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Unit 46.
Strategic hunting guide for Game Management Unit 46. Real-time fire updates, public land boundaries, and confirmed season dates.
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Unlock Field MapsTerrainSage Steppe/Mountain
OwnershipMostly Private
Access DifficultyHigh (Restricted)
Key SpeciesPronghorn
Season TypeControlled Only
ZoneSouth Hills
Unit 46 Overview
Idaho Game Management Unit 46 (GMU 46) is a premier hunting destination located in the South Hills Elk Zone. Home to Pronghorn, this unit features high-elevation rugged terrain, requiring physical preparation and optics for cross-canyon spotting. Unit 46 is comprised largely of private land (100%), making map study and boundary awareness essential for avoiding trespass.
Landscape Analysis
Land Ownership
U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM)70.04%
Private18.11%
U.S. Military6.75%
State of Idaho4.19%
U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (BOR)0.37%
Vegetation & Cover
Rangeland83.84%
Irrigated-Gravity Flow6.46%
Irrigated-Sprinkler6.04%
Riparian2.61%
Urban0.72%
Designated Wilderness Areas
Contains Bruneau-Jarbridge Rivers Wilderness (30,147 acres).No motorized access permitted.
Official Boundary Description
Those portions of ELMORE, OWYHEE, and TWIN FALLS COUNTIES within the following boundary: beginning at the State Highway 51 bridge on the Snake River, then upstream (INCLUDING ALL ISLANDS) to the Gridley Bridge across the Snake River near Hagerman, then southeast on U.S. 30 to U.S. 93, then south on U.S. 93 to Rogerson, then southwest on the Rogerson-Three Creek-Jarbidge Road to the Jarbidge River, then downstream to the West Fork of the Bruneau River, then downstream to the Bruneau River, then downstream to State Highway 51, then north on State Highway 51 to the Snake River, the point of beginning. THREE ISLAND STATE PARK AND ALL SNAKE RIVER ISLANDS BETWEEN THE GLENNS FERRY BRIDGE AND THE SLICK BRIDGE-CLOSED.
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 3 confirmed seasons in Unit 46.
View Full SchedulePrepare for the Hunt
Success in Unit 46 requires understanding the sage steppe/mountain 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 46?
Located in the South Hills Zone with sage steppe/mountain terrain.
Is it public land?
Unit 46 is 0% public land.
Common Questions
about Unit 46
Which Elk Zone is Unit 46 in?
Unit 46 is part of the South Hills Elk Zone.
Is there public land in Unit 46?
Yes, Unit 46 is approximately 0% public land.
Prepare for the Hunt
Success in Unit 46 requires understanding the sage steppe/mountain 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
Magic Valley & Sawtooths
Nearest Supplies
Hunters typically basecamp or resupply in Twin Falls, Hailey, Gooding.
Climate Outlook
Iconic jagged peaks and high valleys. Early winters and cold nights.
Authorities
Always verify regulations with official government entities before heading into the backcountry.
Roam Idaho provides the most accurate private land and public access data for Idaho Unit 46. Stop guessing where the boundary line is. Our Pro maps include offline caching, ensuring you stay legal when the service cuts out.