Zone 59A is a smaller carve-out of the larger 59 country, focused on the Blackfoot Reservoir area and the immediate surrounding foothills. Elevations span from about 5,000 feet at the reservoir to over 7,500 feet on the surrounding ridges. The country is sage and bitterbrush at lower elevations, transitioning into aspen-mahogany pockets and doug fir on the higher north slopes. The reservoir itself draws waterfowl and serves as a landmark for navigation. Caribou-Targhee NF, BLM, and state ground cover the public land, with significant private ranchland filling in. Highway 34 is the main paved access. Soda Springs is the closest supply town. Cell service is in town and weakens off-highway. This is mule deer country first—the bucks use the aspen-mahogany draws and the sage-timber transitions. Elk are present but in lower density. The country is moderate-difficulty and accessible enough for truck-based hunting. Wind can rip across the open country and the reservoir creates some interesting weather patterns. Mid-week hunts pay if you want quiet country.