elk zone · Idaho Department of Fish and Game
Pioneer Elk Zone
Idaho, United States
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About Pioneer Elk Zone
Pioneer Elk Zone is a elk zone in Idaho, United States, set by Idaho Department of Fish and Game. It covers about 8,299 km² (3,204 mi²). Towns inside it include Hailey and Bellevue.
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
- Pioneer
- Area
- 8,299 km²
- Area (miles)
- 3,204 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 6,832 km² of public or protected land inside it, 82% 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 | 3,756 | 45% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 2,717 | 33% |
| Idaho Department of Lands | 269 | 3% |
| National Park Service | 51 | under 1% |
| The Nature Conservancy | 35 | under 1% |
| Idaho Department of Fish and Game | 6.3 | under 1% |
| Wood River Land Trust | 3.8 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 1.5 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 0.5 | 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) | Nov 1, 2026 to Nov 9, 2026 | antlerless, muzzleloader source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Nov 10, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | antlerless source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
- Big Desert Elk Zone
- Lemhi Elk Zone
- Salmon Elk Zone
- Sawtooth Elk Zone
- Smoky - Bennett Elk Zone
- Snake River Elk Zone
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Duck Area 1
- Canada Geese Area 1 (Canada goose area)
- White-fronted Geese Area 2 (white-fronted goose area)
- Light Geese Area 2 (light goose area)
- Light Geese Area 3 (light goose area)
- Canada Geese Area 3 (Canada goose area)
- Unit 49 (GMU)
- Unit 50 (GMU)
- Deer controlled hunt area 49
- Deer controlled hunt area 50-1
- Deer controlled hunt area 50-1X
- Elk controlled hunt area 36A-3
- Elk controlled hunt area 49
- Elk controlled hunt area 50-1
- Elk controlled hunt area 50-1X
- Goat controlled hunt area 50*
- Moose controlled hunt area 48*
- Moose controlled hunt area 50
- Pronghorn controlled hunt area 49
- Pronghorn controlled hunt area 49-1
- Pronghorn controlled hunt area 50
- Turkey controlled hunt area 50-1
- Turkey controlled hunt area 50-2
- Turkey controlled hunt area 50-3
What HuntGrid shows for Pioneer 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 Pioneer Elk Zone?
About 8,299 km² (3,204 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Idaho Department of Fish and Game's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Pioneer Elk Zone?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 6,832 km² of public or protected land, 82% 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 Pioneer 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 Pioneer Elk Zone?
In the same unit system: Big Desert Elk Zone, Lemhi Elk Zone, Salmon Elk Zone, Sawtooth Elk Zone, Smoky - Bennett Elk Zone and Snake 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.