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Idaho Deer — Unit 53-1 (53-1)
Idaho Deer Unit 53-1 (53-1) draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.
100%
↑Draw Odds (2025)
Resident
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Open Draw
Bonus pts help odds
208
Tags Available
208
Applicants
Data source: Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) Hunt Planner — Drawing Odds API · Last updated 2026-06-09 · ✓ Verified
Controlled — Historical Draw Data
1st Drawing
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 208 | 208 | 100% | — |
| 2024 | 83 | 9 | 11% | — |
| 2023 | 56 | 9 | 16% | — |
| 2022 | 56 | 9 | 16% | — |
Non-Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | 8 | 100% | — |
| 2024 | 75 | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2023 | 67 | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2022 | 67 | 1 | 1% | — |
2nd Drawing
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the current draw odds for Idaho Deer Unit 53-1?
The most recent draw odds for this unit are approximately 100% (2025). There were 208 applicants for 208 available tags. This is an open draw — no minimum bonus points required.
How many preference/bonus points do I need for Idaho Deer Unit 53-1?
Idaho uses a random draw for this tag — there is no minimum point requirement. Any licensed hunter can apply. Applicants who have accumulated more bonus points receive additional draw entries, which improves their odds, but zero-point applicants can still draw.
Is the competition increasing for Idaho Deer Unit 53-1?
Based on recent data, competition for this unit appears to be decreasing or stable. Draw odds were 16% in 2023 and 100% in 2025.
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