Vicky Osborn for IDFG
Licenses, tags, and permits
Where, how and what to purchase to hunt, fish and trap.
Hunting
To hunt in Idaho you need a hunting license. Depending on the species you want to hunt, you may need a tag or permit.
Idaho has both controlled and general season hunts. General season tags are available on a first-come, first served basis. Hunters need to apply for controlled hunts, which are issued through a random drawing.
Fishing
To fish in Idaho any person 14 years of age or older must have a valid fishing license.
Anglers younger than 14 do not need a license, but there is a small difference between resident and nonresident youth.
- A resident child under 14 has their own separate fishing limit.
- A nonresident child under 14 must be with someone who has a valid fishing license and their fish are in included in the license holders fishing limit. However, a nonresident child may purchase their own license and have their own limit.
Special fishing permits are needed for some activities for both residents and nonresidents:
- Fishing for salmon and steelhead
- Fishing with two poles.
Prices
Find the cost of a license, tag, or permit. Fees are separated into resident and nonresident categories.
Not sure if you are a resident?
Idaho Residency
Resident Fees
Nonresident Fees
Purchase Licenses,
Tags and Permits
- At License Vendors
- At Regional Offices
- With a credit card* -
- Online*
- Or by Phone: 1-800-554-8685
* There is a processing fee for applications made by phone and online.
Reminders for nonresidents
On December 1, 2020, prices for all nonresident licenses, tags, and permits. Nonresidents should also be aware of the sale date change for Sawtooth Zone tags, limits on DAV reduced price deer and elk tags, and more.