Hunting

Hunting in Idaho runs the spectrum from plentiful upland game to highly coveted trophy species.

Seasons in Idaho are generally structured to provide a wide variety of hunting experiences with a strong emphasis on opportunity.

To hunt in Idaho you will need:

a hunting license
a tag for big game species and turkey
to take a hunter education class if born after January 1, 1975

If you’ve never purchased a hunting license in Idaho, or any other state, and you’re 8 years of age or older, you are eligible for our Hunting Passport program.

News

A bunch of hunting opportunities kick off Aug. 30 and Sep. 1

Wednesday, August 17, 2022 - 3:35 PM MDT

There are two big days circled on just about every Idaho hunter’s calendar: August 30th and September 1st. Both mark long-awaited season openers ranging from grouse to mule deer. Many of the following seasons open statewide and span well into the winter. Whether you’re an upland bird hunter or a bowhunter going after deer and elk, here’s what’s coming up.

Hunting Upland Bird Hunting Wild Turkey Hunting 2022 Big Game Seasons and Rules
Hunter and bowhunter education classes scheduled in the Southeast Region

Monday, July 25, 2022 - 1:06 PM MDT

Whether you take an instructor-led or online class, don’t wait until the last minute to get yourself or your new hunter ready for hunting season this fall!

Southeast Region Hunter Education Programs Hunting
Shooting skills clinic planned in Blackfoot

Friday, July 22, 2022 - 3:10 PM MDT

Idaho Fish and Game, in collaboration with Cedar Hills Gun Club, are hosting a fun and educational skills day on Aug 13 to help hunters and shooting sports enthusiasts gain confidence in their shooting and firearm handling skills.

Southeast Region Hunter Education Programs Hunting
Hunters: Take note of these new hunting boundaries, rules and law changes and plan your hunt accordingly

Wednesday, July 13, 2022 - 3:09 PM MDT

As hunters start to scope out their favorite hunting spots, Fish and Game is urging hunters to check out all of the new hunting unit boundary changes and new changes to rules and laws. Here’s what hunters should know about the changes made to hunting unit modifications and new changes to rules and laws effective July 1.

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Sixteen Idaho hunters draw Super Hunt tags, second drawing deadline is Aug. 10

Monday, June 13, 2022 - 1:48 PM MDT

Just over 150,000 hunters applied for the first Super Hunt drawing. Of those, 54,004 were for eight deer tags, 51,042 were for eight elk tags, 10,063 were for eight pronghorn tags, 22,464 were for one moose tag and 12,913 entries were for one Super Hunt Combo, which includes a tag for each of the four species. Hunters still have a second chance to win a Super Hunt tag this year.

Hunting Idaho Super Hunts! Big Game Hunting
Teach the next generation of hunters by becoming a Hunter Education instructor

Wednesday, June 8, 2022 - 12:24 PM MDT

Idaho Fish and Game’s Hunter Education Program is looking for new volunteer instructors to help ensure that the newest generation of hunters has a thorough understanding of safety, ethics and conservation. Hunter Education courses are offered throughout the state, on weekends and weekday evenings, and are taught by veteran hunters who volunteer their time.

Hunter Education Programs Hunter Education Instructors Hunting
F&G responds to sheep 'pile up' caused by wolves in the Boise Foothills

Thursday, June 2, 2022 - 3:37 PM MDT

Idaho Fish and Game and Wildlife Services investigated and responded to a report of two wolves responsible for a “pile-up” that killed 143 sheep in the Boise Foothills in mid-May. According to reports from the sheep herder, wolves caused the sheep to flee in panic and then crush or suffocate each other in an effort to escape the wolves.

Hunting Trapping and Furbearer Information Gray Wolf

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