ID Mule Deer Unit 40

# Unit 40 (ID) — Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 40 spans 1.45 million acres across a 2,200–8,300 ft elevation range with 80% public land—excellent access for DIY hunters. Terrain is varied sagebrush and montane forest typical of southwestern Idaho's mixed country. Water is critical in this region; forum reports indicate wet years improve forage and buck condition. ## Herd Quality & Population No Job Completion Report data is available for current population estimates or bull:buck ratios. Forum posts suggest the unit "has gone downhill" relative to its past, with most bucks in the 130–170 class, occasional 180–200+...