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Idaho Deer — Unit 51 (51)
Idaho Deer Unit 51 (51) draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.
14%
↓Draw Odds (2025)
Resident
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Open Draw
Bonus pts help odds
45
Tags Available
311
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 | 311 | 45 | 14% | — |
| 2024 | 352 | 135 | 38% | — |
| 2023 | 324 | 135 | 42% | — |
| 2022 | 100 | 57 | 57% | — |
Non-Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 44 | 5 | 11% | — |
| 2024 | 65 | 15 | 23% | — |
| 2023 | 77 | 15 | 19% | — |
| 2022 | 31 | 6 | 19% | — |
2nd Drawing
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 161 | 4 | 2% | — |
| 2023 | 215 | 10 | 5% | — |
| 2022 | 76 | 1 | 1% | — |
Non-Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 35 | 1 | 3% | — |
| 2023 | 26 | 1 | 4% | — |
| 2022 | 16 | 1 | 6% | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the current draw odds for Idaho Deer Unit 51?
The most recent draw odds for this unit are approximately 14% (2025). There were 311 applicants for 45 available tags. This is an open draw — no minimum bonus points required.
How many preference/bonus points do I need for Idaho Deer Unit 51?
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 51?
Based on recent data, competition for this unit appears to be decreasing or stable. Draw odds were 2% in 2024 and 14% in 2025.
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