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Unit 65

Idaho Hunting Guide — Moose

Unit 65 Shiras moose tags are once-in-a-lifetime, drawn in IDFG's pure random controlled-hunt system. A drawn tag ends Idaho moose eligibility. Three-year activity: ~294 applicants against ~30 tags.

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Moose Hunting in Unit 65

Unit 65 Shiras moose tags are once-in-a-lifetime, drawn in IDFG's pure random controlled-hunt system. A drawn tag ends Idaho moose eligibility. Three-year activity: ~294 applicants against ~30 tags.

Where to Find Moose in Unit 65

Unit 65 moose hold in willow-rich creek bottoms and lodgepole pocket country. Pre-season glassing of water features at dawn and dusk is the most efficient way to locate bulls before the hunt.

How to Hunt Unit 65 Moose

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Moose Success Rates

Idaho moose hunt success is bound more by finding the animal than by closing. Unit 65 rates in the IDFG Hunt Planner follow that pattern.

Moose Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Rifle— Controlled98211.0% 0

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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OIAL; pure random draw with 10% NR cap. No points. Three-year activity: ~294 applicants, ~30 tags.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a guide for Unit 65 moose?
Residents and nonresidents can hunt without a guide; the tag is the hard part. A local scout or outfitter can shortcut the pre-season locate-a-bull work if your calendar is tight.

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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 Hunt Planner — Controlled Hunt Draw Odds — Idaho Department of Fish and Game · supports: Unit 65 moose applicant and quota history · accessed 2026-04-17
  2. 2025-2026 Idaho Big Game Seasons & Rules — Idaho Department of Fish and Game · supports: Unit 65 moose season dates, Quota, Weapon · accessed 2026-04-17
  3. IDFG Moose, Mountain Goat, and Sheep Hunts — Idaho Department of Fish and Game · supports: OIAL rule, Pure random draw, NR cap · accessed 2026-04-17