light goose area · Idaho Department of Fish and Game
Light Geese Area 3
Idaho, United States
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About Light Geese Area 3
Light Geese Area 3 is a light goose area in Idaho, United States, set by Idaho Department of Fish and Game. It covers about 73,460 km² (28,363 mi²). Towns inside it include Boise City, Meridian, Nampa, Caldwell, Twin Falls and Eagle.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Idaho Department of Fish and Game's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for Snow goose and Ross's goose.
- Unit code
- 3
- Area
- 73,460 km²
- Area (miles)
- 28,363 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 49,586 km² of public or protected land inside it, 68% 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 | 31,675 | 43% |
| Forest Service Region 04 Intermountain | 12,689 | 17% |
| Idaho Department of Lands | 3,456 | 5% |
| National Park Service | 1,308 | 2% |
| Idaho Department of Fish and Game | 398 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 86 | under 1% |
| The Nature Conservancy | 83 | under 1% |
| Idaho Parks and Recreation | 37 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 118 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ross's goose | Oct 19, 2026 to Dec 24, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Snow goose | Oct 19, 2026 to Dec 24, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Ross's goose | Feb 1, 2027 to Mar 10, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Snow goose | Feb 1, 2027 to Mar 10, 2027 | shotgun 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)
- White-fronted Geese Area 2 (white-fronted goose area)
- White-fronted Geese Area 3 (white-fronted goose area)
- Canada Geese Area 3 (Canada goose area)
- Big Desert Elk Zone
- Boise River Elk Zone
- Deer controlled hunt area 39-1
- Deer controlled hunt area 41-1
- Deer controlled hunt area 47-1
- Elk controlled hunt area 40-1
- Elk controlled hunt area 40-1X
- Elk controlled hunt area 46
- Elk controlled hunt area 46-1
- Elk controlled hunt area 46-1X
- Owyhee Elk Zone
- Pronghorn controlled hunt area 40-1
- Pronghorn controlled hunt area 44-3
- Pronghorn controlled hunt area 46
- Pronghorn controlled hunt area 46-1
- Pronghorn controlled hunt area 46-1X
- Pronghorn controlled hunt area 52A-1
- Smoky - Bennett Elk Zone
- South Hills Elk Zone
What HuntGrid shows for Light Geese Area 3
- 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 Light Geese Area 3 (light goose area)?
About 73,460 km² (28,363 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Idaho Department of Fish and Game's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Light Geese Area 3?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 49,586 km² of public or protected land, 68% 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 Light Geese Area 3?
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 Light Geese Area 3?
In the same unit system: Light Geese Area 1, Light Geese Area 2 and Light Geese Area 4.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Idaho Department of Fish and Game. 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.