Ask Fish and Game: Senior License Eligibility Changes

Q: A friend of mine told me that Idaho's residency requirements for hunters 65 years of age or older has changed from five years to six months to obtain reduced prices on licenses and tags. Is this true? A: Yes. Beginning July 1, 2015, the residency requirements for obtaining reduced priced senior licenses changes from five years to six months. Idaho hunters ages 65 or older that have lived in Idaho at least six months and have met all other residency requirements may purchase a senior combination license and tags at reduced senior prices. All other residency requirements still apply. This new law brings consistency to the residency requirement for obtaining fishing and hunting licenses in Idaho.