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Idaho Fish and Game

License, Tag, and Permit Costs – Residents

To hunt and fish in Idaho you will need a license, and you may need a tag or permit. Below is a list of licenses, tags and permits and how much they cost for a resident of Idaho.

NOTICE: A Depredation Management/Access fee is applied to all annual hunting, fishing, or trapping licenses.
Indicates "Resident Price-lock" prices.

Resident Licenses

* Sportsman's Package - Combination License + Tags and Permits
$144.60
Details

RESIDENTS ONLY - The Sportsman's Package includes all rights and privileges associated with a Resident Adult Combination License plus tags for deer, elk, bear, mountain lion, wolf, turkey, salmon and steelhead. Archery and muzzleloader are validated on the license. Receipts will be given if tags are unavailable at time of purchase.

* Sportsman's Package - Combination License + Tags and Permits
$124.25
Details

RESIDENTS ONLY - The Sportsman's Package includes all rights and privileges associated with a Resident Adult Combination License plus tags for deer, elk, bear, mountain lion, wolf, turkey, salmon and steelhead. Archery and muzzleloader are validated on the license. Receipts will be given if tags are unavailable at time of purchase.

Combination - Hunting and Fishing - Adult
$38.75
Combination - Hunting and Fishing - Adult
$33.50
Combination - Hunting and Fishing - Adult - 3 Year
$97.00
Combination - Hunting and Fishing - Junior (14-17 yrs)
$19.00
Combination - Hunting and Fishing - Junior (14-17 yrs)
$17.50
Combination - Hunting and Fishing - Junior (14-17 yrs) - 3 Year
$49.00
Combination - Hunting and Fishing - Senior (65+ yrs)
$13.75
Details

Applicant must have been a resident in the State of Idaho for 6 months immediately preceding application for license.

Combination - Hunting and Fishing - Senior (65+ yrs)
$11.75
Details

Applicant must have been a resident in the State of Idaho for 6 months immediately preceding application for license.

Combination - Hunting and Fishing - Senior (65+ yrs) - 3 Year
$33.50
Details

Applicant must have been a resident in the State of Idaho for 6 months immediately preceding application for license.

Combination - Hunting and Fishing - Senior (65+ yrs) - 3 Year
$31.75
Details

Applicant must have been a resident in the State of Idaho for 6 months immediately preceding application for license.

Combination Hunting and Fishing - Disabled American Veterans
$5.75
Details

RESIDENTS ONLY - Letter from Veterans Affairs office showing a percentage of disability, letter or statement from Veterans Affairs office showing individual is nonservice-connected pension or a service-connected benefit with at least 40% disability.

Combination Hunting and Fishing - Disabled American Veterans
$5.00
Details

RESIDENTS ONLY - Letter from Veterans Affairs office showing a percentage of disability, letter or statement from Veterans Affairs office showing individual is nonservice-connected pension or a service-connected benefit with at least 40% disability.

Combination Hunting and Fishing - Disabled American Veterans - 3 Year
$11.50
Details

RESIDENTS ONLY - License buyer must present to IDFG a letter from SSI, SSDI, or Railroad Retirement board showing person is currently disabled and economically disadvantaged or a signed and completed Certification of Permanent Disability [PDF, 244 KB] form. IDAPA Rule [PDF, 36 KB] Disability information is in section 302.

Combination Hunting and Fishing - Disabled American Veterans - 3 Year
$11.50
Details

RESIDENTS ONLY - Letter from Veterans Affairs office showing a percentage of disability, letter or statement from Veterans Affairs office showing individual is nonservice-connected pension or a service-connected benefit with at least 40% disability.

Combination Hunting and Fishing - Disabled Persons
$5.75
Details

RESIDENTS ONLY - License buyer must present to IDFG a letter from SSI, SSDI, or Railroad Retirement board showing person is currently disabled and economically disadvantaged or a signed and completed Certification of Permanent Disability [PDF, 244 KB] form. IDAPA Rule [PDF, 36 KB] Disability information is in section 302.

