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

New Disabled American Veteran discounts for muzzleloader and archery permits take effect July 1

Tuesday, June 30, 2020 - 3:21 PM MDT

A new law that takes effect July 1 reduces the archery and muzzleloader permit fees specifically for Disabled American Veterans. Only holders of Disabled American Veteran licenses are eligible for the discounted permits.

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Most capped resident elk tags go on sale July 10, Sawtooth Zone tags on July 13

Monday, June 29, 2020 - 9:08 AM MDT

Resident hunters wanting to purchase a general season elk tag in a capped zone will need to keep two dates in mind in July. On Friday, July 10, all resident capped elk zone tags, except for the Sawtooth Zone, go on sale at 10 a.m. (MDT) at Fish and Game offices, license vendors, with a credit card at Fish and Game's online vendor, or by calling (800) 554-8685.

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Video: Rifle, pistol, shotgun and archery shooting are all available at Farragut Public Shooting Range

Monday, June 22, 2020 - 12:13 PM MDT

Farragut Public Shooting Range is one of three Idaho shooting ranges owned by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. In recent years, Fish and Game has made major improvements at Farragut.

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Please Recreate Responsibly during the Memorial Day Weekend

Friday, May 22, 2020 - 10:17 AM MDT

Despite COVID-19, Memorial Day remains the start of the summer recreation season, and state and federal land managers urge the public to enjoy the outdoors – but to do so responsibly. The Recreate Responsibly Idaho partners would like to remind Idahoans to be safe and respectful of others as they enjoy hiking, biking, fishing and – to an extent – camping this holiday weekend.

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Apply now for Idaho's Super Hunt drawing

Tuesday, May 19, 2020 - 2:36 PM MDT

Super Hunt winners get the best of the best by being able to hunt any open hunt in Idaho for the species they draw, and keep hunting, general or controlled hunts, until they tag an animal. No license is needed to enter a Super Hunt drawing for either residents or nonresidents.

Idaho Super Hunts! Hunting Elk (Cervus canadensis) Mule Deer (Odocoileus hemionus) Pronghorn (Antilocapra americana) Moose (Alces americanus)
Super Hunt lived up to its name in 2019 and hunters can apply now for 2020

Monday, May 11, 2020 - 3:21 PM MDT

It’s time to apply for the first of two drawings for Super Hunt tags, but it's going fast. The deadline to apply is May 31 for the first drawing for Idaho’s best hunts, and Super Hunt tags are available for deer, elk, moose, pronghorn, and one Super Hunt combo, which includes one tag for each of those species.

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Nonresident Sawtooth Zone elk tags go on sale online only at 10 a.m. MDT May 11

Monday, May 4, 2020 - 3:11 PM MDT

Nonresident Sawtooth Zone elk tags go on sale 10 a.m. MDT, May 11. This year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, nonresident Sawtooth tags can only be purchased online at https://idfg.idaho.gov/buy-online.

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