At a Glance
263Square Miles
47%Public Land
6,000 - 9,500Elevation Range
Quick Tips
- GPS with land ownership memory cards are recommended
- Hunt pockets away from public roads to find elk
- Some of the more remote areas can be physically challenging
Hunters discussing Unit 77, Idaho, generally emphasize the unit's challenging terrain, which requires thorough preparation and physical readiness for steep hikes. The draw odds are considered reasonable, allowing for decent opportunities to secure a tag if you plan ahead and remain persistent. There's discussion about varying success rates depending on the season, with rifle season offering more visibility and opportunity for game spotting than the archery season. Additionally, hunters recommend prioritizing scouting efforts to gain a better understanding of game movements and identifying bedding areas for an improved hunting experience.
Made up of the western side of the Bear Range from Utah to Strawberry Canyon and the foothills and flat lands below, this area holds big numbers of mule deer and a decent amount of elk. Tags are sold over the counter.
Once famous for producing record book mule deer, but overhunting, drought, severe winters, predation and other factors have changed things. Most hunters take small to medium-size mule deer. A few mature bulls travel between Idaho and Utah's North Cache unit.