I don't live in Idaho, but in Nevada, about 250 miles south of Mt. Home. I haven't been up there for about 10 years. I do know there is good elk hunting to the south and east, but that is all draw in the South Hills unit. The areas to the south and west are restriced to 2 pt deer I think. CJ Strike Resivoir offers excellent fishing for catfish, trout, and perch. A little farther south, in Nevada is also some good fishing. The South Fork of the Owyhee River also offers good fishing, but mainly for smallies and trout. The Jarbidge River area also has good fishing in it. All these areas should be pretty good for upland game hunting also. Hope this helps.