Licenses, Tags and Permits – Residents

• Resident License Fees

  • Locked*Cost Items
  • $ 33.50 $ 38.75  Combination - Adult Hunting and Fishing
  • $ 97.00 $ 97.00 Combination - Adult Hunting and Fishing - 3 Year
  • $ 17.50 $ 19.00 Combination - Junior Hunting and Fishing (14-17 yrs)
  • $ 49.00 $ 49.00 Combination - Junior Hunting and Fishing (14-17 yrs) - 3 Year
  • $ 11.75 $ 13.75 Combination - Senior Hunting and Fishing (65+ yrs)
    Applicant must have been a resident in the State of Idaho for 6 months immediately preceding application for license.
  • $ 31.75 $ 33.50 Combination - Senior Hunting and Fishing (65+ yrs) - 3 Year
    Applicant must have been a resident in the State of Idaho for 6 months immediately preceding application for license.
  • $ 124.25 $ 144.60 Combination - Sportsman's Package
    RESIDENTS ONLY - The Sportsman's Package includes all rights and privileges associated with a Resident Adult Combination License plus tags for deer, elk, bear, mountain lion, wolf, turkey, salmon and steelhead. Archery and muzzleloader are validated on the license. Receipts will be given if tags are unavailable at time of purchase.
  • $ 5.00 $ 5.75 Disabled American Veterans - Fishing
    RESIDENTS ONLY - Letter from Veterans Affairs office showing a percentage of disability, letter or statement from Veterans Affairs office showing individual is nonservice-connected pension or a service-connected benefit with at least 40% disability.
  • $ 5.00 $ 5.75 Disabled American Veterans - Combination Hunting and Fishing
    RESIDENTS ONLY - Letter from Veterans Affairs office showing a percentage of disability, letter or statement from Veterans Affairs office showing individual is nonservice-connected pension or a service-connected benefit with at least 40% disability.
  • $ 5.00 $ 5.75 Disabled Persons - Fishing
    RESIDENTS ONLY - License buyer must present to IDFG a letter from SSI, SSDI, or Railroad Retirement board showing person is currently disabled and economically disadvantaged or a signed and completed Certification of Permanent Disability [PDF, 244 KB] form. IDAPA Rule [PDF, 36 KB] Disability information is in section 302.
  • $ 5.00 $ 5.75 Disabled Persons - Combination Hunting and Fishing
    RESIDENTS ONLY - License buyer must present to IDFG a letter from SSI, SSDI, or Railroad Retirement board showing person is currently disabled and economically disadvantaged or a signed and completed Certification of Permanent Disability [PDF, 244 KB] form. IDAPA Rule [PDF, 36 KB] Disability information is in section 302.
  • $ 11.50 $ 11.50 Disabled Persons - Combination Hunting and Fishing - 3 Year
    RESIDENTS ONLY - License buyer must present to IDFG a letter from SSI, SSDI, or Railroad Retirement board showing person is currently disabled and economically disadvantaged or a signed and completed Certification of Permanent Disability [PDF, 244 KB] form. IDAPA Rule [PDF, 36 KB] Disability information is in section 302.
  • $ 25.75 $ 30.50 Fishing - Adult
  • $ 73.75 $ 73.75 Fishing - Adult - 3 Year
  • $ 11.50 $ 13.50 Fishing - Daily (first day)
    Each consecutive day at initial time of purchase add $6.00, $5.00 if locked*.
  • $ 13.75 $ 16.00 Fishing - Junior (14-17 yrs)
  • $ 37.75 $ 37.75 Fishing - Junior (14-17 yrs) - 3 Year
  • $ 12.75 $ 15.75 Hunting - Adult
  • $ 34.75 $ 34.75 Hunting - Adult - 3 Year
  • $ 7.25 $ 8.25 Hunting - Junior (10-17 yrs)
    9-year olds may purchase this license to enter a controlled hunt, if they will be 10 years-old at the time of the hunting season.
  • $ 18.25 $ 18.25 Hunting - Junior (10-17 yrs) - 3 Year
    9-year olds may purchase this license to enter a controlled hunt, if they will be 10 years-old at the time of the hunting season.
  • $ 17.50 $ 20.50 Military Furlough - Combination Hunting and Fishing
    RESIDENTS ONLY - Idaho residents who are in the U.S. military service, and maintain Idaho as their official state of residence as noted on the individuals LES statement may purchase this license when on leave. LES must be presented to purchase this license.
  • $ 17.50 $ 20.50 Military Furlough - Fishing
    RESIDENTS ONLY - Idaho residents who are in the U.S. military service, and maintain Idaho as their official state of residence as noted on the individuals LES statement may purchase this license when on leave. LES must be presented to purchase this license.
  • $ 40.00 $ 40.00 Taxidermist/Fur Buyer
    Expires June 30. Available ONLY at Fish and Game Offices
  • $ 176.75 $ 176.75 Taxidermist/Fur Buyer - 5 Year
    Expires June 30. Available ONLY at Fish and Game Offices
  • $ 26.75 $ 29.75 Trapping - Adult
    Expires June 30.
  • $ 7.25 $ 8.25 Trapping - Junior (Through 17 years)
    Expires June 30.

