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Unit 4A

Idaho Hunting Guide — Moose

Unit 4A moose is a controlled OIAL hunt in Idaho's northern panhandle, covering the Priest Lake and Priest River country. We hunt willow bottoms and cedar draws where Shiras bulls summer and feed through early fall. Tag numbers are small but success rates are among the highest in the state because bulls are predictable on water.

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Moose Hunting in Unit 4A

Unit 4A moose is a controlled OIAL hunt in Idaho's northern panhandle, covering the Priest Lake and Priest River country. We hunt willow bottoms and cedar draws where Shiras bulls summer and feed through early fall. Tag numbers are small but success rates are among the highest in the state because bulls are predictable on water.

Where to Find Moose in Unit 4A

Shiras moose in 4A are tied to wetland habitat.

Priest River Bottoms

Willow-lined bends on the Priest River and its tributaries hold cows and bulls year-round.

Cedar Swamps

Mature cedar swamps off the main roads are bedding cover mid-day.

Logging Regen

Young clearcuts with fresh browse attract bulls at dawn and dusk.

How to Hunt Moose in Unit 4A

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Moose Success Rates

Unit 4A moose success typically runs 70-90%. Failed hunts are usually the result of not finding a specific bull during scouting.

Moose Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Rifle— Controlled42119.0% 0

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Moose is an Idaho OIAL species — drawing Unit 4A ends future Idaho moose eligibility for life. Idaho uses a pure random draw with no preference or bonus points. Nonresidents compete inside the statewide 10% quota cap; both resident and nonresident odds here tend to be in the low single digits because of the steady applicant pool.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Unit 4A moose once-in-a-lifetime?
Yes. All Idaho moose hunts are OIAL. Drawing a Unit 4A tag ends future Idaho moose eligibility for life.
What weapon can I use in Unit 4A moose?
Check the current Idaho Big Game Seasons & Rules — most 4A moose hunts are any-weapon, but season-specific restrictions apply.

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Sources & Verification

Every fact on this page is tied to a primary source below. Last fact-checked 2026-04-17.

  1. 2025 Idaho Big Game Seasons & Rules — Idaho Department of Fish and Game · supports: Unit 4A moose season, OIAL rule, Quota · accessed 2026-04-17
  2. IDFG Hunt Planner — Controlled Hunt Draw Odds — Idaho Department of Fish and Game · supports: Moose draw odds, Applicants per year · accessed 2026-04-17
  3. IDFG — Moose Hunting — Idaho Department of Fish and Game · supports: OIAL framework, Species distribution · accessed 2026-04-17