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Unit 42.
Strategic hunting guide for Game Management Unit 42. Real-time fire updates, public land boundaries, and confirmed season dates.
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Unlock Field MapsTerrainHigh Desert/Canyon
OwnershipMostly Private
Access DifficultyHigh (Restricted)
Key SpeciesDeer
Season TypeGeneral & Controlled
ZoneOwyhee
Unit 42 Overview
Idaho Game Management Unit 42 (GMU 42) is a premier hunting destination located in the Owyhee Elk Zone. Home to Deer, Gray Wolf, Mountain Lion, this unit features open sagebrush steppe, where stalking prowess and early morning glassing are critical. Unit 42 is comprised largely of private land (100%), making map study and boundary awareness essential for avoiding trespass.
2025 Regular Schedule
Official Regulation Feed
Species
Weapon
Tag
Dates
Restricted
Any Weapon
Regular Tag
Oct 10 - Closed
Restricted
Any Weapon
Regular Tag
Oct 10 - Closed
Restricted
Any Weapon
Regular Tag
Oct 10 - Closed
Restricted
Any Weapon
Regular Tag
Oct 10 - Closed
Restricted
Any Weapon
Regular Tag
Oct 10 - Closed
There are 6 confirmed seasons in Unit 42.
View Full SchedulePrepare for the Hunt
Success in Unit 42 requires understanding the high desert/canyon terrain and public land boundaries. Roam Idaho Members get access to offline maps, allowing you to navigate confidently without cell service.
- Offline Boundary Maps
- Real-time Fire Closures
- Private Land Ownership
- Access Point Coordinates
Common Questions
Where is Unit 42?
Located in the Owyhee Zone with high desert/canyon terrain.
Is it public land?
Unit 42 is 0% public land.
Common Questions
about Unit 42
Which Elk Zone is Unit 42 in?
Unit 42 is part of the Owyhee Elk Zone.
Is there public land in Unit 42?
Yes, Unit 42 is approximately 0% public land.
Prepare for the Hunt
Success in Unit 42 requires understanding the high desert/canyon terrain and public land boundaries. Roam Idaho Members get access to offline maps, allowing you to navigate confidently without cell service.
- Offline Boundary Maps
- Real-time Fire Closures
- Private Land Ownership
- Access Point Coordinates
Planning
Primary Region
Owyhee Desert
Nearest Supplies
Hunters typically basecamp or resupply in Nampa, Jordan Valley, Marsing.
Climate Outlook
High desert plateau. Dry, windy, and vast. Water is the limiting factor.
Authorities
Always verify regulations with official government entities before heading into the backcountry.
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