Licenses, tags, and permits | Idaho Fish and Game

Where, how and what to purchase to hunt, fish and trap.

Hunting

To hunt in Idaho you need a hunting license. Depending on the species you want to hunt, you may need a tag or permit.

Idaho has both controlled and general season hunts. General season tags are available on a first-come, first served basis. Hunters need to apply for controlled hunts, which are issued through a random drawing.

Fishing

To fish in Idaho any person 14 years of age or older must have a valid fishing license.

Anglers younger than 14 do not need a license, but there is a small difference between resident and nonresident youth.

A resident child under 14 has their own separate fishing limit.
A nonresident child under 14 must be with someone who has a valid fishing license and their fish are in included in the license holders fishing limit. However, a nonresident child may purchase their own license and have their own limit.

Special fishing permits are need for some activities for both residents and nonresidents:

Fishing for salmon and steelhead
Fishing with two poles.

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Find the cost of a license, tag, or permit. Fees are separated into resident and nonresident categories.

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News

2017 second controlled hunt drawing list of available big game tags

Wednesday, August 2, 2017 - 2:35 PM MDT

Over 3300 deer, elk, pronghorn and black bear controlled hunt tags will be available for hunters in the second controlled hunt drawing. Hunters can apply for these tags during the second controlled hunt drawing from August 5 through August 15. Results of the drawing will be available around August 23. The available tags are listed below by species.

Controlled Hunt Information Licenses, tags, and permits Big Game Hunting Hunting Elk hunting Deer Hunting Elk (Cervus canadensis) Mule Deer (Odocoileus hemionus) White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) Pronghorn (Antilocapra americana) Black Bear (Ursus americanus)
Hunters still have chances for big game controlled hunt tags

Wednesday, August 2, 2017 - 2:12 PM MDT

Hunters who were unsuccessful in the first drawing for big game controlled hunts in June have more chances with a second controlled hunt drawing and Super Hunts.

Licenses, tags, and permits Controlled Hunt Information Elk (Cervus canadensis) Mule Deer (Odocoileus hemionus) White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) Pronghorn (Antilocapra americana) Black Bear (Ursus americanus)
Don’t forget to buy controlled hunt tags by August 1

Friday, July 28, 2017 - 8:17 AM MDT

Big game hunters who were successful in drawing controlled hunt tags for deer, elk, pronghorn, and black bear have until midnight MDT, Tuesday, August 1 to buy their tags. Applicants can find out if they drew a tag by checking the controlled hunt drawing results on the Idaho Fish and Game web site at http://idfg.idaho.gov/CH.

Controlled Hunt Information Licenses, tags, and permits Big Game Hunting Elk (Cervus canadensis) Mule Deer (Odocoileus hemionus) White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) Pronghorn (Antilocapra americana) Black Bear (Ursus americanus)
Leftover turkey controlled hunt permits available July 17

Thursday, July 13, 2017 - 3:37 PM MDT

Idaho turkey hunters have one last shot at 124 leftover fall turkey controlled hunt permits that will be available first-come, first served starting at 10 am MDT, July 17 at all Fish and Game license vendors, online at https://idfg.idaho.gov, or by calling 800-554-8685. Available permits by hunt number are:

Licenses, tags, and permits Wild Turkey Hunting Southwest Region Upper Snake Region Southeast Region Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo)
Controlled hunt results available, pick up tags by August 1

Monday, July 3, 2017 - 10:13 AM MDT

Big game hunters who were successful in drawing controlled hunt tags for deer, elk, pronghorn, fall turkey and black bear have until midnight Mountain Daylight Time, Tuesday, August 1 to buy their tags.

Licenses, tags, and permits Elk (Cervus canadensis) Mule Deer (Odocoileus hemionus) Pronghorn (Antilocapra americana) Black Bear (Ursus americanus) Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo)
Most ‘capped’ resident elk tags go on sale July 10, Sawtooth tags available July 12

Monday, June 12, 2017 - 11:26 AM MDT

Resident hunters wanting to purchase a general season elk tag in a ‘capped’ zone will want to review this year’s seasons and rules booklet for changes on how tags will be sold in July.

Licenses, tags, and permits Southwest Region Magic Valley Region Salmon Region Upper Snake Region Southeast Region Panhandle Region Clearwater Region Elk hunting Elk (Cervus canadensis)
June 5 is last day to apply for big game controlled hunts

Monday, May 22, 2017 - 8:27 AM MDT

Hunters have until midnight Monday, June 5 to apply for this fall's deer, elk, pronghorn, black bear and turkey controlled hunts. Apply now

Licenses, tags, and permits Controlled Hunt Information Big Game Hunting Regions Big Game Seasons and Rules Elk (Cervus canadensis) Mule Deer (Odocoileus hemionus) Pronghorn (Antilocapra americana) Black Bear (Ursus americanus) Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo)

There is a processing fee for applications made by phone and online.

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