elk zone · Idaho Department of Fish and Game
Boise River Elk Zone
Idaho, United States
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About Boise River Elk Zone
Boise River Elk Zone is a elk zone in Idaho, United States, set by Idaho Department of Fish and Game. It covers about 11,484 km² (4,434 mi²). Towns inside it include Boise City, Meridian, Nampa, Caldwell, Eagle and Kuna.
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
- Boise River
- Area
- 11,484 km²
- Area (miles)
- 4,434 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 6,820 km² of public or protected land inside it, 59% 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 | 3,801 | 33% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 2,257 | 20% |
| Idaho Department of Lands | 586 | 5% |
| Idaho Department of Fish and Game | 154 | 1% |
| Boise Parks and Recreation | 25 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 23 | under 1% |
| Idaho Department of Corrections | 11 | under 1% |
| Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge | 5.2 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 29 | 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
Season dates, bag limits and licences for Boise River Elk Zone are in Idaho Department of Fish and Game's official regulations. HuntGrid shows a season in the app only once a person has checked it against them.
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Duck Area 1
- Canada Geese Area 1 (Canada goose area)
- Light Geese Area 3 (light goose area)
- White-fronted Geese Area 3 (white-fronted goose area)
- Unit 38 (GMU)
- Unit 39 (GMU)
- Deer controlled hunt area 38-2
- Deer controlled hunt area 39
- Deer controlled hunt area 39-1
- Deer controlled hunt area 39-1X
- Deer controlled hunt area 39-2
- Elk controlled hunt area 39
- Elk controlled hunt area 39-1
- Elk controlled hunt area 39-2
- Elk controlled hunt area 39-3
- Pronghorn controlled hunt area 38-1
- Pronghorn controlled hunt area 39
- Turkey controlled hunt area 38-1
- Turkey controlled hunt area 38-2
What HuntGrid shows for Boise 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 Boise River Elk Zone?
About 11,484 km² (4,434 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Idaho Department of Fish and Game's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Boise River Elk Zone?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 6,820 km² of public or protected land, 59% 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 Boise River Elk Zone?
In Idaho Department of Fish and Game's official regulations: https://idfg.idaho.gov/hunt/elk
Which units are next to Boise River Elk Zone?
In the same unit system: Owyhee Elk Zone, Sawtooth Elk Zone, Smoky - Bennett Elk Zone, South Hills Elk Zone and Weiser River 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.