Idaho Moose Hunting Units & Draw Odds
51 units · 85.8% avg hunter success
Idaho's moose draw is a random system—no points required to enter. The state manages 51 units across diverse terrain, and nonresidents receive 10% of available tags. Applications open April 1 and close April 30 each year, with results announced May 25. The nonresident tag fee is $2626.75 plus a $45.75 application fee. Below you'll find 2024 draw data for five key units, showing draw odds for zero-point hunts and actual harvest success rates. This data helps you target units where your chances are realistic and where hunters who draw actually put moose down.
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 Moose Draws for Nonresidents (2024 Results)
Point levels that drew with certainty, and the best documented zero-point hunts — actual draw results, per hunt.
100% at zero points · Hunt 3045
50% at zero points · Hunt 3040
33% at zero points · Hunt 3052
25% at zero points · Hunt 3037
25% at zero points · Hunt 3022
25% at zero points · Hunt 3069
17% at zero points · Hunt 3003
17% at zero points · Hunt 3061
17% at zero points · Hunt 3065
14% at zero points · Hunt 3067
14% at zero points · Hunt 3026
14% at zero points · Hunt 3079
| Unit | Drew with certainty at | Best zero-point hunt | Success | Public land |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 12 | — | 100%Hunt 3045 | 50% | 95% |
| Unit 10A | — | 50%Hunt 3040 | 100% | 56% |
| Unit 36A | — | 33%Hunt 3052 | 100% | 99% |
| Unit 10 | — | 25%Hunt 3037 | 33% | 100% |
| Unit 5 | — | 25%Hunt 3022 | 100% | 67% |
| Unit 63A | — | 25%Hunt 3069 | 80% | 37% |
| Unit 1 | — | 17%Hunt 3003 | 100% | 72% |
| Unit 60A | — | 17%('22)Hunt 3061 | 80% | 57% |
| Unit 61 | — | 17%Hunt 3065 | 100% | 89% |
| Unit 62A | — | 14%Hunt 3067 | 100% | 91% |
| Unit 7 | — | 14%Hunt 3026 | 40% | 88% |
| Unit 71 | — | 14%('22)Hunt 3079 | 100% | 67% |
All Idaho Moose Units
Idaho Moose Draw FAQ
Do I need points to apply for Idaho moose?
No. Idaho's moose draw is random, meaning you can draw with zero points. Everyone starts on equal footing each year, regardless of how many times you've applied previously.
When do Idaho moose applications open and close?
Applications open April 1 and close April 30. Results are announced May 25. The nonresident application fee is $45.75, and if you draw, the tag fee is $2626.75.
What percentage of Idaho moose tags go to nonresidents?
Nonresidents receive 10% of available moose tags in Idaho. Residents make up the remaining allocation and have a separate, earlier application period.
Which Idaho moose units have the best draw odds for nonresidents?
Unit 12 had a zero-point hunt draw at 100% in 2024. Unit 10A drew at 50%, and Unit 36A at 33.3%. Lower draw percentages indicate tighter odds; higher percentages mean more tags relative to applications in those specific hunts.
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