Zone 74 covers the country east of Soda Springs near the Wyoming border, the Bear River Range's eastern flank and the foothills toward Star Valley. Elevations span from about 5,500 feet in the valleys to over 9,500 feet on the higher peaks. The lower country is sage and aspen-mahogany; mid-slopes carry aspen, doug fir, and lodgepole; the upper benches have subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce with meadow complexes. The Bear River Range is heavily timbered and well-watered, with good elk and mule deer habitat. Caribou-Targhee NF, BLM, and state ground cover the public land, with private ranchland in the valleys. Highway 30 and various forest roads provide access. Montpelier is the closest supply town; Afton across the Wyoming line is also useful. Cell service is in towns. Elk hunting is the headline—the Bear River-Caribou herd uses this country, and bull quality is solid. Mule deer use the aspen-mahogany. The country is moderate-difficulty with reasonable road access. October weather brings real cold and the chance of snow at elevation; winter arrives early.