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IdahoMule Deer

ID Mule Deer Unit 18

Total Acres
180,764
Public Land
82%
Wilderness
31%
Elevation
1,132–9,356 ft

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ID 18 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access ID 18 spans 1,132 to 9,356 feet across 180,764 acres with strong public-land access (82%) and significant wilderness (31%). The elevation range supports diverse habitat from low-elevation valley floors to high alpine country, offering multiple terrain strategies. Road access is practical for lower elevations; higher-country hunting requires hiking and pack-in commitment. The wilderness percentage means some prime terrain demands backcountry effort, but the majority of the unit remains accessible from trailheads and road-based approaches. Trophy Potential The counties overlapping ID 18 hold a moderate trophy history for mule deer..

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Draw Odds — What It Took to Draw (2024)

Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →

Hunt 1008

Nonresident6.0%drew in 2022 (1 in 17)
82 applied · 5 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident16%drew in 2022 (1 in 6)
306 applied · 50 tags · equal-chance random draw

Hunt 1008, 2nd Draw

Nonresident0.0%drew in 2022
32 applied · 1 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident3.0%drew in 2022 (1 in 33)
136 applied · 3 tags · equal-chance random draw

Hunt 1009

Nonresident8.0%drew in 2024 (1 in 13)
66 applied · 5 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident21%drew in 2024 (1 in 5)
240 applied · 50 tags · equal-chance random draw

Hunt 1009, 2nd Draw

Nonresident0.0%drew in 2024
24 applied · 1 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident3.0%drew in 2024 (1 in 33)
100 applied · 2 tags · equal-chance random draw

Hunt 1010

Nonresident3.0%drew in 2024 (1 in 33)
31 applied · 1 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident8.0%drew in 2024 (1 in 13)
168 applied · 14 tags · equal-chance random draw

Hunt 1147

Nonresident0.0%drew in 2024
0 applied · 1 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident0.0%drew in 2024
0 applied · 6 tags · equal-chance random draw
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Hunt 1148

Nonresident0.0%drew in 2024
0 applied · 1 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident0.0%drew in 2024
0 applied · 1 tags · equal-chance random draw

Hunt 1149

Nonresident0.0%drew in 2022
0 applied · 1 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident0.0%drew in 2022
0 applied · 6 tags · equal-chance random draw

Hunt 1150

Nonresident0.0%drew in 2022
0 applied · 1 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident0.0%drew in 2022
0 applied · 1 tags · equal-chance random draw

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Harvest Data

Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
2024Rifle55118133.0%
2024Archery1000.0%
2024All Weapons Combined56118132.0%
2024Rifle523568.0%
2024Rifle14964.0%
2024Rifle4250.0%
2024Rifle22100.0%
2023Rifle72427738.0%
2023Muzzleloader300.0%
2023All Weapons Combined72727738.0%
2023Rifle513160.0%
2023Rifle141180.0%
2023Rifle7567.0%
2023Rifle22100.0%
2022Rifle72027038.0%
2022Archery500.0%
2022All Weapons Combined72427037.0%
2022Rifle502347.0%
2022Rifle322064.0%
2022Rifle7464.0%
2022Rifle22100.0%

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Muzzleloader — GNov 21, 2026Dec 5, 2026either
2026Rifle — 1009Oct 17, 2026Nov 9, 2026male
2026Rifle — 1010Nov 10, 2026Nov 30, 2026male
2026Rifle — 1119Oct 10, 2026Nov 20, 2026male
2026Rifle — 1132Oct 10, 2026Nov 20, 2026female
2026Rifle — 1133Oct 17, 2026Nov 30, 2026female

Trophy Data

Record-Book Entries
32
Avg Score
205.5
Top Score
267.6
Recent (5yr)
0

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