Unit 72-1
Idaho Hunting Guide — Mule Deer
Idaho GMU 72 lies in the Bear River and Bannock Range country south of Pocatello. The 72-1 designation is a controlled-hunt season/weapon slot for mule deer. IDFG allocates tags via pure-random drawing with a 10% nonresident quota. Season dates are set in the current Idaho Big Game Seasons and Rules.
Mule Deer Hunting in Unit 72-1
Idaho GMU 72 lies in the Bear River and Bannock Range country south of Pocatello. The 72-1 designation is a controlled-hunt season/weapon slot for mule deer. IDFG allocates tags via pure-random drawing with a 10% nonresident quota. Season dates are set in the current Idaho Big Game Seasons and Rules.
Where to Find Mule Deer in Unit 72-1
How to Hunt Unit 72-1
Mule Deer Success Rates
With roughly 607 applicants and 607 tags over three years — essentially 1:1 — Unit 72-1 is a high-allocation controlled hunt. IDFG southeast Idaho mule deer rifle success typically runs 25% to 40%. Pull the current IDFG harvest summary for exact figures.
Mule Deer Draw Odds
| Season | Tags | Applicants | Draw % | Pts Req |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rifle— Controlled | 208 | 208 | 100.0% | 0 |
Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.
Open in Draw Odds EngineIdaho runs a pure-random drawing. Applicant counts have tracked close to tag counts over recent years, putting resident odds near 100% in some seasons. Nonresidents still face the 10% cap. Confirm current odds with IDFG each spring.
Unit Logistics & Expectations
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Unit 72 public-land accessible?
How does the 72-1 tag compare to general tags?
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Every fact on this page is tied to a primary source below. Last fact-checked 2026-04-17.
- IDFG Big Game Hunting — Idaho Department of Fish and Game · supports: Unit 72 boundaries, Mule deer controlled-hunt codes · accessed 2026-04-17
- 2025-2026 Idaho Big Game Seasons & Rules — Idaho Department of Fish and Game · supports: Season dates, Tag quotas, Nonresident 10% quota · accessed 2026-04-17
- IDFG Controlled Hunt Odds — Idaho Department of Fish and Game · supports: Applicant counts, Tag allocations · accessed 2026-04-17