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IdahoMule Deer

ID Mule Deer Unit 42

Total Acres
859,257
Public Land
100%
Elevation
4,193–6,807 ft

Trophy Data

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

AI Scout Analysis

# Unit 42 — Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 42 spans 859,257 acres of high-elevation Idaho terrain (4,200–6,800 ft) with exceptional public land availability at 99.5%. This provides excellent access and opportunity for self-guided hunters seeking expansive country without guide requirements or private-land logistics. ## Herd Quality Herd composition data is not available for this unit. Harvest data shows moderate rifle success (13–22% recent years), with 2025 rifle success at...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023Hunt 1164resident00
2023Hunt 1033nonresident1877
2023Hunt 1164nonresident01
2023Hunt 1033resident70268

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2023Rifle2193416.0%
2023Archery300.0%
2023All Weapons Combined2223415.0%
2023Rifle703652.0%
2023Rifle11100.0%