ID Mule Deer Unit 40

ID 40 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access ID 40 spans 1.45 million acres across rough, elevation-diverse country—from 2,200 ft foothill sagebrush to 8,300+ ft high peaks. With 80.5% public land, access is solid. The unit's varied elevation profile creates distinct habitat zones: lower-country mule deer country opens early in the season, while higher basins hold animals as conditions permit. Expect a mix of BLM, national forest, and private parcels; some private acreage exists but public opportunity is robust. Trophy Potential The counties overlapping ID 40 hold a record-book history dating to the 1930s, but the trophy..