Wild Turkey Hunting

Wild Turkey Hunting in Idaho

Wild turkey populations have taken off in Idaho since Idaho Fish and Game first introduced them in the 1960s. Today an estimated 30,000 wild turkeys – Merriam’s, Rio Grande and Eastern – roam the state’s public and private lands. These birds are often concentrated in the relatively low elevation forests and along narrow riparian areas. Add over-the-counter opportunities and multiple tags to these conditions, and you have some of the best turkey hunting in the nation.

News

Controlled hunt application periods for spring black bear opens Jan. 15, spring turkey Feb. 1

Thursday, January 10, 2019 - 7:54 PM MST

Hunters who are looking to apply for controlled bear or turkey hunts during spring can apply in January and February. The application period for spring controlled black bear hunts kicks off on Jan. 15 and runs through Feb. 15. Applications for the spring turkey controlled hunts will be accepted from Feb. 1 through March 1.

Controlled Hunt Information Hunting Upland Bird Hunting Wild Turkey Hunting Upland Game, Furbearer and Turkey Seasons and Rules Big Game Hunting Big Game Seasons and Rules Licenses, tags, and permits Black Bear (Ursus americanus) Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo)
Fall turkey hunters should be aware of new rules regarding what tags are eligible

Thursday, August 30, 2018 - 11:42 AM MDT

Under new rules, there are three types of turkey tags available each calendar year: general tag, extra tag and special unit tag. A hunter may purchase one general tag, two extra tags, and three special unit tags. Here’s how each tag can be used:

Wild Turkey Hunting Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo)

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.