Idaho Bighorn Sheep Hunting Units & Draw Odds
15 units · 63.0% avg hunter success
Idaho's Bighorn Sheep draw is random—no points needed, and everyone starts fresh each year. Nonresidents get 10% of available tags across 15 units statewide. For 2026, 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 recent draw history from five key units so you can see which hunts have drawn tags and what harvest success looks like on the ground. Recent zero-point draws have ranged from 5.6% down to 1.2% depending on the unit and hunt code, giving you real numbers to inform your strategy.
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.
5.6% at zero points · Hunt 5026
2.9% at zero points · Hunt 5027
2.8% at zero points · Hunt 5007
2.4% at zero points · Hunt 5010
1.2% at zero points · Hunt 5013
1.1% at zero points · Hunt 5006
0.4% at zero points · Hunt 5019
0.3% 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
| Unit | Drew with certainty at | Best zero-point hunt | Success | Public land |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 37A | — | 5.6%Hunt 5026 | — | 96% |
| Unit 36A | — | 2.9%('24)Hunt 5027 | 100% | 99% |
| Unit 26 | — | 2.8%('24)Hunt 5007 | 92% | 100% |
| Unit 27 | — | 2.4%('24)Hunt 5010 | 68% | 100% |
| Unit 28 | — | 1.2%('24)Hunt 5013 | 100% | 98% |
| Unit 21 | — | 1.1%('24)Hunt 5006 | 0% | 100% |
| Unit 37 | — | 0.4%('24)Hunt 5019 | — | 94% |
| Unit 11 | — | 0.3%('24)Hunt 5001 | 100% | 59% |
| Unit 19 | — | 0.0%('24)Hunt 5002 | — | 100% |
| Unit 19A | — | 0.0%('24)Hunt 5003 | 21% | 100% |
| Unit 20 | — | 0.0%('24)Hunt 5004 | — | 100% |
| Unit 20A | — | 0.0%('24)Hunt 5005 | 0% | 100% |
All Idaho Bighorn Sheep Units
Idaho Bighorn Sheep Draw FAQ
Do I need points to draw an Idaho Bighorn Sheep tag?
No. Idaho's Bighorn Sheep draw is random, meaning you don't accumulate or spend points. Every nonresident starts on equal footing each application cycle, regardless of past entries or unsuccessful draws.
When do nonresident applications open and close for 2026?
Applications open April 1 and close April 30. Results will be posted May 25. The nonresident application fee is $45.75, and if you draw, the tag fee is $2626.75.
What percentage of Idaho Bighorn Sheep tags go to nonresidents?
Nonresidents receive 10% of tags across all Bighorn Sheep hunts statewide. The remaining tags are allocated to residents, who pay significantly lower fees ($16.75 application, $199.75 tag fee).
What do recent draw odds look like for Bighorn Sheep in Idaho?
Recent zero-point draws have varied by unit and hunt. Unit 37A's best draw was 5.6%, while Unit 28's best draw was 1.2%. Harvest success on drawn tags has ranged from 68% to 100% depending on the specific hunt, so success isn't guaranteed even after drawing.
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