ID Mule Deer Unit 49

ID 49 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access ID 49 spans nearly 510,000 acres across dramatic elevation—from 4,768 ft to nearly 12,000 ft—offering diverse habitat from lower foothill country to high alpine. Nearly 74% is public land, providing strong access across most of the unit. Topography ranges from sagebrush and mixed conifer valleys to high-elevation ridges and basins. The elevation spread means hunters can adjust their focus based on season conditions and animal movement patterns. Trophy Potential The counties overlapping ID 49 hold a strong historical record of trophy-class mule deer, with entries spanning from the 1980s..