At a Glance
920Square Miles
56.4%Public Land
5,000 - 6,265Elevation Range
Quick Tips
- Ask landowners in advance to hunt whitetails
- A GPS with land ownership is recommended
- ATVs are not necessary, but speed up travel
Hunters discussing Idaho's Unit 60A highlight its challenging yet rewarding terrain, favoring those who are physically prepared and equipped for rugged landscapes. Key insights focus on the importance of understanding the unit's geography to increase success rates, as well as timing hunts to coincide with peak game movement during early mornings and late evenings. Hunters stress the importance of scouting and being adaptable to unexpected shifts in game patterns. Despite its challenges, many find the unit offers rewarding opportunities for those willing to put in the extra effort.
Mule deer, whitetail deer, elk and antelope are hunted in this area that is mainly a mixture of state, BLM and private land that has a lot of winter range north and west of Rexburg. Some hunting permits are sold over the counter and others are issued by lottery.
In years when snowfall is heavy, late seasons produced trophy size mule deer and elk. Hunters who get permission to hunt on private land can enjoy some good hunting for whitetail deer. A few resident deer and elk stay on or near agricultural land and whitetails live on private land along the Henry's Fork of the Snake River.