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

Public comments sought on proposed sage grouse, red squirrel hunting seasons

Monday, July 16, 2018 - 3:45 PM MDT

Idaho Fish and Game commission has two proposed hunting seasons out for public review and comment. People can comment by going to Survey and Comment page. Deadline to comment is Aug. 6. Sage grouse Idaho Fish and Game is scoping two options for the 2018 sage-grouse season:

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2018 Red Squirrel Season Scoping Proposal

Friday, July 13, 2018 - 10:11 AM MDT

Opportunity for public comment: July 13 - August 6, 2018. The Commission reclassified red squirrels to an Upland Game animal at their August 2017 meeting. This reclassification was formalized by the Legislature during the 2018 legislative session.

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2018 Sage-Grouse Season Scoping Proposal

Thursday, July 12, 2018 - 3:56 PM MDT

Opportunity for public comment: July 13 - August 6, 2018.

Upland Bird Hunting Hunting Idaho Seasons and Rules Upland Game, Furbearer and Turkey Seasons and Rules
2018 deer, elk, pronghorn, black bear, and turkey controlled hunt drawing results available

Friday, July 6, 2018 - 10:09 AM MDT

Hunters can check to see if they drew controlled hunt tags for deer, elk, pronghorn, black bear, and turkey. Results are posted through Fish and Game's licensing system at https://idfg.idaho.gov/buy-online for those who already have an account.

Licenses, tags, and permits Controlled Hunt Results Information Big Game Seasons and Rules Hunting Panhandle Region Clearwater Region Southwest Region Magic Valley Region Southeast Region Upper Snake Region Salmon Region Elk hunting Deer Hunting Controlled Hunt Results Information White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) Mule Deer (Odocoileus hemionus) Elk (Cervus canadensis) Black Bear (Ursus americanus) Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo)
New laws taking effect July 1 pertain to trespassing, animal salvage, and trapper education

Monday, June 25, 2018 - 1:37 PM MDT

Many new Idaho laws that passed in the last legislative session take effect July 1, including laws that affect outdoor recreationists, including hunters, anglers and trappers. New trespass law Idaho’s trespass law changes July 1 and people are now required to have written permission or other lawful permissions to enter private property. The law also specifies:

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Super Hunt winners drawn for first round, second drawing now open, apply here

Wednesday, June 20, 2018 - 3:59 PM MDT

Applications are now being taken for second drawing, and deadline is Aug. 10.

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Sawtooth Elk Zone Season Proposals for 2019

Thursday, June 14, 2018 - 11:18 AM MDT

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission is considering 2 options for the 2019 hunting season in the Sawtooth Elk Zone. We would like your input on your preference for a 2019 season. This comment opportunity closes July 2, 2018.

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UPLAND GAME / FURBEARERS

Idaho Fish and Game

Idaho Trespass Law

Idaho's trespass law changes July 1, 2018

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Videos

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Forest Grouse Primer

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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.