GMU · Idaho Department of Fish and Game
Unit 2
Idaho, United States
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About Unit 2
Unit 2 is a GMU in Idaho, United States, set by Idaho Department of Fish and Game. It covers about 1,799 km² (695 mi²). Towns inside it include Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, Hayden and Rathdrum.
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
- 2
- Area
- 1,799 km²
- Area (miles)
- 695 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 326 km² of public or protected land inside it, 18% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho Department of Lands | 162 | 9% |
| Forest Service Region 01 Northern | 120 | 7% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 18 | 1% |
| Idaho Parks and Recreation | 17 | under 1% |
| Idaho Department of Fish and Game | 7.4 | under 1% |
| City of Post Falls | 1.0 | under 1% |
| Washington State Parks | 0.3 | under 1% |
| City of Coeur d'Alene | 0.3 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 0.8 | 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 Jun 30, 2027 | source |
| American black bear | Aug 30, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | source |
| Wild turkey | Aug 30, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027 | Unit 2 except Farragut State Park and WMA source |
| White-tailed deer | Oct 10, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | antlered source |
| White-tailed deer | Oct 10, 2026 to Dec 1, 2026 | antlerless source |
| White-tailed deer | Oct 10, 2026 to Dec 1, 2026 | source |
| Mule deer | Nov 1, 2026 to Nov 14, 2026 | antlered source |
| Mule deer | Nov 1, 2026 to Dec 1, 2026 | antlered, archery, Farragut State Park and Farragut WMA only source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 1, 2026 to Nov 14, 2026 | antlered source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 1, 2026 to Dec 1, 2026 | archery, Farragut State Park and Farragut WMA only source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 1, 2026 to Dec 1, 2026 | antlered, archery, Farragut State Park and Farragut WMA only source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 1, 2026 to Dec 1, 2026 | antlerless, archery, Farragut State Park and Farragut WMA only source |
| Wild turkey | Nov 1, 2026 to Dec 1, 2026 | archery, Farragut State Park and Farragut WMA only source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 15, 2026 to Dec 1, 2026 | antlered source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Dec 2, 2026 to Dec 8, 2026 | antlerless, muzzleloader, on or within 1 mile of private land (in Unit 4A only the part bounded by the Clark Fork, FS roads 278, 1066 and 332 and the Montana line) source |
| Mule deer | Dec 10, 2026 to Dec 24, 2026 | antlered, archery source |
| White-tailed deer | Dec 10, 2026 to Dec 24, 2026 | antlerless, archery source |
| White-tailed deer | Dec 10, 2026 to Dec 24, 2026 | archery source |
| White-tailed deer | Dec 10, 2026 to Dec 24, 2026 | antlered, archery 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 |
| American black bear | Apr 15, 2027 to Jun 15, 2027 | source |
| Wild turkey | Apr 15, 2027 to Apr 30, 2027 | bearded, archery, Farragut State Park and Farragut WMA only 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.
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Next to it in the same unit system
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What HuntGrid shows for Unit 2
- 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 2 (GMU)?
About 1,799 km² (695 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Idaho Department of Fish and Game's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Unit 2?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 326 km² of public or protected land, 18% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Idaho Department of Lands. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Unit 2?
This page lists 24 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 2?
In the same unit system: Unit 1, Unit 3, Unit 4A and Unit 5.
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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.