elk zone · Idaho Department of Fish and Game
Weiser River Elk Zone
Idaho, United States
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About Weiser River Elk Zone
Weiser River Elk Zone is a elk zone in Idaho, United States, set by Idaho Department of Fish and Game. It covers about 7,497 km² (2,895 mi²). Towns inside it include Emmett and Payette.
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
- Weiser River
- Area
- 7,497 km²
- Area (miles)
- 2,895 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 3,808 km² of public or protected land inside it, 51% 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 | 2,128 | 28% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 1,150 | 15% |
| Idaho Department of Lands | 475 | 6% |
| Idaho Department of Fish and Game | 36 | under 1% |
| Forest Service Region 01 Northern | 20 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 2.4 | under 1% |
| Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge | 0.5 | under 1% |
| DEER FLAT NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 0.5 | 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) | Oct 25, 2026 to Nov 3, 2026 | antlered 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
- Duck Area 1
- Canada Geese Area 1 (Canada goose area)
- Light Geese Area 2 (light goose area)
- White-fronted Geese Area 2 (white-fronted goose area)
- White-fronted Geese Area 3 (white-fronted goose area)
- Light Geese Area 3 (light goose area)
- Unit 22 (GMU)
- Unit 32 (GMU)
- Unit 32A (GMU)
- Bear controlled hunt area 22-1
- Bear controlled hunt area 32A
- Deer controlled hunt area 22
- Deer controlled hunt area 32
- Deer controlled hunt area 32A
- Elk controlled hunt area 22
- Elk controlled hunt area 22-1
- Elk controlled hunt area 22-2X
- Elk controlled hunt area 32-1X
- Elk controlled hunt area 32A-2X
- Goat controlled hunt area 22
- Pronghorn controlled hunt area 31-1
- Turkey controlled hunt area 22-1
- Turkey controlled hunt area 22-2
- Turkey controlled hunt area 22-3
What HuntGrid shows for Weiser 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 Weiser River Elk Zone?
About 7,497 km² (2,895 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Idaho Department of Fish and Game's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Weiser River Elk Zone?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 3,808 km² of public or protected land, 51% 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 Weiser River Elk Zone?
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 Weiser River Elk Zone?
In the same unit system: Boise River Elk Zone, Brownlee Elk Zone, Hells Canyon Elk Zone, McCall Elk Zone and Sawtooth 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.