Zone 71 covers the country south of Burley along the Utah border, the Raft River Mountains' Idaho slope and the surrounding desert basins. Elevations span from about 4,500 feet in the valleys to over 9,200 feet on the higher peaks. The lower country is sage, bitterbrush, and bunchgrass; mid-slopes carry juniper-mahogany; the upper benches have aspen, doug fir, and limber pine. The Raft River Mountains are an east-west trending range that's geologically unusual and lightly hunted. Sawtooth NF, BLM, and state ground cover the public land, with significant private ranchland in the valleys. Highway 81 and various county roads provide access. Malta is a tiny crossroads; Burley is the supply hub. Cell service is in towns and weakens fast off-highway. Mule deer is the primary draw, with the aspen-mahogany transitions holding mature bucks. The higher Raft country produces quality animals because pressure stays moderate. Elk are present in low density. The country is moderate-difficulty with reasonable road access on the main drainages. Wind is relentless and water is scarce on the lower country.