GMU · Idaho Department of Fish and Game
Unit 39
Idaho, United States
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About Unit 39
Unit 39 is a GMU in Idaho, United States, set by Idaho Department of Fish and Game. It covers about 6,288 km² (2,428 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Garden City, about 0.7 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
- 39
- Area
- 6,288 km²
- Area (miles)
- 2,428 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 4,859 km² of public or protected land inside it, 77% 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 | 60% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 579 | 9% |
| Idaho Department of Lands | 359 | 6% |
| Idaho Department of Fish and Game | 131 | 2% |
| Unknown | 23 | under 1% |
| Boise Parks and Recreation | 19 | under 1% |
| BOISE CITY (BOISE PARKS & RECREATION) | 1.5 | under 1% |
| Mis - State of Idhao | 1.2 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 2.8 | 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 Nov 14, 2026 | source |
| American black bear | Aug 30, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | source |
| Mule deer | Oct 10, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | antlerless source |
| Mule deer | Oct 10, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | antlered source |
| White-tailed deer | Oct 10, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | antlerless source |
| White-tailed deer | Oct 10, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | antlered source |
| White-tailed deer | Oct 10, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Oct 27, 2026 to Nov 9, 2026 | antlered, Unit 39 except the part south and east of Blacks Creek Road and south of the South Fork Boise River source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Nov 10, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | archery, Unit 39 except the Ada County part and the area bounded by SH 21, Forest Roads 268 and 377, Thorn Creek and Mores Creek source |
| Mule deer | Nov 10, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | archery source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 10, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | archery source |
| Grey wolf | Nov 15, 2026 to Mar 31, 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 |
| American black bear | Apr 15, 2027 to Jun 30, 2027 | 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 3 (light goose area)
- White-fronted Geese Area 3 (white-fronted goose area)
- Boise River Elk Zone
- 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 39-1X
- Elk controlled hunt area 39-2
- Elk controlled hunt area 39-2X
- Elk controlled hunt area 39-3
- Goat controlled hunt area 39*
- Pronghorn controlled hunt area 39
What HuntGrid shows for Unit 39
- 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 39 (GMU)?
About 6,288 km² (2,428 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Idaho Department of Fish and Game's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Unit 39?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 4,859 km² of public or protected land, 77% 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 Unit 39?
This page lists 17 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 39?
In the same unit system: Unit 32, Unit 33, Unit 35, Unit 36, Unit 38, Unit 43, Unit 44 and Unit 45.
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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.