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

Moose, sheep and goat application period is open – here's how to apply online

Friday, April 3, 2020 - 10:08 AM MDT

Controlled Hunt Results Information Moose, Bighorn Sheep and Mountain Goat Seasons and Rules Moose Hunting Bighorn Sheep Hunting Mountain Goat Hunting Hunting Moose (Alces americanus)
Spring turkey hunting outlook good to very good for 2020

Monday, March 30, 2020 - 12:23 PM MDT

Based on regional reports from Fish and Game biologists, growing turkey populations and expanded hunting opportunities should make for a good to very good spring turkey season in 2020.

Wild Turkey Hunting Hunting Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo)
Application period for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat controlled hunts opens April 1

Monday, March 23, 2020 - 3:11 PM MDT

Hunters can apply online or by telephone by calling (800) 554-8685. To apply for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat hunts, each applicant must possess a 2020 Idaho hunting or combination license.

Hunting Controlled Hunt Information Moose Hunting Bighorn Sheep Hunting Mountain Goat Hunting Moose (Alces americanus) Mountain Goat (Oreamnos americanus) Bighorn Sheep (Ovis canadensis)
Fish and Game releases Pioneer and Smoky-Bennett zones elk harvest and hunter success numbers

Monday, March 16, 2020 - 11:09 AM MDT

Idaho Fish and Game has released 2019 hunter harvest numbers and success rates for big game management units across the state. Read more at Harvest, hunter numbers down for deer and elk in 2019.

Elk hunting Hunting Magic Valley Region Big Game Hunting Elk (Cervus canadensis)
Harvest, hunter numbers down for deer and elk in 2019

Monday, February 24, 2020 - 4:24 PM MST

Hunters took fewer mule deer, white-tailed deer and elk in 2019 compared to 2018.

Hunting Big Game Hunting Elk hunting Deer Hunting Elk (Cervus canadensis) Mule Deer (Odocoileus hemionus) White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus)
Hunters can pursue white-fronted, light geese in parts of southern Idaho

Tuesday, February 11, 2020 - 11:35 AM MST

For hunters looking to continue waterfowl hunting, seasons for white-fronted and light geese are available in portions of southern Idaho during February and March.

Migratory Bird Hunting Migratory Game Bird Seasons and Rules Hunting Southwest Region Southeast Region Upper Snake Region Snow Goose (Chen caerulescens) Ross' Goose (Chen rossii) Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons)
Auction tag brings $165,000 for bighorn conservation and managment

Monday, February 3, 2020 - 11:57 AM MST

The Idaho Special Bighorn Sheep Auction Tag for 2020 brought $165,000 at the recent Wild Sheep Foundation Convention and Sporting Expo, better known as “The Sheep Show,” which took place in Reno in January.

Bighorn Sheep Hunting Wildlife Conservation and Management Hunting

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Access Yes!

Access Yes! is a program designed to improve sportsmen's access to private land or through private land to public land by compensating willing landowners who provide access.