How the Washington draw works
Squared Bonus Points
Your entries equal (points)² + 1. Exponential advantage for high-point holders.
Weighted random draw: chances = (points + 1)², one shared pool.
- Point advantage compounds quickly as points increase.
- High-point applicants gain significant edge, but lower-point draws still occur.
- A long-term application plan is important for premium hunts.
See the methodology for how odds are computed from official Washington draw reports.
Next deadline
Closed for 2026
Species tracked
5
Data coverage
2013–2025
Hunts tracked
23,706
Draw odds by species
Unit-by-unit odds, points to draw, and harvest stats for every Washington species.

Deer
12,702 hunts · 2013–2025
2026 deadline passed May 27, 2026

Elk
9,500 hunts · 2013–2025
2026 deadline passed May 27, 2026

Mountain Goat
286 hunts · 2013–2025
2026 deadline passed May 27, 2026

Moose
730 hunts · 2013–2025
2026 deadline passed May 27, 2026

Bighorn Sheep
488 hunts · 2013–2025
2026 deadline passed May 27, 2026
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer | Point thresholds not published for the latest resident draw. | |||||
| Elk | Point thresholds not published for the latest resident draw. | |||||
| Mountain Goat | Point thresholds not published for the latest resident draw. | |||||
| Moose | Point thresholds not published for the latest resident draw. | |||||
| Bighorn Sheep | Point thresholds not published for the latest resident draw. | |||||
Counts are hunt codes drawable at each point level in the most recent published draw (data 2013–2025) — 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.