ID Mule Deer Unit 43
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ID 43 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access ID 43 spans 4,167–10,311 feet across nearly 449,000 acres of rugged, high-elevation terrain in the central Idaho mountains. With 98.6% public land, access is wide open for self-guided hunters—virtually no private-land friction. The unit encompasses mixed subalpine and alpine country, offering both lower-elevation drainages and high-country ridges. Elevation variation means hunters can target different habitat zones, though success hinges on scouting specific pockets rather than expecting easy roads into prime areas. Terrain is demanding; physical fitness and navigation skills matter as much as optics and patience. Trophy Potential The..
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Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Rifle | 3,402 | 945 | 28.0% |
| 2024 | Archery | 659 | 98 | 15.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | All Weapons Combined | 4,064 | 1,046 | 26.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle | 1,747 | 878 | 50.0% |
| 2024 | Archery | 43 | 17 | 40.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader | 99 | 33 | 33.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle | 3,316 | 904 | 27.0% |
| 2023 | Archery | 643 | 111 | 17.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 16 | 16 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | All Weapons Combined | 3,975 | 1,031 | 26.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle | 1,739 | 650 | 37.0% |
| 2023 | Archery | 37 | 12 | 33.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 108 | 46 | 43.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle | 3,284 | 1,109 | 34.0% |
| 2022 | Archery | 574 | 118 | 21.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader | 13 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | All Weapons Combined | 3,872 | 1,227 | 32.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle | 1,799 | 804 | 45.0% |
| 2022 | Archery | 41 | 10 | 26.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader | 110 | 41 | 37.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — 1075 | Aug 15, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — 1088 | Oct 1, 2026 — Oct 9, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — G | Oct 10, 2026 — Oct 31, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — 1065 | Oct 10, 2026 — Oct 31, 2026 | — | either |
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