ID Mule Deer Unit 19

ID 19 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access ID 19 spans 165,324 acres across steep mountain terrain, ranging from 1,939 ft in river valleys to 8,820 ft at high ridges. The unit is 100% public land — entirely National Forest with exceptional access. Sixty-eight percent designated wilderness means most high-country terrain requires foot traffic, but lower and mid-elevation drainages offer trail and road access suitable for hunters willing to cover ground. The elevation envelope supports diverse habitat: lower sagebrush and timber transition zones, mid-elevation mixed forest, and high alpine meadow country. Early-season hunters can target lower benches and..