Idaho Moose Hunting Units & Draw Odds
52 units · 80.4% avg hunter success
Idaho's moose draw is a random system—no points required, no waiting game. As a nonresident, you're looking at 10% of the available tags across 52 units. The 2026 application window runs April 1 through April 30, with results posted May 25. Your costs are straightforward: $45.75 application fee and $2626.75 for the tag if you draw. Idaho moose hunting spans a wide range of units, each with different draw odds and success rates based on 2024 results. Whether you're chasing a unit with strong draw percentages or willing to take a longer shot at a specific area, the data below shows what nonresidents faced in recent cycles. Since there's no point accumulation, every application is a fresh chance.
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 | 100% | 95% |
| Unit 10A | — | 50%Hunt 3040 | 75% | 56% |
| Unit 36A | — | 33%Hunt 3052 | 0% | 99% |
| Unit 10 | — | 25%Hunt 3037 | 25% | 100% |
| Unit 5 | — | 25%Hunt 3022 | 67% | 67% |
| Unit 63A | — | 25%Hunt 3069 | 70% | 37% |
| Unit 1 | — | 17%Hunt 3003 | 100% | 72% |
| Unit 60A | — | 17%Hunt 3061 | 80% | 57% |
| Unit 61 | — | 17%Hunt 3065 | 90% | 89% |
| Unit 62A | — | 14%Hunt 3067 | 60% | 91% |
| Unit 7 | — | 14%Hunt 3026 | 80% | 88% |
| Unit 71 | — | 14%Hunt 3079 | 67% | 67% |
All Idaho Moose Units
Idaho Moose Draw FAQ
Do I need preference points to apply for Idaho moose as a nonresident?
No. Idaho moose is a random draw with no point type—you don't accumulate or spend preference points. Every nonresident applicant has an equal shot regardless of prior applications.
When do nonresident moose applications open and close in 2026?
Applications open April 1 and close April 30, 2026. Results post on May 25, 2026. You'll pay a $45.75 application fee at submission; the tag fee of $2626.75 is due only if you draw.
What were the best nonresident draw odds for Idaho moose in 2024?
Unit 12 had the best odds at 100.0% for a zero-point hunt (Hunt 3045). Unit 10A came next at 50.0% (Hunt 3040), followed by Unit 36A at 33.0% (Hunt 3052). Draw odds varied significantly across the 52 units.
What percentage of moose tags go to nonresidents?
Nonresidents receive 10% of the available moose tags in Idaho. The remaining allocation goes to residents, who have a separate draw with lower fees.
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