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Unit 71

Idaho Hunting Guide — Moose

Idaho GMU 71 covers the Malad Range and adjacent sage country in southeast Idaho. Moose inhabit the willow-lined tributaries and aspen benches in the higher country of 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 71

Idaho GMU 71 covers the Malad Range and adjacent sage country in southeast Idaho. Moose inhabit the willow-lined tributaries and aspen benches in the higher country of 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 71

Unit 71 moose hold in the willow-lined creek bottoms and aspen benches of the Malad Range. We glass willow bottoms at first and last light and check beaver-pond complexes midday. Bulls move wider during the late-September rut; cow-calf groups stay near permanent water.

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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 71 before applying.

Moose Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Rifle— Controlled5539.4% 0

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Moose are OIAL — drawn-and-issued tags remove you from the pool permanently. With roughly 147 applicants and 18 tags over three years, resident odds sit near 11-13%. Nonresidents face the 10% cap. Apply every eligible year — pure-random means no point-saving.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are there really moose in Unit 71?
Yes. Southeastern Idaho moose populations have expanded into the Malad Range and adjacent drainages. Tags are limited but the herd is established.
Is Idaho moose once-in-a-lifetime?
Yes. A successful moose tag permanently removes you from the Idaho moose applicant pool.

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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 71 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