ID Mule Deer Unit 59A

ID 59A — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access ID 59A spans 258,018 acres across steep, high-elevation terrain—from 4,889 ft to 11,388 ft—with 88% public land. This elevation spread supports diverse habitat from sagebrush and lower-country mule deer country to alpine and subalpine zones. High public-land percentage makes the unit accessible to unguided hunters, though the vertical relief and rugged topography demand solid backcountry fitness and navigation skills. The unit's vast acreage and terrain complexity mean success depends on thorough scouting and willingness to move away from easy access corridors. Trophy Potential The counties overlapping ID 59A—shared with..