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. 

Stages of Reopening Resource
Rebound Idaho

Last Update: May 18, 2020

More information will be updated as it becomes available.

Changes to Idaho Fish and Game Seasons and Rules

• Seasons have not changed due to COVID-19
• The Commission rescinded the temporary rule to suspend nonresident licenses, permits, and tags will resume May 16 at 10 am.

Changes to Idaho Fish and Game Services

The following services may be delayed or changed.

• Fish and Game license services will be open at regional offices beginning May 18. 
  • Expect social distancing requirements and limitations on lobby capacity
• All other 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 outfitter tags
    • Checking in harvested black bears, mountain lions, and wolves per big game regulations. [Some offices accepting walk-ins]
    • License service for high-risk and elderly individuals
• 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 open for license services beginning May 18.
  • Expect social distancing requirements and limitations on lobby capacity
• All other 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 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 until further notice.
• 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

• Fish stocking will continue, however, schedules will not be forecast and locations and times are subject to change. 

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

• Hunter education classes will be online only with limited exceptions
  • Field day is temporarily waived
• Trapper Ed and Wolf Trapper Ed classes canceled
• Fishing trailer events are canceled
• All fishing tournaments suspended
• Project Wild classes are canceled
• Rod loaning programs are canceled