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Deer Hunting in Idaho Unit 53-1 (Controlled Hunt Oppty.): Snake River Zone

The Smoky-Boise DAU encompasses portions of the Boise, Sawtooth, and Salmon-Challis National Forests, as well as portions of the Boise, Twin Falls, and Idaho Falls Districts of the BLM. Mule deer in this DAU are predominantly migratory, wintering at lo...

Unit 53-1 (Controlled Hunt Oppty.): Snake River Zone

Scores

Scores
User Scores
Ease of Drawing
100
 
100
Success
23
 
23
Trophy Potential
7
 
7
Public Access
35
 
35
Ease of Terrain
97
 
97
Room to Breathe
58
 
58
Opportunity
90
 
90
Convenience
60
 
60
Ease of Effort
0
 
N/A
71
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That portion of Unit 53 east of U.S. Highway 93. Due to routing changes made to U.S. Highway 93, the western boundary for Unit 53 archery only controlled hunt is: Beginning at the junction of U.S. Highway 93 and U.S. Highway 30 (east of Filer), north along Hwy 93 turning east at the junction of Poleline Road, continuing east to Blue Lakes Blvd, then north across the Perrine Bridge following U.S. Highway 93 to U.S. Highway 26 in Shoshone.

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Size

1,275 Square Miles (816,516 Acres)

Land Ownership

59% Private, 63% Public, 33% BLM, 2% State, 5% Other

Latitude/Longitude

42.6790, -113.9365

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Amenities

There are 1 hospitals, 5 hotels, 0 campgrounds, and 5 grocery stores within a 20 mile radius.

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The Smoky-Boise DAU encompasses portions of the Boise, Sawtooth, and Salmon-Challis National Forests, as well as portions of the Boise, Twin Falls, and Idaho Falls Districts of the BLM. Mule deer i... Create a free account to read the rest of this deer hunting note!

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The quality of your hunt depends on you. Preseason scouting, preparation for the environmental conditions, and physical conditioning are important factors. The success and quality of your hunt will likely increase with the distance from your vehicle and roads.

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Businesses Serving Deer Hunters In Unit 53-1 (Controlled Hunt Oppty.): Snake River Zone

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Category: Guide/Outfitter

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Deer Drawing Stats (2022)

Total Quota
468
Licenses Drawn
468
Licenses Surplus
0
Resident Quota
468
Nonresident Quota
47
Landowner Quota
0
Youth Quota
0
100%
Overall Unit
1st Choice Draw Odds
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Stats Apply For Sex Manner Season Type Draw Odds HuntScore Notes
1081
E
A
A
100%
0 Either Sex,; Motorized Hunting Rule Applies, See Pages 104 - 106

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Deer Harvest Stats (2020)

Total Hunters
319
Total Harvest
72
Harvest Male
61
Harvest Female
11
23%
Average Success
Manner Season Type Sex Deer Species Hunters Harvest Male Female Youth
A
C
E
N/A 319 72
61
11
0
ALL
ALL
N/A N/A 319 72
61
11
0
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Average Temps

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