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Idaho Mule Deer Moose

Unit 68A (Preston)

Idaho Hunting Guide — Mule Deer, Moose

Unit 68A sits in southeast Idaho near Preston, covering rolling Wasatch-frontage country and agricultural edge habitat. Mule deer here use CRP-style openings, aspen pockets, and juniper benches. With 784 applicants matched by 784 tags across 3 years, this is essentially a guaranteed-draw hunt — the appeal is access and a solid late-season opportunity in southeast Idaho.

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Mule Deer Hunting in Unit 68A

Unit 68A sits in southeast Idaho near Preston, covering rolling Wasatch-frontage country and agricultural edge habitat. Mule deer here use CRP-style openings, aspen pockets, and juniper benches. With 784 applicants matched by 784 tags across 3 years, this is essentially a guaranteed-draw hunt — the appeal is access and a solid late-season opportunity in southeast Idaho.

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Mule Deer Success Rates

Unit 68A mule deer success runs 25-40% per IDFG stats — reasonable for southeast Idaho. Buck quality is modest; 3x3 and occasional 4x4 deer are the norm.

Mule Deer Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Rifle— Controlled235235100.0% 0

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Pure random draw. Hunt 68A applicants have matched tags (784/784) across 3 years — essentially a guaranteed resident draw. Nonresidents compete within the 10% NR quota, which can fill faster.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 68A a public or private land hunt?
Mixed. Caribou-Targhee NF covers the higher elevations; valleys are largely private. Success depends heavily on where you can legally hunt.
Are there trophy bucks here?
Unit 68A produces occasional 4x4 bucks but is not a destination trophy unit. Plan for a meat-hunt with a chance at a decent buck.
Is Unit 68A OIAL?
Yes. All Idaho moose hunts are once-in-a-lifetime for the species.
How does Unit 68A differ from 68A-1?
Both hunts fall inside Unit 68A but operate under separate hunt numbers, boundaries, and quotas. Check the current IDFG Big Game Seasons & Rules for exact hunt boundaries.

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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 Hunt Planner — Unit 68A — Idaho Department of Fish and Game · supports: Unit 68A boundary, Mule deer season framework, Species distribution · accessed 2026-04-17
  2. 2025-2026 Idaho Big Game Seasons & Rules — Idaho Department of Fish and Game · supports: Unit 68A mule deer dates, Tag structure, Weapon options · accessed 2026-04-17
  3. Caribou-Targhee National Forest — USDA Forest Service · supports: Public land in Unit 68A, Road access, Wasatch frontage habitat · accessed 2026-04-17
  4. IDFG Hunt Planner — Controlled Hunt Draw Odds — Idaho Department of Fish and Game · supports: Draw odds, Applicants · accessed 2026-04-17
  5. IDFG — Moose Hunting — Idaho Department of Fish and Game · supports: OIAL framework, Distribution · accessed 2026-04-17