Idaho Bighorn Sheep Hunting Units & Draw Odds
16 units · 54.8% avg hunter success
Idaho's Bighorn Sheep draw is random—no points system to build. Nonresidents compete for 10% of available tags across 16 units, making this a pure lottery where every application has an equal shot regardless of prior entries. For 2026, nonresident applications open April 1 and close April 30, with results posted May 25. The nonresident tag fee is $2626.75, plus a $45.75 application fee. This page breaks down draw odds from recent seasons so you can see which units have the best zero-point chances. Some units drew as high as 6.0% for best-odds hunts, while others ran much tighter. Success rates vary dramatically unit-to-unit—from 0% to 72%—so picking your top choices matters. Check the unit data below to decide where to apply.
How the Idaho Draw Works
Draw system
Pure random draw — every applicant has equal odds, no points.
Nonresident allocation: 10% of tags
2026 application window
Apr 1 – Apr 30(nonresident)
Results: May 25
2026 fees (nonresident, regular)
$45.75 app · $185 license · $2626.75 tag
Easiest Bighorn Sheep Draws for Nonresidents (2022 Results)
Point levels that drew with certainty, and the best documented zero-point hunts — actual draw results, per hunt.
6.0% at zero points · Hunt 5026
3.0% at zero points · Hunt 5007
3.0% at zero points · Hunt 5027
2.0% at zero points · Hunt 5010
1.0% at zero points · Hunt 5006
1.0% at zero points · Hunt 5013
0.0% at zero points · Hunt 5001
0.0% at zero points · Hunt 5002
0.0% at zero points · Hunt 5003
0.0% at zero points · Hunt 5004
0.0% at zero points · Hunt 5005
0.0% at zero points · Hunt 5014
| Unit | Drew with certainty at | Best zero-point hunt | Success | Public land |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 37A | — | 6.0%Hunt 5026 | — | 96% |
| Unit 26 | — | 3.0%Hunt 5007 | 72% | 100% |
| Unit 36A | — | 3.0%Hunt 5027 | 0% | 99% |
| Unit 27 | — | 2.0%Hunt 5010 | 53% | 100% |
| Unit 21 | — | 1.0%Hunt 5006 | 0% | 100% |
| Unit 28 | — | 1.0%Hunt 5013 | 100% | 98% |
| Unit 11 | — | 0.0%Hunt 5001 | 72% | 59% |
| Unit 19 | — | 0.0%Hunt 5002 | — | 100% |
| Unit 19A | — | 0.0%Hunt 5003 | 80% | 100% |
| Unit 20 | — | 0.0%Hunt 5004 | — | 100% |
| Unit 20A | — | 0.0%Hunt 5005 | 44% | 100% |
| Unit 30 | — | 0.0%Hunt 5014 | 80% | 81% |
All Idaho Bighorn Sheep Units
Idaho Bighorn Sheep Draw FAQ
When do Idaho Bighorn Sheep applications open and close for nonresidents in 2026?
Nonresident applications open April 1 and close April 30, 2026. Results are posted May 25, 2026.
Do I need points to draw an Idaho Bighorn Sheep tag?
No. Idaho's Bighorn Sheep draw is random, with no point type required. Every applicant competes equally regardless of prior applications.
What are the application and tag fees for nonresidents?
The nonresident application fee is $45.75. If you draw a tag, the tag fee is $2626.75.
What percentage of Idaho Bighorn Sheep tags go to nonresidents?
Nonresidents receive 10% of available tags across all units. Your odds depend on how many other nonresidents apply to your chosen unit and how many tags that unit has available.
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