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

Pick up 2019 controlled hunt drawing tags by August 1

Tuesday, June 25, 2019 - 3:17 PM MDT

Results of the elk, deer, pronghorn, fall turkey and black bear controlled hunt draw have been posted through Fish and Game’s licensing system. Hunters who already have an account can check to see if they drew controlled hunt tags at https://idfg.huntfishidaho.net/login.

Controlled Hunt Results Information Licenses, tags, and permits Hunting Big Game Hunting Elk hunting Deer Hunting License, Tag, and Permit Buying Options Controlled Hunt Information Big Game Seasons and Rules Elk (Cervus canadensis) Mule Deer (Odocoileus hemionus) White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) Black Bear (Ursus americanus)
Fourteen Idaho hunters draw Super Hunt tags, second drawing deadline is Aug. 10

Monday, June 17, 2019 - 10:20 AM MDT

The entry period for the second Super Hunt drawing goes through August 10, where tags for two elk, two deer, two pronghorn, one moose, and one Super Hunt Combo will be drawn.

Elk hunting Deer Hunting Pronghorn Hunting Moose Hunting Hunting Big Game Hunting Mule Deer (Odocoileus hemionus) Elk (Cervus canadensis) Moose (Alces americanus) Pronghorn (Antilocapra americana)
Comment period open for negotiated rule proposals for hunting, trapping and big game importation

Friday, June 7, 2019 - 11:37 AM MDT

Idaho Fish and Game is proposing new rules and rule changes to be considered by the Fish and Game commission, and people have until June 26 to comment. Proposals could affect youth turkey hunting, use of WMA permits where pheasants are stocked, certain deer and elk tags, wolf trapping equipment, and importation of wildlife.

Fish and Game Commission Hunting Big Game Seasons and Rules Big Game Hunting
Register now for hunter, bowhunter and trapper education courses

Monday, June 3, 2019 - 9:57 AM MDT

School might be out for summer, but it's a good time to complete your hunter education, bowhunter certification and trapper requirement so you can be ready for fall seasons.

Hunting Hunter Education Programs Big Game Seasons and Rules Trapping and Furbearer Information
See a summary of the white-tailed deer plan and learn how to review and comment

Friday, May 24, 2019 - 2:16 PM MDT

Idaho Fish and Game is asking deer hunters to look at its draft management plans for mule deer and white-tailed deer and provide feedback to the department on the overall concepts of the plans and whether topics are missing that might improve them.

Big Game Seasons and Rules Deer Hunting Hunting Controlled Hunt Information White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus)
Timber companies and F&G agree to leases for public access to private timber lands

Friday, May 17, 2019 - 3:42 PM MDT

A new partnership between Idaho Fish and Game and PotlatchDeltic will provide and preserve public access for hunting, fishing and trapping on 567,002 acres of private land in Benewah, Clearwater, Idaho, Latah and Shoshone counties through a lease agreement.

Access Yes! Hunting Big Game Hunting Fishing
Enter Super Hunt drawings for Idaho's best deer, elk, moose and pronghorn hunts

Thursday, May 9, 2019 - 12:46 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.

Elk hunting Deer Hunting Hunting White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) Elk (Cervus canadensis) Pronghorn (Antilocapra americana)

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