At a Glance
599Square Miles
49.5%Public Land
2,200 - 7,500Elevation Range
Quick Tips
- Bass, trout and catfish can be found in Brownlee Reservoir
- Sturgeon fishing in the Snake River
- Bring a shotgun for grouse and chukar hunting
Hunters discussing Unit 31 in Idaho highlight its challenging terrain and dense forests, which can make access and spotting game difficult. However, those with experience in navigating rough landscapes find success, especially during the later seasons when animal movement is more predictable. The unit is noted for its healthy populations of deer and elk, but hunters emphasize the importance of scouting and understanding animal patterns to improve odds. Draw odds are competitive, so thorough preparation and a strategic approach are key to a successful hunt in this unit.
A lot of elk and mule deer and a small number of whitetail deer are tagged every year by hunters in this unit, which borders Oregon. The unit is about half public land and borders the Snake River between Weiser and Brownlee Dam, taking in the western shore of 57-mile long Brownlee Reservoir.
This is one of the better elk units in the state for high quality bulls. Mule deer are heavily hunted during a general season with over-the-counter tags. The state issues a limited number of mule deer tags that allow rifle hunting for more than three weeks in November. There are also over-the-counter archery elk tags.