*The prices listed show both the 2018 "Cost" and the "Locked" prices for those enrolled in Price Lock.

• Resident Tag Fees

  • Locked*Cost Items
  • $ 11.50 $ 13.75 Black Bear - Adult
  • $ 11.50 $ 13.75 Black Bear - Adult Second
    To be used only in designated units, NOT Statewide.
  • $ 6.75 $ 7.75 Black Bear - Jr/Sr/DAV
    Valid with senior combination license (age 65 or older), junior combination, junior hunting and disabled combination class V.
  • $ 6.75 $ 7.75 Black Bear - Jr/Sr/DAV
    Second To be used only in designated units, NOT Statewide.
  • $ 19.75 $ 24.75 Deer - Adult
    Select from Regular or White-tailed deer tags
  • $ 10.75 $ 12.50 Deer - Jr/Sr/DAV
    Valid with senior combination license (age 65 or older), junior combination, junior hunting and disabled combination class V.
  • $ 30.75 $ 36.75 Elk - Adult
  • $ 16.50 $ 18.75 Elk - Jr/Sr/DAV
    Valid with senior combination license (age 65 or older), junior combination, junior hunting and disabled combination class V.
  • $ 11.50 $ 13.75 Mountain Lion - Adult
  • $ 11.50 $ 13.75 Mountain Lion - Adult
    Second To be used only in designated units, NOT Statewide.
  • N/A $ 22.75 Sage-Grouse Tag New in 2021. Learn more...
  • $ 18.00 $ 22.75 Sandhill Crane
    Must have Federal Migratory Game Bird Harvest Information Program Validation on license.
  • $ 22.75 $ 22.75 Swan
    New in 2020. More info to come.
  • $ 12.25 $ 12.25 Turkey - Adult Extra
  • $ 19.75 $ 22.75 Turkey - General
  • $ 5.00 $ 5.00 Turkey - Special Unit
    General season tag valid in the fall season for Units 1 ,2, 3 or 5 and designated depredation hunts during the calendar year.
  • $ 10.75 $ 12.50 Turkey - Jr./Sr./DAV
  • $ 10.75 $ 12.50 Turkey - Jr./Sr./DAV Extra
  • $ 11.50 $ 13.50 Wolf

*The prices listed show both the 2018 "Cost" and the "Locked" prices for those enrolled in Price Lock.

• Resident Permit Fees

  • Locked*Cost Items
  • $ 18.25 $ 19.50 Archery
  • $ 12.75 $ 15.00 Bear Bait
    Available ONLY at Fish and Game Offices
  • $ 3.75 $ 3.75 Disabled American Veteran (DAV) Archery
    Must have a resident DAV hunting license.
  • $ 3.75 $ 3.75 Disabled American Veteran (DAV) Muzzleloader
    Must have a resident DAV hunting license.
  • $ 1.75 $ 1.75 Disabled Persons - Archery
    Present a completed Disabled Persons Archery Hunting Permit [PDF, 69 KB] form signed by a physician at any IDFG Regional office. Physician certifies that applicant has a permanent disability whereby they do not have use of one (1) or both of his arms or hands. Available ONLY at Fish and Game Offices
  • $ 1.75 $ 1.75 Disabled Persons - Motor Vehicle
    Present a completed Disabled Persons Motor Vehicle Hunting Permit [PDF, 290 KB] form signed by a physician at any IDFG Regional office. Physician certifies the applicant is disabled and has severe mobility impairment per Idaho Code. The words "permanently disabled" on reverse side of Idaho Drivers license is acceptable in lieu of physician certification form. View the Disabled Persons Vehicle Hunting Permit Brochure [PDF, 635 KB] for more information.
  • $ 1.75 $ 1.75 Fishing - State Long-term Care Facility
    Submit application form [PDF, 194 KB] at any IDFG Regional/HQ Office. This permit is only available to State Hospital North, State Hospital South, Idaho State School and Hospital, and State Veterans Homes.
  • $ 13.75 $ 15.00 Fishing - Two-pole
  • $ 12.75 $ 15.00 Hound Hunter
  • $ 1.75 $ 1.75 Migratory Bird
    Federal Migratory Game Bird Harvest Information Program Validation. Dove, duck, goose, coot, sandhill crane and common snipe.
  • $ 18.25 $ 19.50 Muzzleloader
  • $ 4.75 $ 5.75 Sharp-Tailed Grouse
    Changed in 2021. No longer applies to Sage-grouse. Learn more...
  • $ 12.75 $ 15.25 Salmon or Steelhead
  • $ 23.75 $ 28.75 Upland Game Bird Permit (18 & older)
    (formerly Wildlife Management Area Pheasant Permit)

