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.

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Turning a kid into a lifelong hunter

58 min 59 sec ago

With all of today’s distractions, getting a child or teen interested in hunting may seem daunting. Sports, friends and computer games all compete for our children’s attention. If there is a youth you would like to get interested in hunting, here are some things to keep in mind.

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Wildlife Management Areas - a great place to hunt

1 hour 4 min ago

With the changing of seasons, many people are thinking of ways to enjoy the beauty of a cool autumn day. How about exploring a Wildlife Management Area where you can hunt, fish, trap and view wildlife? You might just find a new favorite spot.

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F&G provides millions of acres of access for hunting

Monday, September 20, 2021 - 8:44 PM MDT

Fish and Game provides provides millions of acres of public access through its lands and numerous agreements and lease programs with private land owners.

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Ten tips for safe firearm handling while hunting

Monday, September 20, 2021 - 8:36 PM MDT

Statistics from the National Shooting Sports Foundation show that hunting with firearms is actually one of the safest recreational activities in the country. Here are 10 ways to keep things safe.

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Ring-necked pheasants were transplanted into Idaho over 100 years ago and are a prized game bird

Monday, September 13, 2021 - 2:03 PM MDT

To be a successful hunter, you need to know about your quarry’s habitat and behavior. Let’s take a look at the ring-necked pheasant, a staple of fall hunting. If you would like to try pheasant hunting, youth seasons for licensed hunters 17 years or younger run Oct. 2-8. Youth must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older. Adult seasons vary across the state depending on area and whether the hunter is a resident or nonresident.

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Fire activity and closures in the Panhandle Region may affect early hunting opportunity this season

Friday, August 27, 2021 - 2:37 PM MDT

With hunting season just around the corner, hunters should know that public access options are improving due to reduced fire risks, but fire season is not over just yet.

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PotlatchDeltic announces lift of previous closure of Idaho public access, which includes Deer Creek Reservoir

Friday, August 27, 2021 - 1:00 PM MDT

Due to recent rainfall and lower temperatures in the region, fire risk has declined. As a result, the temporary public access ban announced on July 22 will be lifted effective Friday, August 27

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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.