Idaho Mountain Goat Hunting Units & Draw Odds
14 units · 91.7% avg hunter success
Idaho's mountain goat draw is random—no points required, no point accumulation. Nonresidents get 10% of available tags across 14 units statewide. For 2026, submit applications April 1–30; results post May 25. Nonresident tag fee is $2626.75 plus a $45.75 application fee. We've pulled draw odds and harvest data from 2024 results on five units to show you where your odds are best as a zero-point applicant. Mountain goat hunting in Idaho demands serious terrain and fitness, but the success rates speak for themselves when you draw.
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
3.7% at zero points · Hunt 6014
3.6% at zero points · Hunt 6004
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 36B | — | 3.7%Hunt 6014 | 100% | 95% |
| Unit 18 | — | 3.6%Hunt 6004 | 100% | 82% |
| 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 | 83% | 85% |
| Unit 51 | — | 0.0%Hunt 6019 | 100% | 95% |
All Idaho Mountain Goat Units
Idaho Mountain Goat Draw FAQ
Do I need points to draw an Idaho mountain goat tag?
No. Idaho's mountain goat draw is random—points don't factor in. Every nonresident applicant has the same shot, regardless of prior applications.
When do Idaho mountain goat applications open and close for 2026?
Applications open April 1 and close April 30, 2026. Results are posted May 25, 2026.
What are the odds of drawing an Idaho mountain goat hunt as a nonresident?
Odds vary by unit. In 2024, the best zero-point odds were 14.3% in Unit 36A, while other units drew as low as 0.0%. Nonresidents receive 10% of all available tags across the state.
How much does an Idaho mountain goat tag cost for nonresidents?
The nonresident tag fee is $2626.75, plus a $45.75 application fee.
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