*The prices listed show both the 2018 "Cost" and the "Locked" prices for those enrolled in Price Lock.

• Resident Controlled Hunt Fees

  • Locked*Cost Items
  • $ 6.25 $ 6.25 * Controlled Hunt Application Fee
    Nonrefundable fee to apply for most RESIDENT controlled hunts.
  • $ 16.75 $ 16.75 * Controlled Hunt Application Fee
    Nonrefundable fee to apply for RESIDENT moose, bighorn sheep, and mountain goat controlled hunts.
  • $ 166.75 $ 199.75 Bighorn Sheep
    Entire tag amount plus nonrefundable application fee must be submitted at time of application. (Tag Fee + Regular App. Fee = Trophy Species App. Fee) If unsuccessful, applicant is refunded all but the regular application fee.
  • $ 11.50 $ 13.75 Black Bear
    Adult Applicants submit application fee to enter drawing for tags. Tag fee applies ONLY if drawn.
  • $ 6.75 $ 7.75 Black Bear
    Jr./Sr./DAV Applicants submit application fee to enter drawing for tags. Tag fee applies ONLY if drawn.
  • $ 19.75 $ 24.75 Deer
    Adult Applicants submit application fee to enter drawing for tags. Tag fee applies ONLY if drawn.
  • $ 10.75 $ 12.50 Deer
    Jr./Sr./DAV Applicants submit application fee to enter drawing for tags. Tag fee applies ONLY if drawn.
  • $ 30.75 $ 36.75 Elk
    Adult Applicants submit application fee to enter drawing for tags. Tag fee applies ONLY if drawn.
  • $ 16.50 $ 18.75 Elk
    Jr./Sr./DAV Applicants submit application fee to enter drawing for tags. Tag fee applies ONLY if drawn.
  • $ 166.75 $ 199.75 Moose
    Entire tag amount plus nonrefundable application fee must be submitted at time of application. (Tag Fee + Regular App. Fee = Trophy Species App. Fee) If unsuccessful, applicant is refunded all but the regular application fee.
  • $ 166.75 $ 199.75 Mountain Goat
    Entire tag amount plus nonrefundable application fee must be submitted at time of application. (Tag Fee + Regular App. Fee = Trophy Species App. Fee) If unsuccessful, applicant is refunded all but the regular application fee.
  • $ 31.25 $ 36.50 Pronghorn Antelope
    Applicants submit application fee to enter drawing for tags. Tag fee applies ONLY if drawn.
  • $ 19.75 $ 22.75 Turkey
    Applicants submit application fee to enter drawing for tags. Tag and permit fees apply only if drawn. Permit fee is $7.75.

*The prices listed show both the 2018 "Cost" and the "Locked" prices for those enrolled in Price Lock.

Lifetime License Certificates

Regardless of your age, the purchase of a lifetime license could be the best investment you ever make. Lifetime combination hunting and fishing licenses authorize all privileges associated with a corresponding annual license.

These licenses are valid for the lifetime of the license holder and are available to all residents of the state of Idaho and can only be purchased at IDFG offices.

Adults (2 years to 50 years)
Infant (Newborn to 1 year)
Senior (51 years or more)

• Lifetime Certificate / License Fees

  • The following prices are for Adult lifetime licenses (Ages 2 - 50)
    Cost Adults
  • $1113.00 Lifetime Combination
  • $841.75 Lifetime Fishing
  • $386.75 Lifetime Hunting
  • The following prices are for Adult lifetime licenses (Ages 0 - 1)
    Cost Infants
  • $795.50 Lifetime Combination
  • $601.75 Lifetime Fishing
  • $276.75 Lifetime Hunting
  • The following prices are for Adult lifetime licenses (Ages 51+)
    Cost Seniors
  • $636.75 Lifetime Combination
  • $481.75 Lifetime Fishing
  • $221.75 Lifetime Hunting