GMU · Idaho Department of Fish and Game
Unit 56
Idaho, United States
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About Unit 56
Unit 56 is a GMU in Idaho, United States, set by Idaho Department of Fish and Game. It covers about 2,371 km² (915 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is American Falls, about 4.3 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
- 56
- Area
- 2,371 km²
- Area (miles)
- 915 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,177 km² of public or protected land inside it, 50% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bureau of Land Management | 723 | 31% |
| Forest Service Region 04 Intermountain | 414 | 17% |
| Idaho Department of Lands | 38 | 2% |
| Idaho Department of Fish and Game | 2.6 | under 1% |
| Idaho Parks and Recreation | 1.4 | 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 |
| Elk (wapiti) | Oct 25, 2026 to Nov 15, 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
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Duck Area 1
- White-fronted Geese Area 2 (white-fronted goose area)
- Canada Geese Area 3 (Canada goose area)
- White-fronted Geese Area 3 (white-fronted goose area)
- Light Geese Area 3 (light goose area)
- Light Geese Area 4 (light goose area)
- Elk controlled hunt area 46-1X
- Elk controlled hunt area 55-1
- Elk controlled hunt area 56-1X
- Moose controlled hunt area 56
- Pronghorn controlled hunt area 46-1X
- Pronghorn controlled hunt area 55-1
- South Hills Elk Zone
What HuntGrid shows for Unit 56
- 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 56 (GMU)?
About 2,371 km² (915 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Idaho Department of Fish and Game's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Unit 56?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,177 km² of public or protected land, 50% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Bureau of Land Management. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Unit 56?
This page lists 3 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 56?
In the same unit system: Unit 53, Unit 57, Unit 68, Unit 73 and Unit 73A.
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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.