 | under 1% |
| Idaho Department of Transportation | 0.1 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 0.2 | 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 1-1
- Deer controlled hunt area 5-1X
- Deer controlled hunt area 10A
- Deer controlled hunt area 11
- Deer controlled hunt area 11-1X
- Deer controlled hunt area 11A
- Elk controlled hunt area 1-2
- Elk controlled hunt area 5
- Elk controlled hunt area 5-1
- Elk controlled hunt area 5-1X
- Elk controlled hunt area 8-1
- Elk controlled hunt area 8-2
- Elk controlled hunt area 10A
- Elk controlled hunt area 10A-1
- Elk controlled hunt area 10A-1X
- Elk controlled hunt area 11
- Elk controlled hunt area 11A
- Moose controlled hunt area 5
- Moose controlled hunt area 8A
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for Moose controlled hunt area 8
- 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 8?
About 1,984 km² (766 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Idaho Department of Fish and Game's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Moose controlled hunt area 8?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 37 km² of public or protected land, 2% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Idaho Department of Lands. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Moose controlled hunt area 8?
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 8?
In the same unit system: Deer controlled hunt area 1-1, Deer controlled hunt area 5-1X, Deer controlled hunt area 10A, Deer controlled hunt area 11, Deer controlled hunt area 11-1X, Deer controlled hunt area 11A, Elk controlled hunt area 1-2, Elk controlled hunt area 5, Elk controlled hunt area 5-1, Elk controlled hunt area 5-1X, Elk controlled hunt area 8-1, Elk controlled hunt area 8-2, Elk controlled hunt area 10A, Elk controlled hunt area 10A-1, Elk controlled hunt area 10A-1X, Elk controlled hunt area 11, Elk controlled hunt area 11A, Moose controlled hunt area 5 and Moose controlled hunt area 8A.
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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.