Quick Tips
- Book a sturgeon fishing trip in the Snake River
- Bring a shotgun to hunt Hungarian partridge
- Get access to private land to improve chances of success
| species | general Size | trophy potential |
|---|---|---|
| Mule Deer | 140"-160" | 170"+ |
| Whitetail Deer | 120"-130" | 140"+ |
| Elk | N/A | 280"+ |
| Antelope | 60"-70" | 75"+ |
On The Ground
This area is near Boise and several other cities and towns. Mule deer, elk and low numbers of whitetail deer and antelope can be found in this unit.
General rifle elk and mule deer seasons are crowded, but produce good success for average-sized bulls and bucks. There is a limited tag rut rifle season for mule deer.
Terrain
Low desert hills, broad mesas, a few steep gulches, arid flatlands, dry farms and pastures can all be found in this unit. Some buttes have bluffs and steep slopes, which also are found along several gulches. Flat farm land and residential properties are in the southern end north of Eagle and in along the southwestern edge on the north side of Payette River near Emmett, Payette and Weiser.
Roughly 1,441 square miles
29.5% public land
Elevations from 2,300-5,800 feet
Vegetation
Eastern parts are covered with ponderosa pines and firs with large grassy parks where grass grows long. Cottonwoods grow in places near streams, rivers and creek beds. Otherwise the unit is almost treeless, covered mostly by wild grasses, forbs and low shrubs, including sagebrush, serviceberries, bitterbrush and maple brush with scattered junipers. Willows and riparian brush and other plants like sedge, river birch and cattails grow near some creeks and can be found in marshy areas. Farms are planted in grass hay, alfalfa, grains, onions, potatoes and other crops.
Access
Several roads border this area, including State Highways 55, 16 and 52, U.S. Highway 95, Emmett-Council Road, Sheep Creek Road, Squaw Creek, Ola-Smiths Ferry Road and High Valley-Dry Buck Road. Holbrook Lane and other interior roads lead to most of the public land here. A lot of the unit is private and some can delay access to public land. Most of the public land is BLM and state property in the center of the unit and part of the Boise National Forest in the eastern end. Hunters on Montour Wildlife Management Area are limited to using short-range weapons like bows, muzzleloaders and handguns.
Hunters can drive ATVs only on roads built for full-size vehicles
Four-wheel-drive is recommended in wet weather
Camping and Lodging
Hunters can camp almost anywhere on public land. Campgrounds are limited, but several are nearby, such as Swinging Bridge Campground just east of the unit. Lodging is available in Weiser. Options include Indianhead Motel & RV Park, Galloway House Bed & Breakfast, State Street Motel and Colonial Motel. On the south end Eagle has several motels, including Boise Hillside Suites and Springhill Suites Boise.
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