At a Glance
695Square Miles
19%Public Land
2,431 - 6,200Elevation Range
Quick Tips
- Hauser Lake has tiger muskies to 46”
- Lake Pend Oreille has Kamloops trout from five to 30 pounds
- Use a GPS unit with private landowner data
Hunters in Idaho's Unit 2 are sharing valuable insights regarding the area's challenging terrain and the importance of pre-season scouting. Many emphasize the need for familiarity with the unit's dense forests and steep slopes, which can impact accessibility and game movement. The consensus suggests that understanding seasonal patterns is crucial, as elk and deer behavior change significantly throughout the hunting season. Additionally, hunters recommend investing time in learning the unit's trail systems and water sources to improve chances of a successful hunt.
Whitetail deer, mule deer and elk are hunted in this unit, which is mostly private land along the Washington border between the Pend Oreille River and Coeur d’Alene.
Whitetail hunting is the main draw of this unit. Hunters need landowner permission to hunt most areas. Elk rarely reach trophy size and the numbers are kept low to minimize landowner conflicts. Mule deer are scarce, comprising only about 2% of the yearly buck harvest.