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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.
Not sure if you are a resident?
Idaho Residency
Resident Fees
Nonresident Fees
News
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Allow 10 days for delivery when ordering tags online or by phone
Thursday, September 10, 2020 - 11:50 AM MDT
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Fish and Game reports ink on some licenses is fading; here's what to do
Wednesday, September 9, 2020 - 3:55 PM MDT
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Second controlled hunt draw results now online
Thursday, August 20, 2020 - 3:13 PM MDT
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Buy it or lose it: Hunters must buy 2020 big game controlled hunt tags by Aug. 1
Tuesday, July 21, 2020 - 10:08 AM MDT
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Anglers can buy a ready-to-use fishing license with their smartphones
Tuesday, May 12, 2020 - 3:13 PM MDT
Purchase Licenses,
Tags and Permits
- At License Vendors
- At Regional Offices
- With a credit card* -
- Online*
- Or by Phone: 1-800-554-8685
* There is a processing fee for applications made by phone and online.
Disclaimer
IDAPA 13 includes various references to applications for licenses, permits, or tags on Department-approved or Department-prescribed forms. IDFG did not interpret “guidance document” under Executive Order 2020-002 to include these template forms (and related documentation examples), which are available on IDFG’s website.
IDFG also did not interpret “guidance document” to include species-specific wildlife management plans/policy statements. These are available via the “wildlife” and “fishing” menu tabs on IDFG’s website.
Videos
How to buy an Idaho fishing and hunting license huntfishidaho.net