At a Glance
2,445Square Miles
77.1%Public Land
3,000 - 8,800Elevation Range
Quick Tips
- Carry a GPS and hike around private property
- Use a dirt bike to use trails reserved for motorcycle riders
- Hike away from trails to find pockets of elk and deer
Unit 39 in Idaho offers hunters a diverse set of terrains that can impact hunting strategies, underscoring the importance of studying the area to increase success rates. Hunters have found variability in game behavior depending on seasonality, so understanding these patterns can effectively guide when and where to hunt. Draw odds in this unit can be competitive, suggesting that preparation and planning are crucial for securing the desired tags. Constructive feedback indicates that scouting and leveraging community-shared insights about the terrain can enhance the overall hunting experience and likelihood of success.
This large area is next to Boise and stretches east, northeast and southeast from there. It holds high numbers of elk, mule deer, pronghorns and a few whitetails.
Trophy size mule deer are found here, but heavy hunting pressure makes hunting difficult and animals nocturnal. Controlled seasons offer quality hunting opportunities.