Combination Hunting and Fishing - Disabled Persons
$5.00
Details

RESIDENTS ONLY - License buyer must present to IDFG a letter from SSI, SSDI, or Railroad Retirement board showing person is currently disabled and economically disadvantaged or a signed and completed Certification of Permanent Disability [PDF, 244 KB] form. IDAPA Rule [PDF, 36 KB] Disability information is in section 302.

Combination Hunting and Fishing - Military Furlough
$20.50
Details

RESIDENTS ONLY - Idaho residents who are in the U.S. military service, and maintain Idaho as their official state of residence as noted on the individuals LES statement may purchase this license when on leave. LES must be presented to purchase this license.

Combination Hunting and Fishing - Military Furlough
$17.50
Details

RESIDENTS ONLY - Idaho residents who are in the U.S. military service, and maintain Idaho as their official state of residence as noted on the individuals LES statement may purchase this license when on leave. LES must be presented to purchase this license.

Fishing - Adult
$30.50
Fishing - Adult
$25.75
Fishing - Adult - 3 Year
$73.75
Fishing - Daily (first day)
$13.50
Details

Each consecutive day at initial time of purchase add $6.00, $5.00 if locked*.

Fishing - Daily (first day)
$11.50
Details

Each consecutive day at initial time of purchase add $6.00, $5.00 if locked*.

Fishing - Disabled American Veterans
$5.75
Details

RESIDENTS ONLY - Letter from Veterans Affairs office showing a percentage of disability, letter or statement from Veterans Affairs office showing individual is nonservice-connected pension or a service-connected benefit with at least 40% disability.

Fishing - Disabled American Veterans
$5.00
Details

RESIDENTS ONLY - Letter from Veterans Affairs office showing a percentage of disability, letter or statement from Veterans Affairs office showing individual is nonservice-connected pension or a service-connected benefit with at least 40% disability.

Fishing - Disabled Persons
$5.75
Details

RESIDENTS ONLY - License buyer must present to IDFG a letter from SSI, SSDI, or Railroad Retirement board showing person is currently disabled and economically disadvantaged or a signed and completed Certification of Permanent Disability [PDF, 244 KB] form. IDAPA Rule [PDF, 36 KB] Disability information is in section 302.

Fishing - Disabled Persons
$5.00
Details

RESIDENTS ONLY - License buyer must present to IDFG a letter from SSI, SSDI, or Railroad Retirement board showing person is currently disabled and economically disadvantaged or a signed and completed Certification of Permanent Disability [PDF, 244 KB] form. IDAPA Rule [PDF, 36 KB] Disability information is in section 302.

Fishing - Junior (14-17 yrs)
$16.00
Fishing - Junior (14-17 yrs)
$13.75
Fishing - Junior (14-17 yrs) - 3 Year
$37.75
Fishing - Military Furlough
$20.50
Details

RESIDENTS ONLY - Idaho residents who are in the U.S. military service, and maintain Idaho as their official state of residence as noted on the individuals LES statement may purchase this license when on leave. LES must be presented to purchase this license.

Fishing - Military Furlough
$17.50
Details

RESIDENTS ONLY - Idaho residents who are in the U.S. military service, and maintain Idaho as their official state of residence as noted on the individuals LES statement may purchase this license when on leave. LES must be presented to purchase this license.

Hunting - Adult
$15.75
Hunting - Adult
$12.75
Hunting - Adult - 3 Year
$34.75
Hunting - Junior (10-17 yrs)
$8.25
Details

9-year olds may purchase this license to enter a controlled hunt, if they will be 10 years-old at the time of the hunting season.

Hunting - Junior (10-17 yrs)
$7.25
Details

9-year olds may purchase this license to enter a controlled hunt, if they will be 10 years-old at the time of the hunting season.

