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Unit 74

Idaho Hunting Guide — Mule Deer, Moose

Unit 74 sits in southeastern Idaho in the Southeast Region. Aspen-conifer transitions, sagebrush benches, and ag interface define mule deer habitat. We plan this as a controlled-hunt deer unit with moderate draw odds.

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12%
Public Land
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4,727–7,882 ft
Elevation

Mule Deer Hunting in Unit 74

Unit 74 sits in southeastern Idaho in the Southeast Region. Aspen-conifer transitions, sagebrush benches, and ag interface define mule deer habitat. We plan this as a controlled-hunt deer unit with moderate draw odds.

Where to Find Mule Deer in Unit 74

We hunt aspen-conifer transitions at 6,500-8,500 feet and glass sagebrush benches at lower elevation during the rut.

How to Hunt Mule Deer in Unit 74

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Mule Deer Success Rates

Southeast Idaho controlled deer hunts typically run 30-50% success with decent mature-buck ratios.

Mule Deer Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts (n/p)
Controlled — 1st Drawing either sex (resident) 1816511.0% —
Controlled — 1st Drawing either sex (nonresident) 2277.0% —
Controlled — 2nd Drawing either sex (resident) 1274.0% —
Controlled — 2nd Drawing either sex (nonresident) 000.0% —

Data from 2025 draw results. Each row is one residency pool — read the label before the number. This agency publishes no point thresholds, so the Pts column stays blank and these are pool odds, not what a point total draws.

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Pure-random. Unit 74 pulled ~407 applicants against 60 tags over three seasons — resident odds 14-18%, NR under the 10% quota.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Unit 74 have resident-only hunts?
No — nonresidents can apply under the 10% NR quota for any Idaho controlled hunt.
Does Unit 74 include Grays Lake?
Unit 74 borders the Grays Lake National Wildlife Refuge. The refuge itself has separate regulations — confirm unit boundaries and refuge-access rules before hunting nearby ground.
When does the Unit 74 season run?
IDFG typically sets the moose season from late September into early November. Specific dates vary by hunt code — confirm in the current Big Game Seasons and Rules.

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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 — Unit 74 — Idaho Department of Fish and Game · supports: Unit 74 boundary, Controlled deer hunts · accessed 2026-04-17
  2. 2025-2026 Idaho Big Game Seasons & Rules — Idaho Department of Fish and Game · supports: Unit 74 deer season dates, Quotas · accessed 2026-04-17
  3. IDFG Controlled Hunt Draw Odds — Idaho Department of Fish and Game · supports: Historical draw odds for Unit 74 deer · accessed 2026-04-17
  4. 2025-2026 Idaho Big Game Seasons & Rules — Idaho Department of Fish and Game · supports: Unit 74 moose season dates, OIAL framework, Weapon classes · accessed 2026-04-17