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Unit 64 (64)

Idaho Hunting Guide — Moose

Unit 64 is a once-in-a-lifetime moose hunt in Idaho's Palisades country east of Idaho Falls along the Wyoming border. The unit encompasses the Palisades Reservoir drainage, the Snake River Range, and the Big Hole Mountains. Moose habitat here is a mix of willow bottoms, aspen draws, and conifer benches — classic Shiras country. Bulls quality skews toward mature animals and the hunt success rate sits among the highest in Idaho because the habitat is accessible and well-scouted.

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Moose Hunting in Unit 64

Unit 64 is a once-in-a-lifetime moose hunt in Idaho's Palisades country east of Idaho Falls along the Wyoming border. The unit encompasses the Palisades Reservoir drainage, the Snake River Range, and the Big Hole Mountains. Moose habitat here is a mix of willow bottoms, aspen draws, and conifer benches — classic Shiras country. Bulls quality skews toward mature animals and the hunt success rate sits among the highest in Idaho because the habitat is accessible and well-scouted.

Where to Find Moose in Unit 64

Bulls in Unit 64 concentrate in three reliable pockets.

Palisades Creek Drainage

Willow and alder bottoms along Palisades Creek hold bulls through September and October.

Big Hole Mountains Aspen

Aspen draws on the Big Hole Mountains hold rutting bulls in late September. Glass from the cross-canyon vantages.

Snake River Range Foothills

Lower-elevation willow-and-sage benches along the Snake River Range hold bulls late in the season as snow pushes them off the timber.

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Moose Success Rates

Unit 64 moose success runs consistently 80–95% — one of the higher success rates in Idaho. The accessible habitat and abundant willow browse make this a relatively straightforward OIAL tag.

Moose Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Rifle— Controlled97012.9% 0

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Pure random draw with 10% nonresident quota. Moose is OIAL in Idaho. Unit 64 resident odds typically run 1–3%; nonresidents face tighter odds within the cap. No points.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Unit 64 a good Idaho moose tag for a first-time moose hunter?
Yes. The accessible habitat, abundant willow browse, and high success rate make Unit 64 one of Idaho's most beginner-friendly OIAL moose hunts.
When does the rut peak in Unit 64?
Peak rut activity runs roughly mid-September through the first week of October, depending on the year and weather.

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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 64 moose season, OIAL rules · accessed 2026-04-17
  2. IDFG Hunt Planner — Controlled Hunt Draw Odds — Idaho Department of Fish and Game · supports: Unit 64 moose draw odds, Tag counts · accessed 2026-04-17
  3. Caribou-Targhee National Forest (Palisades Ranger District) — USDA Forest Service — Caribou-Targhee NF · supports: Palisades access, Camping and roads · accessed 2026-04-17