Idaho Hunting Zone GMU 9 — GMU 9 - Clearwater / Lochsa

Season dates, antler restrictions, and regulations for Idaho Wildlife Management Unit Zone GMU 9 for the 2026 hunting season.

Season Dates — Zone GMU 9
🏹 Archery Season
Aug 30 – Sep 29
🔫 Firearms Season
Oct 10 – Nov 20
💨 Muzzleloader Season
Sep 30 – Oct 9
Zone Details
Counties Clearwater, Idaho (north)
Antler Restriction No restriction
Doe / Antlerless Limit Antlerless tag by controlled hunt draw
Notes Clearwater NF; Lochsa River corridor; steep canyon terrain; Elk and Whitetail; remote backcountry
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