Idaho Mule Deer Hunting Units & Draw Odds
99 units · 36.0% avg hunter success
Idaho's mule deer draw is a random system—no points required. Nonresidents get 10% of available tags across 99 units statewide. Applications open May 1 and close June 5 each year, with results posted July 1. The nonresident tag fee is $351.75 plus an $18 application fee. Below you'll find real draw data and harvest success rates from Idaho units so you can target realistic opportunities. Some zero-point hunts drew at 100.0% in recent years, meaning every applicant got in—but success rates vary widely by unit, from 17% to 100%. Use this breakdown to narrow your strategy before the next application window.
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
May 1 – Jun 5(nonresident)
Results: Jul 1
2026 fees (nonresident, regular)
$18 app · $185 license · $351.75 tag
Easiest Mule Deer 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 1071
100% at zero points · Hunt 1125
100% at zero points · Hunt 1127
100% at zero points · Hunt 1120
100% at zero points · Hunt 1151
100% at zero points · Hunt 1128
100% at zero points · Hunt 1128
100% at zero points · Hunt 1157
100% at zero points · Hunt 1059
100% at zero points · Hunt 1128
100% at zero points · Hunt 1121
100% at zero points · Hunt 1128
| Unit | Drew with certainty at | Best zero-point hunt | Success | Public land |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 11A | — | 100%Hunt 1071 | 17% | 87% |
| Unit 14 | — | 100%Hunt 1125 | 41% | 68% |
| Unit 16 | — | 100%Hunt 1127 | 27% | 86% |
| Unit 2 | — | 100%Hunt 1120 | 36% | 19% |
| Unit 20A | — | 100%Hunt 1151 | 100% | 100% |
| Unit 21 | — | 100%Hunt 1128 | 50% | 100% |
| Unit 21A | — | 100%Hunt 1128 | 0% | 91% |
| Unit 27 | — | 100%Hunt 1157 | 53% | 100% |
| Unit 28 | — | 100%Hunt 1059 | 47% | 98% |
| Unit 29 | — | 100%Hunt 1128 | 35% | 82% |
| Unit 3 | — | 100%Hunt 1121 | 0% | 61% |
| Unit 30 | — | 100%Hunt 1128 | 93% | 81% |
All Idaho Mule Deer Units
Idaho Mule Deer Draw FAQ
Do I need points to draw an Idaho mule deer tag?
No. Idaho's mule deer draw is random, and points are not used. Every nonresident applicant has an equal chance regardless of previous applications.
When do Idaho mule deer applications open and close for nonresidents?
Applications open May 1 and close June 5 each year. Results are posted July 1. The nonresident application fee is $18, and the tag fee is $351.75 if drawn.
What are my odds of drawing an Idaho mule deer tag as a nonresident?
Nonresidents receive 10% of available tags across 99 units statewide. Odds vary significantly by unit and hunt. Some zero-point hunts have drawn at 100.0%, while others are more competitive.
Which Idaho mule deer units have the best harvest success?
Unit 20A showed 100% harvest success on its best zero-point hunt in 2022. Unit 14 posted 41% success, Unit 2 reached 36%, Unit 16 achieved 27%, and Unit 11A reported 17% on recent draws.
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