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ID Mule Deer Unit 40

Total Acres
1,446,996
Public Land
81%
Elevation
2,201–8,335 ft

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
23
Avg Score
212.9
Top Score
281.9
Recent (5yr)
0

AI Scout Analysis

# ID 40 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Conditions** ID 40 spans 1.45 million acres from 2,200 to 8,335 feet with 80% public land access. The unit encompasses varied elevation zones—forum users reference South Mountain as a key hunting area, with early-November rut activity (typically heaviest Nov 5–7) throughout the season. High water years improve forage productivity and buck condition. **Herd Quality** Forum consensus indicates the unit "has gone downhill" in recent years but still holds...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
26 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023Hunt 1163resident04
2023Hunt 1115nonresident010
2023Hunt 1031nonresident71520
2023Hunt 1075nonresident525
2023Hunt 1163nonresident01
2023Hunt 1075 (2nd Draw)nonresident101
2023Hunt 1115 (2nd Draw)nonresident01
2023Hunt 1031resident4,304180
2023Hunt 1075resident20645
2023Hunt 1115resident15590
2023Hunt 1075 (2nd Draw)resident962
2023Hunt 1115 (2nd Draw)resident536

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2023Rifle2,13457227.0%
2023Archery13654.0%
2023Muzzleloader600.0%
2023All Weapons Combined2,27757725.0%
2023Rifle20116381.0%
2023Archery461532.0%
2023Rifle925863.0%
2023Rifle5470.0%