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Idaho Unit 27

Updated Apr 23, 2026

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Unit 27 in Idaho garners a mix of reviews that provide valuable insights for hunters looking to explore this area. Despite its rugged terrain and remote location, which may challenge some, experienced hunters praise the unit for its diverse habitat, supporting good populations of elk and deer. Feedback emphasizes the importance of preparation, as the terrain demands a solid understanding of backcountry navigation and stamina. Hunters can also benefit from planning hunts around weather conditions to maximize success and safety when pursuing game in this challenging yet rewarding unit.

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At a Glance

1,535Square Miles

99.8%Public Land

3,025 - 10,082Elevation Range

This unit is mostly remote, hard to reach roadless terrain in the Middle Fork of the Salmon River drainage. Hunters can buy tags over the counter to hunt elk and mule deer. Applicants in the yearly drawing are assured of getting late season deer tags.

Despite low elk numbers, hunters still take about 100 bulls a year. Mule deer hunting is difficult during the general season, but hunters with controlled permits that allow hunting in November take some mature bucks. There are hardly any whitetails taken in this unit.

Quick Tips

Do not pack into areas where you can not get out if snow gets deep
Backpack hunters should carry a satellite emergency location device
Elk hunters should buy a deer tag; some great bucks have come from this unit

GOHUNT

Idaho Unit 27

Updated Apr 23, 2026

See what hunters are saying

Unit 27 in Idaho garners a mix of reviews that provide valuable insights for hunters looking to explore this area. Despite its rugged terrain and remote location, which may challenge some, experienced hunters praise the unit for its diverse habitat, supporting good populations of elk and deer. Feedback emphasizes the importance of preparation, as the terrain demands a solid understanding of backcountry navigation and stamina. Hunters can also benefit from planning hunts around weather conditions to maximize success and safety when pursuing game in this challenging yet rewarding unit.

This is an AI-generated summary from comments and user reviews, and won't always be correct.

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At a Glance

1,535Square Miles

99.8%Public Land

3,025 - 10,082Elevation Range

This unit is mostly remote, hard to reach roadless terrain in the Middle Fork of the Salmon River drainage. Hunters can buy tags over the counter to hunt elk and mule deer. Applicants in the yearly drawing are assured of getting late season deer tags.

Despite low elk numbers, hunters still take about 100 bulls a year. Mule deer hunting is difficult during the general season, but hunters with controlled permits that allow hunting in November take some mature bucks. There are hardly any whitetails taken in this unit.

Quick Tips

Do not pack into areas where you can not get out if snow gets deep
Backpack hunters should carry a satellite emergency location device
Elk hunters should buy a deer tag; some great bucks have come from this unit