sandhill crane area · Idaho Department of Fish and Game
Sandhill Crane Area 6
Idaho, United States
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About Sandhill Crane Area 6
Sandhill Crane Area 6 is a sandhill crane area in Idaho, United States, set by Idaho Department of Fish and Game. It covers about 296 km² (114 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Preston, about 28 km from its edge.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Idaho Department of Fish and Game's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for Sandhill crane.
- Unit code
- 6
- Area
- 296 km²
- Area (miles)
- 114 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 112 km² of public or protected land inside it, 38% 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 | 99 | 34% |
| Idaho Department of Lands | 12 | 4% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sandhill crane | Oct 1, 2026 to Oct 30, 2026 | shotgun source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Units around it
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for Sandhill Crane Area 6
- 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 Sandhill Crane Area 6?
About 296 km² (114 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Idaho Department of Fish and Game's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Sandhill Crane Area 6?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 112 km² of public or protected land, 38% 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 Sandhill Crane Area 6?
This page lists 1 season a person has checked against Idaho Department of Fish and Game's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
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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.