LAST EDITED ON Jul-15-12 AT 10:09PM (MST)[p] I have a dedicated hunter permit for the area. I personally think 560 archery and then 560 muzzleloader permits is to many for the unit. The majority of hunters will not have permission to hunt private property which IMO will result in overcrowding on what public land is available. Only time will tell.
The unit is doing well but the overall herd numbers are not accurate. The counts are done on the winter range where a portion of the deer herd from unit 27 crosses over for the winter.
The fire did push the deer out but most should be back to their old stomping grounds soon. Stay up high, hunt hard and a good buck is possible.