GMU · Idaho Department of Fish and Game
Unit 12
Idaho, United States
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About Unit 12
Unit 12 is a GMU in Idaho, United States, set by Idaho Department of Fish and Game. It covers about 3,080 km² (1,189 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Hamilton, about 21 km from its edge.
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
- 12
- Area
- 3,080 km²
- Area (miles)
- 1,189 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 2,919 km² of public or protected land inside it, 95% 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 01 Northern | 2,918 | 95% |
| Idaho Parks and Recreation | 0.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cougar (mountain lion) | Jul 1, 2026 to Jun 30, 2027 | source |
| Grey wolf | Jul 1, 2026 to Nov 14, 2026 | source |
| American black bear | Aug 30, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | source |
| Mule deer | Oct 10, 2026 to Nov 3, 2026 | source |
| White-tailed deer | Oct 10, 2026 to Nov 3, 2026 | source |
| White-tailed deer | Oct 10, 2026 to Nov 20, 2026 | source |
| Grey wolf | Nov 15, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027 | source |
| American black bear | Apr 1, 2027 to Jun 30, 2027 | source |
| Grey wolf | Apr 1, 2027 to Jun 30, 2027 | source |
| Wild turkey | Apr 8, 2027 to Apr 14, 2027 | bearded, Unit 2 except Farragut State Park and WMA; Unit 32 except the Payette County part source |
| Wild turkey | Apr 15, 2027 to May 25, 2027 | bearded, Unit 2 except Farragut State Park and WMA; Unit 32 except the Payette County part 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)
- Lolo Elk Zone
- Moose controlled hunt area 12-1*
- Moose controlled hunt area 12-2*
- Moose controlled hunt area 12-3*
- Moose controlled hunt area 12-4*
- Moose controlled hunt area 12-5*
What HuntGrid shows for Unit 12
- 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 Unit 12 (GMU)?
About 3,080 km² (1,189 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Idaho Department of Fish and Game's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Unit 12?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 2,919 km² of public or protected land, 95% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Forest Service Region 01 Northern. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Unit 12?
This page lists 11 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 Unit 12?
In the same unit system: Unit 10, Unit 10A, Unit 16 and Unit 17.
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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.