ID Pronghorn Hunting

Idaho Pronghorn GMUs & Season 2026

Pronghorn season in Idaho runs Oct 25 – Oct 24 across 40 GMUs.

54 Seasons4 Weapon Types

Controlled Hunt General

GMUTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Zone controlled-hunt-area-29–1Controlled Hunt GeneralSep 25 — Oct 24———
Zone controlled-hunt-area-30–1Controlled Hunt GeneralSep 25 — Oct 24———
Zone controlled-hunt-area-31–1Controlled Hunt GeneralSep 25 — Oct 24———
Zone controlled-hunt-area-31–1Controlled Hunt GeneralSep 25 — Oct 24———
Zone controlled-hunt-area-36B–1Controlled Hunt GeneralSep 25 — Oct 24———
Zone controlled-hunt-area-37–1Controlled Hunt GeneralSep 25 — Oct 24———
Zone controlled-hunt-area-38–1Controlled Hunt GeneralSep 25 — Oct 24———
Zone controlled-hunt-area-39Controlled Hunt GeneralSep 25 — Oct 24———
Zone controlled-hunt-area-39Controlled Hunt GeneralOct 25 — Dec 31———
Zone controlled-hunt-area-40Controlled Hunt GeneralSep 25 — Oct 24———
Zone controlled-hunt-area-41–1Controlled Hunt GeneralSep 25 — Oct 24———
Zone controlled-hunt-area-44–1Controlled Hunt GeneralSep 25 — Oct 24———
Zone controlled-hunt-area-44–1Controlled Hunt GeneralOct 5 — Oct 24———
Zone controlled-hunt-area-44–2Controlled Hunt GeneralOct 25 — Nov 30———
Zone controlled-hunt-area-45–1Controlled Hunt GeneralSep 25 — Oct 24———
Zone controlled-hunt-area-46Controlled Hunt GeneralSep 25 — Oct 24———
Zone controlled-hunt-area-49Controlled Hunt GeneralSep 25 — Oct 24———
Zone controlled-hunt-area-50Controlled Hunt GeneralSep 25 — Oct 24———
Zone controlled-hunt-area-51Controlled Hunt GeneralSep 25 — Oct 24———
Zone controlled-hunt-area-52A–1Controlled Hunt GeneralSep 25 — Oct 24———
Zone controlled-hunt-area-52–1Controlled Hunt GeneralSep 25 — Oct 24———
Zone controlled-hunt-area-54Controlled Hunt GeneralAug 15 — Oct 24———
Zone controlled-hunt-area-54Controlled Hunt GeneralSep 25 — Oct 24———
Zone controlled-hunt-area-55–1Controlled Hunt GeneralSep 25 — Oct 24———
Zone controlled-hunt-area-58Controlled Hunt GeneralSep 25 — Oct 24———

+ 4 more

Controlled Hunt Archery

GMUTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Zone controlled-hunt-area-28–1Controlled Hunt ArcheryAug 15 — Sep 15———
Zone controlled-hunt-area-30A–1Controlled Hunt ArcheryAug 15 — Sep 15———
Zone controlled-hunt-area-36–1Controlled Hunt ArcheryAug 15 — Sep 15———
Zone controlled-hunt-area-39Controlled Hunt ArcheryAug 15 — Sep 15———
Zone controlled-hunt-area-40–1Controlled Hunt ArcheryAug 15 — Aug 30———
Zone controlled-hunt-area-40–1Controlled Hunt ArcherySep 1 — Sep 15———
Zone controlled-hunt-area-44–3Controlled Hunt ArcheryAug 15 — Sep 15———
Zone controlled-hunt-area-46–1Controlled Hunt ArcheryAug 15 — Aug 30———
Zone controlled-hunt-area-46–1Controlled Hunt ArcherySep 10 — Sep 24———
Zone controlled-hunt-area-49–1Controlled Hunt ArcheryAug 15 — Sep 15———
Zone controlled-hunt-area-51–2Controlled Hunt ArcheryAug 15 — Sep 15———
Zone controlled-hunt-area-52A–1Controlled Hunt ArcheryAug 15 — Sep 15———
Zone controlled-hunt-area-54–1Controlled Hunt ArcheryAug 15 — Sep 15———
Zone controlled-hunt-area-55–1Controlled Hunt ArcheryAug 15 — Sep 15———
Zone controlled-hunt-area-59A–1Controlled Hunt ArcheryAug 15 — Sep 15———
Zone controlled-hunt-area-68Controlled Hunt ArcheryAug 15 — Aug 30———
Zone controlled-hunt-area-68Controlled Hunt ArcherySep 10 — Sep 24———

Controlled Hunt Muzzleloader

GMUTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Zone controlled-hunt-area-30A–1Controlled Hunt MuzzleloaderSep 25 — Oct 24———
Zone controlled-hunt-area-41–2Controlled Hunt MuzzleloaderSep 25 — Oct 24———
Zone controlled-hunt-area-47Controlled Hunt MuzzleloaderSep 25 — Oct 24———
Zone controlled-hunt-area-60A–1Controlled Hunt MuzzleloaderSep 25 — Oct 24———
Zone controlled-hunt-area-63–2Controlled Hunt MuzzleloaderAug 8 — Oct 24———
Zone controlled-hunt-area-63–2Controlled Hunt MuzzleloaderAug 15 — Sep 18———
Zone controlled-hunt-area-63–2Controlled Hunt MuzzleloaderSep 19 — Oct 24———

Controlled Hunt Short Range

GMUTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Zone controlled-hunt-area-36A–1Controlled Hunt Short RangeSep 25 — Oct 24———

Pronghorn in Idaho: FAQ

When is pronghorn season in Idaho?

Pronghorn season in Idaho currently runs Oct 25 to Oct 24, across 54 season rows and 40 GMUs, split by weapon (Controlled Hunt Archery, Controlled Hunt General, Controlled Hunt Muzzleloader, Controlled Hunt Short Range).

Where is the best place to hunt pronghorn in Idaho?

The best GMUs for pronghorn 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 Pronghorn 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.

Pronghorn in Idaho: parcels + public land