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Deer controlled hunt area 53-1
Idaho, United States
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About Deer controlled hunt area 53-1
Deer controlled hunt area 53-1 is a controlled hunt area in Idaho, United States, set by Idaho Department of Fish and Game. It covers about 3,234 km² (1,249 mi²). Towns inside it include Twin Falls, Rupert and Heyburn.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Idaho Department of Fish and Game's data for the 2026 season. The agency's regulations say which species and seasons use it.
- Unit code
- Deer 53-1
- Area
- 3,234 km²
- Area (miles)
- 1,249 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,160 km² of public or protected land inside it, 36% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:
| Manager | km² | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bureau of Land Management | 1,039 | 32% |
| Idaho Department of Lands | 63 | 2% |
| Unknown | 46 | 1% |
| Idaho Department of Fish and Game | 43 | 1% |
| MINIDOKA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 10 | under 1% |
| Minidoka National Wildlife Refuge | 10 | under 1% |
| National Park Service | 1.2 | under 1% |
| Idaho Parks and Recreation | 1.0 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 1.2 | under 1% |
Boundaries are approximate and aren't legal descriptions. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there: check your local regulations and posted signs.
Public land: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1
Seasons and regulations
Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against Idaho Department of Fish and Game's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Mule deer | Aug 30, 2026 to Dec 19, 2026 | archery, draw source |
| White-tailed deer | Aug 30, 2026 to Dec 19, 2026 | archery, draw source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
- California Sheep controlled hunt area 55*
- Deer controlled hunt area 52A
- Deer controlled hunt area 54
- Deer controlled hunt area 55
- Deer controlled hunt area 55-1
- Deer controlled hunt area 57
- Deer controlled hunt area 66A-1X
- Deer controlled hunt area 68
- Elk controlled hunt area 46-1X
- Elk controlled hunt area 52A-1
- Elk controlled hunt area 54
- Elk controlled hunt area 54-1X
- Elk controlled hunt area 55-1
- Elk controlled hunt area 55-2
- Elk controlled hunt area 56-1X
- Elk controlled hunt area 68
- Elk controlled hunt area 68-1X
- Moose controlled hunt area 54
- Moose controlled hunt area 55
- Moose controlled hunt area 55*
- Moose controlled hunt area 56
- Moose controlled hunt area 57
- Pronghorn controlled hunt area 46-1X
- Pronghorn controlled hunt area 52A-1
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for Deer controlled hunt area 53-1
- Its boundary on the map; tap inside it for the unit's card with the agency's regulations link.
- Public land and the other hunting units in the same view, each with its source.
- Season dates once a person has checked them, and legal shooting hours where the rule is checked.
- Hourly wind with a scent cone for every stand, and official weather alerts.
- Offline maps: download the area and use the map, your pins and the forecast with no signal.
Questions
How big is Deer controlled hunt area 53-1?
About 3,234 km² (1,249 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Idaho Department of Fish and Game's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Deer controlled hunt area 53-1?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,160 km² of public or protected land, 36% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Bureau of Land Management. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Deer controlled hunt area 53-1?
This page lists 2 seasons a person has checked against Idaho Department of Fish and Game's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to Deer controlled hunt area 53-1?
In the same unit system: California Sheep controlled hunt area 55*, Deer controlled hunt area 52A, Deer controlled hunt area 54, Deer controlled hunt area 55, Deer controlled hunt area 55-1, Deer controlled hunt area 57, Deer controlled hunt area 66A-1X, Deer controlled hunt area 68, Elk controlled hunt area 46-1X, Elk controlled hunt area 52A-1, Elk controlled hunt area 54, Elk controlled hunt area 54-1X, Elk controlled hunt area 55-1, Elk controlled hunt area 55-2, Elk controlled hunt area 56-1X, Elk controlled hunt area 68, Elk controlled hunt area 68-1X, Moose controlled hunt area 54, Moose controlled hunt area 55, Moose controlled hunt area 55*, Moose controlled hunt area 56, Moose controlled hunt area 57, Pronghorn controlled hunt area 46-1X and Pronghorn controlled hunt area 52A-1.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Licence: Idaho Department of Fish and Game (published with a no-warranty disclaimer). Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Idaho Department of Fish and Game. The official regulations and maps have the final word.