elk zone · Idaho Department of Fish and Game
Bear River Elk Zone
Idaho, United States
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About Bear River Elk Zone
Bear River Elk Zone is a elk zone in Idaho, United States, set by Idaho Department of Fish and Game. It covers about 2,296 km² (886 mi²). The town of Montpelier is inside it.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Idaho Department of Fish and Game's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for Elk (wapiti).
- Unit code
- Bear River
- Area
- 2,296 km²
- Area (miles)
- 886 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,194 km² of public or protected land inside it, 52% 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 | 1,067 | 46% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 85 | 4% |
| Idaho Department of Lands | 32 | 1% |
| Idaho Department of Fish and Game | 8.0 | under 1% |
| Sagebrush Steppe Regional Land Trust | 1.7 | under 1% |
| City of Preston | 0.0 | under 1% |
| Idaho Military Division | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Elk (wapiti) | Oct 25, 2026 to Nov 15, 2026 | antlerless source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Dec 1, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | antlerless, muzzleloader source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Sandhill Crane Area 1
- Light Geese Area 1 (light goose area)
- White-fronted Geese Area 1 (white-fronted goose area)
- 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 75 (GMU)
- Unit 77 (GMU)
- Unit 78 (GMU)
- Deer controlled hunt area 66A-1X
- Deer controlled hunt area 78
- Elk controlled hunt area 74-1X
- Elk controlled hunt area 75-1
- Elk controlled hunt area 75-1X
- Elk controlled hunt area 77-1X
- Moose controlled hunt area 75
- Moose controlled hunt area 77
- Moose controlled hunt area 78
What HuntGrid shows for Bear River Elk Zone
- 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 Bear River Elk Zone?
About 2,296 km² (886 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Idaho Department of Fish and Game's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Bear River Elk Zone?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,194 km² of public or protected land, 52% 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 Bear River Elk Zone?
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 Bear River Elk Zone?
In the same unit system: Bannock Elk Zone and Diamond Creek Elk Zone.
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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.