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Idaho Deer — Unit 23 (23)
Idaho Deer Unit 23 (23) draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.
12%
↑Draw Odds (2025)
Resident
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Open Draw
Bonus pts help odds
23
Tags Available
187
Applicants
Data source: Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) Hunt Planner — Drawing Odds API · Last updated 2026-06-09 · ✓ Verified
Controlled — Historical Draw Data
1st Drawing
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 187 | 23 | 12% | — |
| 2024 | 166 | 23 | 14% | — |
| 2023 | 176 | 23 | 13% | — |
| 2022 | 225 | 10 | 4% | — |
Non-Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 33 | 2 | 6% | — |
| 2024 | 21 | 2 | 10% | — |
| 2023 | 16 | 2 | 12% | — |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | 0% | — |
2nd Drawing
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 192 | 4 | 2% | — |
| 2024 | 47 | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2023 | 85 | 1 | 1% | — |
Non-Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | 1 | 4% | — |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 2023 | 14 | 0 | 0% | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the current draw odds for Idaho Deer Unit 23?
The most recent draw odds for this unit are approximately 12% (2025). There were 187 applicants for 23 available tags. This is an open draw — no minimum bonus points required.
How many preference/bonus points do I need for Idaho Deer Unit 23?
Idaho uses a random draw for this tag — there is no minimum point requirement. Any licensed hunter can apply. Applicants who have accumulated more bonus points receive additional draw entries, which improves their odds, but zero-point applicants can still draw.
Is the competition increasing for Idaho Deer Unit 23?
Based on recent data, competition for this unit appears to be increasing. Draw odds were 14% in 2024 and 12% in 2025.
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