ID Mule Deer Unit 22

# ID 22 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 22 spans 548,318 acres across a wide elevation range (1,380–8,699 ft) with 77% public land access—excellent opportunity for DIY hunters. The unit encompasses diverse terrain from low-elevation sagebrush to high-country forest, though forum reports suggest recent winter kill and heavy predation pressure have stressed the deer population. ## Herd Quality & Population Trends Recent forum discussion indicates Unit 22 experienced significant winter mortality and ongoing predation losses. The unit was converted to a forky-only general hunt to manage pressure on larger bucks, but this reflects declining herd health rather than...