Idaho Fish and Game is seeking willing landowners to participate in the Managed Hunt Program for the upcoming spring turkey season.
This program is designed for landowners who want to allow hunting access but prefer not to manage repeated requests from hunters. Through the Managed Hunt Program, Fish and Game staff coordinate hunter access while landowners retain control over how their property is used.
How the Managed Hunt Program Works
Fish and Game serves as the main point of contact for hunters interested in accessing enrolled properties. Landowners set the rules for their land, and Fish and Game ensure those rules are clearly communicated and adhered to by the public.
What Landowners Should Know
- The program is available for any legal hunting season, not just turkey, as long as it follows Idaho Fish and Game rules and landowner guidelines.
- Landowners set the rules, including hunting dates, access type (such as walk-in only), and the number of hunters allowed.
- Fish and Game staff serve as the primary contact for hunters and handle scheduling, coordination, and conflicts that may arise.
- Fish and Game provide hunters with property boundary maps and landowner rules.
- Fish and Game staff install any necessary signage on the property. Infrastructure at public access points may be improved for longer contracts.
- There is no monetary compensation for participation.
- There is no minimum contract length, and landowners may withdraw from the program at any time.
Landowners interested in enrolling or learning more about the Managed Hunt Program are encouraged to contact the Clearwater Region of Idaho Fish and Game at 208-799-5010.
