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How the Washington draw works

Squared Bonus Points

Your entries equal (points)² + 1. Exponential advantage for high-point holders.

Weighted random draw: chances = (points + 1)², one shared pool.

  • Point advantage compounds quickly as points increase.
  • High-point applicants gain significant edge, but lower-point draws still occur.
  • A long-term application plan is important for premium hunts.

See the methodology for how odds are computed from official Washington draw reports.

Next deadline
Closed for 2026
Species tracked
5
Data coverage
2013–2025
Hunts tracked
23,706

Draw odds by species

Unit-by-unit odds, points to draw, and harvest stats for every Washington species.

What can you draw with your points?

Hunts where the latest draw reached applicants at or below each point level.

SpeciesYour points0 pts3 pts5 pts10 ptsTops out at
DeerPoint thresholds not published for the latest resident draw.
ElkPoint thresholds not published for the latest resident draw.
Mountain GoatPoint thresholds not published for the latest resident draw.
MoosePoint thresholds not published for the latest resident draw.
Bighorn SheepPoint thresholds not published for the latest resident draw.

Counts are hunt codes drawable at each point level in the most recent published draw (data 2013–2025) — thresholds move year to year, so treat them as a starting point, not a guarantee. Track your balances on your profile to fill in the “your points” column.

2026 Washington application deadlines

All states
May 27, 2026
All species
Closed