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IdahoMule Deer

ID Mule Deer Unit 56

Total Acres
585,809
Public Land
50%
Elevation
4,202–7,457 ft

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ID 56 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access ID 56 spans nearly 586,000 acres across a 3,200-foot elevation band, from 4,200 to 7,450 feet. With half the unit on public land, access is split between national forest terrain and private holdings. Hunters will encounter mixed sagebrush and forested country typical of south-central Idaho's transition zone. The Rockland Valley area is accessible via Highway 37 and secondary roads, offering a baseline of vehicle access to mid-elevation country. Higher elevations present steeper, more remote terrain requiring foot traffic. Trophy Potential The counties overlapping ID 56 hold a strong historical..

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Harvest Data

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

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
2024Rifle1,65643826.0%
2024Archery1683722.0%
2024Muzzleloader300.0%
2024All Weapons Combined1,82847626.0%
2023Rifle1,71825315.0%
2023Archery1722514.0%
2023All Weapons Combined1,89027815.0%
2022Rifle1,63637523.0%
2022Archery1461611.0%
2022Muzzleloader200.0%
2022All Weapons Combined1,78339122.0%

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Rifle — GOct 10, 2026Oct 24, 2026male

Trophy Data

Record-Book Entries
37
Avg Score
222.9
Top Score
283
Recent (5yr)
0

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