Idaho Pronghorn Hunting Units & Draw Odds
46 units · 63.0% avg hunter success
Idaho's pronghorn draw is straightforward: it's a random draw with no point system, meaning every applicant has an equal shot regardless of prior applications. Nonresidents make up 10% of available tags across 46 hunting units statewide. For 2026, applications open May 1 and close June 1—mark those dates. Results come July 1. Plan on $342.75 for your tag fee plus an $18 application fee. Our unit data pulls from recent draw results and harvest success rates, so you can see which hunts have consistently drawn and how hunters have performed once they're on the ground. Use this to narrow your unit choices before you apply.
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 · $342.75 tag
Easiest Pronghorn 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 4045
100% at zero points · Hunt 4029
100% at zero points · Hunt 4045
100% at zero points · Hunt 4028
100% at zero points · Hunt 4029
100% at zero points · Hunt 4029
100% at zero points · Hunt 4029
100% at zero points · Hunt 4045
100% at zero points · Hunt 4030
100% at zero points · Hunt 4030
100% at zero points · Hunt 4028
100% at zero points · Hunt 4028
| Unit | Drew with certainty at | Best zero-point hunt | Success | Public land |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 21 | — | 100%Hunt 4045 | 52% | 100% |
| Unit 21A | — | 100%('22)Hunt 4029 | 19% | 91% |
| Unit 24 | — | 100%Hunt 4045 | 100% | 57% |
| Unit 28 | — | 100%('22)Hunt 4028 | 100% | 98% |
| Unit 29 | — | 100%('22)Hunt 4029 | 80% | 82% |
| Unit 30 | — | 100%('22)Hunt 4029 | 19% | 81% |
| Unit 30A | — | 100%('22)Hunt 4029 | 68% | 97% |
| Unit 33 | — | 100%Hunt 4045 | 52% | 93% |
| Unit 36 | — | 100%('22)Hunt 4030 | 88% | 100% |
| Unit 36A | — | 100%('22)Hunt 4030 | 12% | 99% |
| Unit 36B | — | 100%('22)Hunt 4028 | 83% | 95% |
| Unit 37 | — | 100%('22)Hunt 4028 | 31% | 94% |
All Idaho Pronghorn Units
Idaho Pronghorn Draw FAQ
Do I need points to draw an Idaho pronghorn tag?
No. Idaho's pronghorn draw is random with no point system. Every applicant—whether you've applied once or ten times—has the same odds in the draw.
What are the 2026 application deadlines for nonresidents?
Applications open May 1 and close June 5. Draw results are posted July 1. Budget $342.75 for your tag fee and $18 for the application fee.
What percentage of Idaho pronghorn tags go to nonresidents?
Nonresidents are allocated 10% of available tags across Idaho's pronghorn draw.
Which Idaho pronghorn units have the best recent success rates?
Unit 24 (2024), Unit 28 (2022), and Unit 29 (2022) all showed 100%, 100%, and 80% harvest success respectively in recent draws. Unit 21 reported 52% success and Unit 21A 19%, so success varies significantly by unit and year.
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