light goose area · Idaho Department of Fish and Game
Light Geese Area 4
Idaho, United States
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About Light Geese Area 4
Light Geese Area 4 is a light goose area in Idaho, United States, set by Idaho Department of Fish and Game. It covers about 28,997 km² (11,196 mi²). Towns inside it include Pocatello, Chubbuck, Blackfoot, Preston, Shelley and American Falls.
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
- 4
- Area
- 28,997 km²
- Area (miles)
- 11,196 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 15,550 km² of public or protected land inside it, 54% 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 | 7,449 | 26% |
| Forest Service Region 04 Intermountain | 3,784 | 13% |
| Department of Energy (DOE) | 2,296 | 8% |
| Idaho Department of Lands | 1,216 | 4% |
| National Park Service | 638 | 2% |
| Idaho Department of Fish and Game | 72 | under 1% |
| Camas National Wildlife Refuge | 43 | under 1% |
| CAMAS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 43 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 92 | 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 3, 2026 to Dec 23, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Snow goose | Oct 3, 2026 to Dec 23, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Ross's goose | Feb 16, 2027 to Mar 10, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Snow goose | Feb 16, 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
- White-fronted Geese Area 1 (white-fronted goose area)
- White-fronted Geese Area 2 (white-fronted goose area)
- Duck Area 2
- Canada Geese Area 2 (Canada goose area)
- Canada Geese Area 3 (Canada goose area)
- Unit 63 (GMU)
- Unit 68 (GMU)
- Bannock Elk Zone
- Big Desert Elk Zone
- Deer controlled hunt area 66A-1X
- Elk controlled hunt area 52A-1
- Elk controlled hunt area 63
- Elk controlled hunt area 63-1X
- Elk controlled hunt area 63X
- Elk controlled hunt area 70-1
- Moose controlled hunt area 63*
- Pronghorn controlled hunt area 51-2
- Pronghorn controlled hunt area 63-1
- Pronghorn controlled hunt area 63-1X
- Snake River Elk Zone
- Turkey controlled hunt area 50-1
- Turkey controlled hunt area 50-2
- Turkey controlled hunt area 50-3
What HuntGrid shows for Light Geese Area 4
- 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 4 (light goose area)?
About 28,997 km² (11,196 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Idaho Department of Fish and Game's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Light Geese Area 4?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 15,550 km² of public or protected land, 54% 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 4?
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 4?
In the same unit system: Light Geese Area 1, Light Geese Area 2 and Light Geese Area 3.
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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.