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

Hunting Passport holders who are 8 or 9 years old can now participate in turkey hunts

Tuesday, March 31, 2020 - 9:08 AM MDT

Youth hunters who 8 or 9 years old and hold a Hunting Passport can purchase turkey tags to participate in over-the-counter turkey hunts during the 2020 and 2021 seasons.

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Spring turkey hunting outlook good to very good for 2020

Monday, March 30, 2020 - 12:23 PM MDT

Based on regional reports from Fish and Game biologists, growing turkey populations and expanded hunting opportunities should make for a good to very good spring turkey season in 2020.

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Draw results available for spring turkey controlled hunts

Friday, March 13, 2020 - 11:52 AM MDT

The spring turkey controlled hunt drawing results are available through Fish and Game’s licensing system. Hunters who already have an account can check to see if they drew controlled hunt permits for spring turkey at https://idfg.huntfishidaho.net/login.

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2020-21 Upland Game, Furbearer and Turkey Seasons and Rules available online

Monday, February 3, 2020 - 11:48 AM MST

See the new 2020-21 Upland Game, Furbearer and Turkey Seasons and Rules. The new rule booklets includes several changes for hunting turkey and trapping. The Idaho Fish and Game Commission approved the changes in mid-January.

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Upland game, turkey and furbearer seasons set for 2020-21 seasons

Tuesday, January 28, 2020 - 10:27 AM MST

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission set the 2020-21 upland game, turkey and furbearer seasons and rules during their meeting on Jan. 23. Printed brochures will be available at license vendors and Fish and Game offices in mid-February, and online by early February.

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Spring controlled turkey hunt application period runs Feb. 1 through March 1

Tuesday, January 28, 2020 - 10:21 AM MST

Hunters who are hoping to participate in a spring controlled turkey hunt have the rest of February to apply. The application period opened on Friday, Feb. 1, and runs through March 1. Results will be made available by March 20.

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See proposed changes for the 2020-21 Upland Game, Turkey and Furbearer seasons and rules

Friday, January 10, 2020 - 1:11 PM MST

Fish and Game Commissioners are scheduled to set the 2020-21 Upland Game, Turkey and Furbearer seasons and rules Jan. 23 during the commission's regular meeting in Boise. Hunters and other interested parties can also address the commission about these proposals, along with any other matters pertaining to Fish and Game, at the public hearing on at 7 p.m. on Jan. 22 at the Main Auditorium at St.

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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.