Tough hunt with few deer when I hunted it. The country is crazy flat and super hard to get around. Don't fall in crevasse! Seriously be careful out in the lava fields. I was really disappointed with the hunt myself. I like to have an advantage point to glass from and that place doesn't offer...
39 holds deer, just take advice from the fellows above. Hike and glass away from the roads. You will see lots of people around Idaho City. 39 is a huge unit so keep your options open. Good luck!!
Most likely you will see snow on the late archery hunt. Don't forget to purchase an archery permit...
Definitely something to consider when applying for Wilderness hunts in Idaho. I don't remember a year there wasn't a big fire in the Frank Church. As you all know the government just lets them burn until the snow flies!
I live out between Meridian and Nampa. Really nice area and so much to do. Lots of good hunting and fishing an outdoor opportunity within reasonable drive.