Zone 69 covers the country south of Pocatello toward the Utah border, the foothills and lower mountains of the Bannock and Portneuf ranges. Elevations span from about 4,700 feet in the valleys to over 8,500 feet on the higher peaks. The lower country is sage, bitterbrush, and bunchgrass with mahogany pockets in the draws; mid-slopes carry aspen, doug fir, and lodgepole; the upper benches have subalpine fir and meadow complexes. Caribou-Targhee NF, BLM, and state ground cover the public land, with significant private agricultural and ranchland in the valleys. I-15 frames the western edge; Highway 30 and various county roads provide additional access. Pocatello and Lava Hot Springs are the supply towns. Cell service is in towns. Mule deer is the primary draw, with the aspen-mahogany-sage transitions holding mature bucks. Elk are present in the higher timber. The country is moderate-difficulty and accessible enough for truck-based hunting. Pressure is real because of Pocatello proximity; mid-week hunts pay. October weather brings cold and the chance of snow at elevation.