ID Mule Deer Unit 74

ID 74 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access ID 74 spans 391,140 acres across steep mountain country, ranging from 4,482 to 9,145 feet. With only 27% public land, access is constrained—most huntable country is private or requires permission. Hunters should expect significant foot traffic on available public ground and competition for accessible drainage systems. The elevation spread supports diverse habitat from lower ponderosa and mixed-conifer country to high alpine and basin terrain, but reaching prime areas often demands multi-day pack trips or negotiated private-land access. Trophy Potential The counties overlapping ID 74 hold a strong historical record..