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

Hunters are reminded to stop at check stations

Thursday, October 11, 2018 - 10:58 AM MDT

Hunting seasons are here, and soon hunters will see Fish and Game check stations throughout the state. Remember that all hunters must stop at Fish and Game check stations, regardless of whether they’ve harvested game.

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Respect and courtesy are essential when hunting private land

Friday, October 26, 2018 - 2:36 PM MDT

Hunters should get permission before hunting on private land, and Idaho Fish and Game urges them to act responsibly so access to private lands can be preserved.

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Tips for a safe hunting season

Friday, October 5, 2018 - 4:06 PM MDT

Some people have the mistaken impression that because firearms are involved, hunting is a dangerous activity. There is the potential for a firearm accident, but statistics show a hunter is more likely to be seriously injured while driving to a hunting location than while actively hunting.

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Check your licenses and tags for fading, and here's what to do if they're faded

Tuesday, September 11, 2018 - 2:05 PM MDT

Hunters and anglers who have poorly printed licenses and fading tags can get a replacement tag or license free of charge. Idaho Fish and Game is providing a couple ways for sportsmen and women to get new copies.

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Time for boots on the ground, lots of hunting starts on Aug. 30 and more in September

Wednesday, August 29, 2018 - 3:08 PM MDT

Aug. 30 kicks off many archery seasons for deer and elk, general hunts for bear, mountain lion and wolves, as well as seasons for some upland game birds and animals with more seasons opening in September.

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2018 outlook: Hunters should have fair-to-excellent deer and elk hunting

Monday, August 27, 2018 - 3:24 PM MDT

White-tailed deer and elk herds and harvests have been at or near historic highs in recent years and well above long-term averages.

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Boat Ramp Construction Begins at Roberts Access

Friday, August 24, 2018 - 4:29 PM MDT

Construction of a new boat ramp at Roberts Access on the Snake River south of Weiser is now underway. Owned and managed by Idaho Fish and Game (IDFG), the popular waterfowl and angling site will be closed to public access until ramp construction is complete.

Southwest Region Hunting Fishing

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Videos

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Applications

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.