ID Pronghorn Hunting

Idaho Pronghorn GMUs & Season 2026

Pronghorn season in Idaho runs Aug 8 – Aug 30 across 40 GMUs.

54 Seasons4 Weapon Types

Controlled Hunt General

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

+ 4 more

Controlled Hunt Archery

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

Controlled Hunt Muzzleloader

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

Controlled Hunt Short Range

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

Pronghorn in Idaho: FAQ

When is pronghorn season in Idaho?

Pronghorn season in Idaho currently runs Aug 8 to Aug 30, 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 seasons in Idaho — offline