Mile Deer Idaho Unit 40

Maine1970

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I didn’t draw in Nevada this year so I bought a OTC tag in Idaho. I’m gonna hunt Unit 40 just because it’s closest to my house . I’m going scouting this weekend and am trying to decide between the Silver City or South Mountain areas, any suggestions? If not I’ll just flip a coin
 
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I didn’t draw in Nevada this year so I bought a OTC tag in Idaho. I’m gonna hunt Unit 40 just because it’s closest to my house . I’m going scouting this weekend and am trying to decide between the Silver City or South Mountain areas, any suggestions? If not I’ll just flip a coin

Are you aware of the fact that you can only take a two point buck with the general tag?
 
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Maine1970

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Are you aware of the fact that you can only take a two point buck with the general tag?
I am , I just want to hunt for meat this year . I checked some other areas this summer and now they are on fire so 40 it is
 

Spoonbill

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Flipping a coin is likely going to be your best bet. Being so close to boise and an open unit, you aren’t going to find much help on the interwebz.
 

Whtail101

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Be prepared for tons of people and atv/motorcycle traffic. Seems like it’s hard to get far enough away from the roads or trails.
 
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I do a lot of hunting in 40 both areas you mentioned have a ton of Private land. Not sure where you are coming from sounds like out of state , all of the Owyhee units 40 41 & 42 are 2 point only . If your coming from Nevada you have as good a chance at a forkie in 41 or 42, the deer population in these units has been " MANAGED " by our wonderful Fish & NO game people that said the #s are WAY down. I used to see over a 1000 deer a day in the winter trapping & hunting yotes in one of these units, last 2 years combined have Not seen over 400 !! Good luck
 
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I have been all over unit 40 since July this year and haven’t seen much. Few 130-140 bucks and a couple forkie’s with the does. I was lucky enough to draw the November tag this year in unit 40 but the deer sign has me a little nervous. I would flip a coin on area and get a little ways away from the trails and put your glass to work.
 

Wassid82

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if you are headed from NV then I would do South Mountain or juniper Mountain. Spend ample time glassing. You should be able to fill at freezer with meat
 
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