Tag & Tine
State guides · Idaho Department of Fish and Game

Idaho draw points, explained

Random draw, no points

Idaho has no preference or bonus points. Every controlled hunt is a pure random draw, so a first-time applicant has the same chance as someone who has applied for 20 years. What matters most is picking the right hunt as your first choice and knowing the rules: you need a hunting license before you apply, and applying for moose, sheep, or goat blocks most other controlled hunts that year.

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How to start applying in Idaho

  1. Complete hunter education
    This step is in the member guide.
  2. Buy an Idaho hunting license
    This step is in the member guide.
  3. Nonresidents: enter the December tag drawing
    This step is in the member guide.
  4. Research hunts and odds
    This step is in the member guide.
  5. Decide on moose, sheep, or goat first
    This step is in the member guide.
  6. Apply for deer, elk, or pronghorn
    This step is in the member guide.
  7. Check results and buy your tag
    This step is in the member guide.
  8. Try the second drawing
    This step is in the member guide.
  9. Watch for leftover tags
    This step is in the member guide.