Idaho Mountain Goat Hunting Units & Draw Odds
14 units · 100.0% avg hunter success
Idaho's mountain goat draw is a random system—no points needed to enter. Nonresidents get 10% of available tags and pay a $45.75 application fee plus a $2,626.75 tag fee if drawn. For 2026, applications open April 1 and close April 30, with results posted May 25. We've tracked 14 units across Idaho to show you where tags actually draw. Some zero-point hunts draw regularly; others don't. The data below breaks down recent success rates and odds by unit so you can pick where to apply with confidence.
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 Mountain Goat Draws for Nonresidents (2024 Results)
Point levels that drew with certainty, and the best documented zero-point hunts — actual draw results, per hunt.
14% at zero points · Hunt 6013
4.0% at zero points · Hunt 6004
4.0% at zero points · Hunt 6014
0.0% at zero points · Hunt 6002
0.0% at zero points · Hunt 6005
0.0% at zero points · Hunt 6006
0.0% at zero points · Hunt 6009
0.0% at zero points · Hunt 6015
0.0% at zero points · Hunt 6016
0.0% at zero points · Hunt 6017
0.0% at zero points · Hunt 6018
0.0% at zero points · Hunt 6019
| Unit | Drew with certainty at | Best zero-point hunt | Success | Public land |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 36A | — | 14%Hunt 6013 | 100% | 99% |
| Unit 18 | — | 4.0%Hunt 6004 | 100% | 82% |
| Unit 36B | — | 4.0%Hunt 6014 | 100% | 95% |
| Unit 10 | — | 0.0%Hunt 6002 | 100% | 100% |
| Unit 22 | — | 0.0%Hunt 6005 | 100% | 77% |
| Unit 27 | — | 0.0%Hunt 6006 | 100% | 100% |
| Unit 36 | — | 0.0%Hunt 6009 | 100% | 100% |
| Unit 37A | — | 0.0%Hunt 6015 | 100% | 96% |
| Unit 39 | — | 0.0%Hunt 6016 | 100% | 81% |
| Unit 43 | — | 0.0%Hunt 6017 | 100% | 99% |
| Unit 50 | — | 0.0%Hunt 6018 | 100% | 85% |
| Unit 51 | — | 0.0%Hunt 6019 | 100% | 95% |
All Idaho Mountain Goat Units
Idaho Mountain Goat Draw FAQ
Do I need points to apply for an Idaho mountain goat tag?
No. Idaho's mountain goat draw is random—you can draw with zero points. All nonresidents start on equal footing each year, regardless of prior applications.
When do I apply for Idaho mountain goat in 2026?
Applications open April 1 and close April 30. Results are posted May 25. If drawn, your tag fee is $2,626.75 in addition to the $45.75 application fee.
What are my odds as a nonresident in Idaho mountain goat units?
Odds vary widely by unit. Unit 36A's best zero-point hunt drew at 14.0% in 2024, while Units 10 and 22 drew at 0.0%. Units 18 and 36B both drew at 4.0%. Check the unit breakdown below for the hunt you're targeting.
How good is the hunting once I draw an Idaho mountain goat tag?
Recent harvest success across tracked units was 100% on the hunts we have data for. Idaho goat hunting delivers when you draw.
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