ID Mule Deer Unit 45

# ID 45 Tactical Analysis — Mule Deer ## Terrain & Access Unit 45 spans 816k acres across a wide elevation range (2,457–7,437 ft), with nearly 70% public land providing solid access. Terrain varies from lower sagebrush and timbered slopes to high-elevation alpine; the broad elevation spread means deer distribution shifts significantly with snow and season timing. Early season archery (Aug 15–Sep 14) will concentrate deer in mid-to-upper elevations; late rifle (Oct 15–Oct 31) often sees deer dropping to lower terrain as snow accumulates. ## Herd Quality & Trophy Potential The counties overlapping this unit (Elmore and Gooding) have produced...