At a Glance
445Square Miles
99.9%Public Land
5,200 - 8,700Elevation Range
Quick Tips
- Hunters might be able to buy an extra deer tag
- Hunters can use deer tags to take mountain lions
- 24-36” Chinook salmon fishing in Deadwood Reservoir
Hunters discussing Idaho's Unit 34 highlight the challenging terrain and emphasize the need for physical preparedness due to its rugged landscape. The unit is noted for offering decent opportunity during various seasons, particularly for elk hunting, though success can often depend on understanding the area's complex terrain and animal movement patterns. Seasonality plays a vital role, with hunters suggesting that late-season hunts can be more fruitful if one navigates the snow and colder conditions effectively. For better hunt planning, it's important to study migration routes and adjust strategies according to weather and elevation changes.
Hunters can buy over-the-counter tags to hunt mule deer, elk and whitetail in this unit, which borders the Middle Fork of the Salmon River and includes part of the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness. Muzzleloader hunters have to draw tags to hunt deer and elk in mid-to-late November.
This unit is managed to provide hunting opportunities for hunters who live within a 100-mile drive. Elk and deer numbers are rebounding from declines as officials take steps to manage predator numbers. Whitetail are low in numbers, but there are good numbers of elk.