ID Mule Deer Unit 18

# ID 18 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 18 spans 1,132–9,356 ft elevation with 82% public land and 31% wilderness. Extreme elevation range indicates mixed terrain from lower brushy foothills to high alpine. With roughly one-third wilderness, access is varied—some areas are roadable, others require hiking. The high public-land percentage offers solid DIY access for those willing to foot it. ## Herd Quality & Population Trophy record data from Idaho County (which overlaps this unit) shows a significant **declining trend in trophy quality**. Pre-2000 mule deer averaged 215.2 with a max of 267.6; the 2010s dropped to 181.7...