Deer Hunting
Idaho’s over-the-counter tags and controlled hunts give hunters access to some of the best deer hunting in the West. Hunters can pursue both mule deer and white-tailed deer, largely on public land. Mule deer are widespread in the central mountains and southern deserts of Idaho, while white-tailed deer dominate the northern forested areas of Idaho.
Every fall hunters eagerly look forward to the annual deer hunt. This yearly tradition is so important, hunter surveys consistently tell Fish and Game they are willing to forgo larger bucks for the opportunity to hunt every year. Creating a variety of opportunities guides wildlife managers’ decisions. Fortunately they have the resources to provide not only diverse general seasons that allow hunters to harvest a buck each year, but also high-quality trophy controlled hunts for hunters to pursue larger mature bucks.
News
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Proposals for 2021-22 big game season now available for public comment; deadline is Feb. 25
Monday, February 1, 2021 - 2:29 PM MST
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Deer, elk and pronghorn hunters: Submit your mandatory harvest report by Jan. 31
Monday, January 11, 2021 - 2:15 PM MST
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Bringing big game carcasses and heads into Idaho creates potential for spreading CWD
Monday, November 30, 2020 - 9:20 AM MST
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Hunters urged to provide lymph nodes to help monitor Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in the Clearwater Region
Tuesday, November 24, 2020 - 2:30 PM MST
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F&G commission approves changes to nonresident participation in general season deer and elk hunts
Friday, November 20, 2020 - 11:24 AM MST
Fish and Game Commission Big Game Hunting Deer Hunting Elk Nonresident Tag Limits White-tailed Deer Nonresident Tag Limits Regular Deer Nonresident Tag Limits Nonresident Deer and Elk Quotas and Limits Licenses, tags, and permits General Season Hunts Hunting Elk hunting Big Game Seasons and Rules Nonresident Fee Increase and Hunting Changes Elk -
The right clothes can make you a more effective hunter
Thursday, October 8, 2020 - 11:04 AM MDT
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Hunt safe: Survival tips for big game hunters
Thursday, October 1, 2020 - 3:00 PM MDT
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Hunt Planner
The Idaho Hunt Planner is an interactive search and mapping engine for hunting regulations.
Chronic Wasting Disease Information
Learn more about the status of Chronic Wasting Disease in Idaho.