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IdahoMule Deer

ID Mule Deer Unit 20

Total Acres
303,151
Public Land
100%
Wilderness
62%
Elevation
2,172–8,891 ft

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ID 20 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access ID 20 spans 303,000+ acres of entirely public land across dramatic elevation—from 2,200 ft to nearly 9,000 ft—creating diverse habitat from lower-country timbered drainages to high alpine. The unit is 62% wilderness, meaning a significant portion requires backcountry travel to access. This is genuine remote country: hunters seeking DIY access will pack deep and commit to multi-day efforts. The elevation spread supports classic mule deer use patterns, with animals migrating vertically through season, making both lower and high-country glassing and stalking viable depending on timing and conditions. Trophy Potential..

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Harvest Data

Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
2024Rifle29613847.0%
2024Archery300.0%
2024Muzzleloader300.0%
2024All Weapons Combined30213846.0%
2023Rifle2796624.0%
2023All Weapons Combined2796624.0%
2022Rifle29912542.0%
2022Archery100.0%
2022All Weapons Combined30012542.0%

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Rifle — GSep 15, 2026Nov 20, 2026either

Trophy Data

Record-Book Entries
32
Avg Score
205.5
Top Score
267.6
Recent (5yr)
0

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