ID Mountain Lion Hunting

Idaho Mountain Lion GMUs & Season 2026

Mountain Lion season in Idaho runs Jul 1 – Jun 30 across 99 GMUs.

99 Seasons1 Weapon Types

General

GMUTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Zone unit-1GeneralJul 1 — Jun 30———
Zone unit-10GeneralJul 1 — Jun 30———
Zone unit-10aGeneralJul 1 — Jun 30———
Zone unit-11GeneralJul 1 — Jun 30———
Zone unit-11aGeneralJul 1 — Jun 30———
Zone unit-12GeneralJul 1 — Jun 30———
Zone unit-13GeneralJul 1 — Jun 30———
Zone unit-14GeneralJul 1 — Jun 30———
Zone unit-15GeneralJul 1 — Jun 30———
Zone unit-16GeneralJul 1 — Jun 30———
Zone unit-16aGeneralJul 1 — Jun 30———
Zone unit-17GeneralJul 1 — Jun 30———
Zone unit-18GeneralJul 1 — Jun 30———
Zone unit-19GeneralJul 1 — Jun 30———
Zone unit-19aGeneralJul 1 — Jun 30———
Zone unit-2GeneralJul 1 — Jun 30———
Zone unit-20GeneralJul 1 — Jun 30———
Zone unit-20aGeneralJul 1 — Jun 30———
Zone unit-21GeneralJul 1 — Jun 30———
Zone unit-21aGeneralJul 1 — Jun 30———
Zone unit-22GeneralJul 1 — Jun 30———
Zone unit-23GeneralJul 1 — Jun 30———
Zone unit-24GeneralJul 1 — Jun 30———
Zone unit-25GeneralJul 1 — Jun 30———
Zone unit-26GeneralJul 1 — Jun 30———

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Mountain Lion in Idaho: FAQ

When is mountain lion season in Idaho?

Mountain Lion season in Idaho currently runs Jul 1 to Jun 30, across 99 season rows and 99 GMUs, split by weapon (General).

Where is the best place to hunt mountain lion in Idaho?

The best GMUs for mountain lion in Idaho depend on harvest success and public-land access, both shown per GMU above. Compare units before you apply for a tag or plan your hunt.

Plan your Mountain Lion hunt in Idaho

View GMU boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas on our interactive map.

Also see Idaho seasons, public land, and license.

Mountain Lion in Idaho: parcels + public land