GMU · Idaho Department of Fish and Game
Unit 73A
Idaho, United States
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About Unit 73A
Unit 73A is a GMU in Idaho, United States, set by Idaho Department of Fish and Game. It covers about 1,466 km² (566 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is American Falls, about 0.8 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
- 73A
- Area
- 1,466 km²
- Area (miles)
- 566 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 410 km² of public or protected land inside it, 28% 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 | 304 | 21% |
| Idaho Department of Lands | 59 | 4% |
| Forest Service Region 04 Intermountain | 48 | 3% |
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 |
| American black bear | Apr 15, 2027 to Jun 30, 2027 | 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
What HuntGrid shows for Unit 73A
- 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 73A (GMU)?
About 1,466 km² (566 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Idaho Department of Fish and Game's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Unit 73A?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 410 km² of public or protected land, 28% 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 73A?
This page lists 4 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 73A?
In the same unit system: Unit 56, Unit 68, Unit 68A, Unit 70 and Unit 73.
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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.