At a Glance
904Square Miles
49%Public Land
4,400 - 7,500Elevation Range
Quick Tips
- Bring a shotgun to hunt pheasants
- Watch for rattlesnakes in warm weather
- Good Rainbow, cutthroat and brown trout fishing in Sublett Reservoir
Unit 56 in Idaho has received mixed feedback from hunters. Some find the terrain challenging, noting the uneven, rugged landscape requiring good physical preparation, while others appreciate its remoteness, which can mean less competition from other hunters. The unit reportedly boasts diverse game, but hunters emphasize the need for thorough scouting due to the complex behavior and distribution of animals across different elevations and seasons. Overall, hunters advise studying maps and local reports carefully to maximize success and be prepared for varied weather conditions.
Elk and mule deer live on public and private land in this unit with the low Sublett Range and the Raft River and Rockland valleys in the area.
There are a lot of mule deer and limited numbers of elk in this unit. Big bucks are rare, but taken occasionally and mainly on private land. This is not a good unit to hunt whitetail deer because numbers are extremely low. Hunters have to draw rifle elk tags.