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IdahoMule Deer

ID Mule Deer Unit 43

Total Acres
448,263
Public Land
99%
Elevation
4,167–10,311 ft

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
44
Avg Score
210.8
Top Score
294.5
Recent (5yr)
1

AI Scout Analysis

# Idaho Unit 43 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 43 spans high-elevation terrain (4,167–10,311 ft) across nearly 450,000 acres of 98.6% public land in the Sawtooth/central Idaho range. Extensive backcountry access combined with high public-land percentage makes this a solid DIY unit, though popular trails like the Alice/Toxaway loop draw significant foot traffic during peak seasons. ## Herd Quality & Population No recent wildlife survey data (bull:cow or buck:doe ratios) are available...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
16 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023Hunt 1091resident150113
2023Hunt 1077 (2nd Draw)nonresident01
2023Hunt 1077resident4545
2023Hunt 1077 (2nd Draw)resident912
2023Hunt 1091 (2nd Draw)resident237
2023Hunt 1091nonresident2712
2023Hunt 1077nonresident115
2023Hunt 1091 (2nd Draw)nonresident41

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2023Rifle3,31690427.0%
2023Archery64311117.0%
2023Muzzleloader1616100.0%
2023All Weapons Combined3,9751,03126.0%
2023Archery371233.0%
2023Muzzleloader1084643.0%