How the Idaho draw works
No points system. Everyone has equal odds regardless of how long they've been applying.
Pure random controlled-hunt draw, no points system.
- Everyone has equal odds regardless of prior applications.
- Missing a year does not reduce your future draw position.
- Your best strategy is to apply every year in the hunts you can hunt.
See the methodology for how odds are computed from official Idaho draw reports.
Draw odds by species
Unit-by-unit odds, points to draw, and harvest stats for every Idaho species.
What can you draw with your points?
Hunts where the latest draw reached applicants at or below each point level.
| Species | Your points | 0 pts | 3 pts | 5 pts | 10 pts | Tops out at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pronghorn | Random draw — points don't apply. Every applicant has the same odds. | |||||
| Black Bear | Random draw — points don't apply. Every applicant has the same odds. | |||||
| Deer | Random draw — points don't apply. Every applicant has the same odds. | |||||
| Elk | Random draw — points don't apply. Every applicant has the same odds. | |||||
| Mountain Goat | Random draw — points don't apply. Every applicant has the same odds. | |||||
| Moose | Random draw — points don't apply. Every applicant has the same odds. | |||||
| Bighorn Sheep (California) | Random draw — points don't apply. Every applicant has the same odds. | |||||
| Bighorn Sheep (Rocky Mountain) | Random draw — points don't apply. Every applicant has the same odds. | |||||
| Turkey | Random draw — points don't apply. Every applicant has the same odds. | |||||
Counts are hunt codes drawable at each point level in the most recent published draw (data 1998–2026) — thresholds move year to year, so treat them as a starting point, not a guarantee. Track your balances on your profile to fill in the “your points” column.
Idaho application deadlines
All states2027 deadlines for Idaho haven't been published yet — check the official application page. Last season's dates are the best guide until then.