Licenses, tags, and permits

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.

Prices

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

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News

New Disabled American Veteran discounts for muzzleloader and archery permits take effect July 1

Tuesday, June 30, 2020 - 3:21 PM MDT

A new law that takes effect July 1 reduces the archery and muzzleloader permit fees specifically for Disabled American Veterans. Only holders of Disabled American Veteran licenses are eligible for the discounted permits.

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F&G offices reopened for license services on Monday, May 18

Monday, May 18, 2020 - 12:30 PM MDT

Idaho Fish and Game offices around the state reopened to the public Monday, May 18 for license services, having been closed to the public since March 27 due to COVID-19. Although open, Fish and Game continues to encourage use of online purchase (idfg.idaho.gov/buy-online) and telesales (1-800-554-8685) to meet licensing needs.

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Anglers can buy a ready-to-use fishing license with their smartphones

Tuesday, May 12, 2020 - 3:13 PM MDT

If you have a smartphone and internet access, you can buy and download an fishing license and be ready to fish. If you already have an account on Fish and Game’s licensing system, you can visit https://idfg.huntfishidaho.net and login using your user name and the password associated with your account. If you haven't, you can follow these steps to buy a license.

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F&G offices reopen May 18

Monday, May 4, 2020 - 12:39 PM MDT

Under direction from the Governor Brad Little, F&G offices have reopened in accordance with the Rebound Idaho guidelines.

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New F&G process for hunters to exchange or buy returned elk tags starts April 23

Thursday, April 16, 2020 - 11:49 AM MDT

Every year, a few hunters return and exchange their general season elk tag. Often the returned tags are highly sought-after tags, so Fish and Game has identified a more consistent and transparent way of handling them.

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Some nonresident licenses, permits, and tags sales temporarily suspended by F&G Commission

Saturday, April 4, 2020 - 9:19 AM MDT

Notice of change Updates to this story have been made. You can find updated information at https://idfg.idaho.gov/press/fg-will-resume-sales-nonresident-licenses-t...

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F&G offices closed except by appointment

Thursday, March 26, 2020 - 12:37 PM MDT

Consistent with the Governor’s statewide, stay-at-home order to aid in reducing the spread of Covid-19 in our community, Fish and Game public offices will close starting March 27 through May 15 (unless extended). Some services will remain available by appointment by calling the office Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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