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IdahoMule Deer

ID Mule Deer Unit 4A

Total Acres
186,670
Public Land
93%
Elevation
2,053–6,384 ft

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ID 4A — Tactical Overview Terrain & Access ID 4A spans 2,053–6,384 feet across nearly 187,000 acres, with 93% public land—excellent accessibility for self-reliant hunters. The unit's broad elevation range supports diverse habitat from lower-country brushy slopes to alpine ridges, creating multiple micro-climates within a compact geography. High public-land percentage means minimal private-land navigation; most productive ground is huntable without special permission. Who This Suits This unit favors hunters comfortable with variable terrain and moderate-to-strenuous packing. The elevation spread allows flexible strategy—lower elevations during early/mild conditions, higher country as temperatures cool. The public-land density makes it ideal for DIY..

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Draw Odds — What It Took to Draw (2024)

Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →

Hunt 1001

Nonresident7.0%drew in 2024 (1 in 14)
71 applied · 6 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident5.0%drew in 2024 (1 in 20)
1,158 applied · 54 tags · equal-chance random draw

Hunt 1001, 2nd Draw

Nonresident0.0%drew in 2024
27 applied · 1 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident1.0%drew in 2024 (1 in 100)
552 applied · 2 tags · equal-chance random draw

Hunt 1142

Nonresident0.0%drew in 2024
0 applied · 1 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident0.0%drew in 2024
0 applied · 0 tags · equal-chance random draw

Hunt 1144

Nonresident0.0%drew in 2022
0 applied · 1 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident0.0%drew in 2022
0 applied · 0 tags · equal-chance random draw

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Harvest Data

Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
2024Rifle41213132.0%
2024Archery561629.0%
2024Muzzleloader500.0%
2024All Weapons Combined47214731.0%
2024Rifle522955.0%
2024Rifle11100.0%
2023Rifle42513031.0%
2023Archery37617.0%
2023Muzzleloader6118.0%
2023All Weapons Combined46813829.0%
2023Rifle583153.0%
2022Rifle54912923.0%
2022Archery7711.0%
2022Muzzleloader27519.0%
2022All Weapons Combined65313521.0%
2022Rifle581627.0%

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — GDec 10, 2026Dec 24, 2026male
2026Rifle — 1001Aug 30, 2026Dec 1, 2026male

Trophy Data

Record-Book Entries
15
Avg Score
196.8
Top Score
245
Recent (5yr)
0

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