COVID-19 Information

In response to updated guidance from Idaho Department of Health and Welfare for public events, Idaho Fish and Game has canceled several events and limited access to facilities such as hatcheries. Cancellations are limited to specific events and traditional hunting and fishing seasons remain unaffected. 

“I am proud of our extensive public outreach, but today is the time to use proactive caution based on the guidance of our public health officials and the Governor’s Office,” - Director Ed Schriever

Changes to Idaho Fish and Game Seasons and Rules

• Seasons have not changed due to COVID-19
• Some nonresident licenses, permits, and tags sales temporarily suspended by F&G Commission
  • Frequently Asked Questions

Changes to Idaho Fish and Game Services

The following services may be delayed or changed.

• Fish and Game offices will be closed March 27 through April 15
  • Some services available by appointment Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Call an office to schedule an appointment for the following:
    • Sale of items that cannot be bought online, or by telephone, such as bear bait permits and outfitter tags
    • Checking in harvested black bears, mountain lions, and wolves per big game regulations
• Fish and Game offices will no longer accept cash payments starting March 30.
  • Only debit cards and checks will be accepted at offices. 
• "Tag You're It" fish tag rewards may be delayed

Changes at Idaho Fish and Game Facilities

The following changes have taken place at Idaho Fish and Game facilities.

• Fish and Game offices will be closed March 27 through April 15
  • Some services available by appointment Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Call an office to schedule an appointment for the following:
    • Sale of items that cannot be bought online, or by telephone, such as bear bait permits and outfitter tags
    • Checking in harvested black bears, mountain lions, and wolves per big game regulations
• Farragut Public Shooting Range and Blacks Creek Range will be closed
  • March 27 through April 15.
• No public access at fish hatcheries
  • Does not apply to adjacent public fishing waters
  • Until further notice
• No public meetings at Idaho Fish and Game offices
  • Until further notice
  • Including third-party reservations
  • Regional offices remain open
• MK Nature Center (Boise)
  • Visitor center closed until further notice
  • Organized tours have been canceled
  • The grounds will remain open every day, sunrise to sunset
  • License desk available by appointment only, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., (208) 334-3700

Changes to Idaho Fish and Game Events

The following events, will be modified or canceled. Click each event for more information.

• Fish stocking will continue, however, schedules will not be forecast and locations and times are subject to change.
• Hunter education classes will be online only with limited exceptions
  • Until further notice
  • Field day is temporarily waived until further notice
• Trapper Ed and Wolf Trapper Ed classes canceled
  • Through May 11
• Fishing trailer events are canceled
  • Until further notice
• Project Wild classes are canceled
• Rod loaning programs are canceled
  • Until further notice