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Unit 59

Idaho Hunting Guide — Moose

Idaho GMU 59 sits in the Henry's Fork country northwest of Ashton. Moose inhabit the willow-heavy drainages and aspen benches across the unit. Moose are once-in-a-lifetime (OIAL) in Idaho — a successful applicant is permanently removed from the moose pool. IDFG allocates tags pure-random with a 10% nonresident quota.

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Moose Hunting in Unit 59

Idaho GMU 59 sits in the Henry's Fork country northwest of Ashton. Moose inhabit the willow-heavy drainages and aspen benches across the unit. Moose are once-in-a-lifetime (OIAL) in Idaho — a successful applicant is permanently removed from the moose pool. IDFG allocates tags pure-random with a 10% nonresident quota.

Where to Find Moose in Unit 59

Moose in Unit 59 concentrate along the Henry's Fork tributaries and the willow-dense meadows of the Targhee front. We glass willow bottoms at first and last light and work beaver-pond edges midday. Cow-calf groups stay near permanent water; bulls wander wider during the rut.

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Moose Success Rates

Idaho moose controlled-hunt success runs 70% to 95% statewide. Pull the current IDFG harvest summary for Unit 59 before applying.

Moose Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Rifle— Controlled42913.8% 0

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Moose are OIAL — a drawn-and-issued tag removes you from the pool permanently. With roughly 173 applicants and 15 tags over three years, resident odds sit near 8-10%. Nonresidents face the 10% cap. Apply every eligible year.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Unit 59 near Yellowstone?
Unit 59 lies on the west side of the Targhee-Yellowstone ecosystem — moose, grizzlies, and wolves all share the landscape. Carry bear spray and follow food-storage orders.
How does Idaho's moose OIAL rule work?
A successful applicant who receives a moose tag is permanently removed from the moose applicant pool. Each OIAL species (moose, sheep, goat) is tracked separately.

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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. IDFG Big Game Hunting — Idaho Department of Fish and Game · supports: Unit 59 boundaries, Moose OIAL status, Controlled-hunt codes · accessed 2026-04-17
  2. 2025-2026 Idaho Big Game Seasons & Rules — Idaho Department of Fish and Game · supports: Moose season dates, OIAL rules, Nonresident 10% quota · accessed 2026-04-17
  3. IDFG Controlled Hunt Odds — Moose — Idaho Department of Fish and Game · supports: Moose applicant counts, Tag allocations, Pure-random draw outcomes · accessed 2026-04-17