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Idaho Fish and Game

Magic Valley Region
Mule Deer
Overview Summary and Rationale
Eliminate antlerless hunting and reduce antlered tags by nearly 40% in Unit 54 based on recent aerial survey results. The 2023 population estimate of 8,342 deer was 30% lower than the 2017 estimate. Nearly all of the observed decline occurred in Unit 54 which was anticipated given recent wildfire activity (>175,000 acres).

2023 Controlled Hunts

Youth Only Deer

Hunt No.

Controlled

Hunt Areas

Tags

Season Dates

Notes

Proposed Change(s)

1111

54

200

Oct 5 – Oct 31

Antlerless  only

Eliminate hunt

Deer Controlled Hunt Area Descriptions

Hunt Area 54 — All of Unit 54.

Activities
Hunting
Species
Mule Deer
GMU
GMU: 54
Tag Category
Controlled Hunt