ID Mule Deer Unit 18
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ID 18 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access ID 18 spans 1,132 to 9,356 feet across 180,764 acres with strong public-land access (82%) and significant wilderness (31%). The elevation range supports diverse habitat from low-elevation valley floors to high alpine country, offering multiple terrain strategies. Road access is practical for lower elevations; higher-country hunting requires hiking and pack-in commitment. The wilderness percentage means some prime terrain demands backcountry effort, but the majority of the unit remains accessible from trailheads and road-based approaches. Trophy Potential The counties overlapping ID 18 hold a moderate trophy history for mule deer..
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See the full AI verdict →Draw Odds — What It Took to Draw (2024)
Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Rifle | 551 | 181 | 33.0% |
| 2024 | Archery | 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2024 | All Weapons Combined | 561 | 181 | 32.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle | 52 | 35 | 68.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle | 14 | 9 | 64.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle | 4 | 2 | 50.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle | 724 | 277 | 38.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | All Weapons Combined | 727 | 277 | 38.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle | 51 | 31 | 60.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle | 14 | 11 | 80.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle | 7 | 5 | 67.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle | 720 | 270 | 38.0% |
| 2022 | Archery | 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | All Weapons Combined | 724 | 270 | 37.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle | 50 | 23 | 47.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle | 32 | 20 | 64.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle | 7 | 4 | 64.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — G | Nov 21, 2026 — Dec 5, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — 1009 | Oct 17, 2026 — Nov 9, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — 1010 | Nov 10, 2026 — Nov 30, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — 1119 | Oct 10, 2026 — Nov 20, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — 1132 | Oct 10, 2026 — Nov 20, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — 1133 | Oct 17, 2026 — Nov 30, 2026 | — | female |
Trophy Data
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