Hunting - Junior (10-17 yrs) - 3 Year
$18.25
Details

9-year olds may purchase this license to enter a controlled hunt, if they will be 10 years-old at the time of the hunting season.

Trapping License - Adult
$29.75
Details

Expires June 30.

Trapping License - Adult
$26.75
Details

Expires June 30.

Trapping License - Junior (Through 17 years)
$8.25
Details

Expires June 30.

Trapping License - Junior (Through 17 years)
$7.25
Details

Expires June 30.


Resident Fees

Access / Depredation Fee for Adult
$5.00
Access / Depredation Fee for Adult - 3 Year
$10.00
Access / Depredation Fee for Jr/DAV
$2.00
Access / Depredation Fee for Jr/DAV - 3 Year
$4.00
Controlled Hunt Application Fee
$6.25
Details

Nonrefundable fee to apply for most RESIDENT controlled hunts.

Controlled Hunt Application Fee for Moose, Sheep, or Mt. Goat
$16.75
Details

Nonrefundable fee to apply for RESIDENT moose, bighorn sheep, and mountain goat controlled hunts.


Resident Tags

Bighorn Sheep
$199.75
Details

Entire tag amount plus nonrefundable application fee must be submitted at time of application. (Tag Fee + Regular App. Fee = Trophy Species App. Fee) If unsuccessful, applicant is refunded all but the regular application fee.

Bighorn Sheep
$166.75
Details

Entire tag amount plus nonrefundable application fee must be submitted at time of application. (Tag Fee + Regular App. Fee = Trophy Species App. Fee) If unsuccessful, applicant is refunded all but the regular application fee.

Black Bear - Adult
$13.75
Black Bear - Adult
$11.50
Black Bear - Adult Second
$13.75
Details

To be used only in designated units, NOT Statewide.

Black Bear - Adult Second
$11.50
Details

To be used only in designated units, NOT Statewide.

Black Bear - Jr/Sr/DAV
$7.75
Details

Valid with senior combination license (age 65 or older), junior combination, junior hunting and disabled combination class V.

Black Bear - Jr/Sr/DAV
$6.75
Details

Valid with senior combination license (age 65 or older), junior combination, junior hunting and disabled combination class V.

Black Bear - Jr/Sr/DAV - Second
$7.75
Details

Second To be used only in designated units, NOT Statewide.

Black Bear - Jr/Sr/DAV - Second
$6.75
Details

Second To be used only in designated units, NOT Statewide.

Deer - Adult
$24.75
Details

Select from Regular or White-tailed deer tags

Deer - Adult
$19.75
Details

Select from Regular or White-tailed deer tags

Deer - Jr/Sr/DAV
$12.50
Details

Valid with senior combination license (age 65 or older), junior combination, junior hunting and disabled combination class V.

Deer - Jr/Sr/DAV
$10.75
Details

Valid with senior combination license (age 65 or older), junior combination, junior hunting and disabled combination class V.

Elk - Adult
$36.75
Elk - Adult
$30.75
Elk - Jr/Sr/DAV
$18.75
Details

Valid with senior combination license (age 65 or older), junior combination, junior hunting and disabled combination class V.

Elk - Jr/Sr/DAV
$16.50
Details

Valid with senior combination license (age 65 or older), junior combination, junior hunting and disabled combination class V.

Moose
$199.75
Details

Entire tag amount plus nonrefundable application fee must be submitted at time of application. (Tag Fee + Regular App. Fee = Trophy Species App. Fee) If unsuccessful, applicant is refunded all but the regular application fee.

Moose
$166.75
Details

Entire tag amount plus nonrefundable application fee must be submitted at time of application. (Tag Fee + Regular App. Fee = Trophy Species App. Fee) If unsuccessful, applicant is refunded all but the regular application fee.

Mountain Goat
$199.75
Details

Entire tag amount plus nonrefundable application fee must be submitted at time of application. (Tag Fee + Regular App. Fee = Trophy Species App. Fee) If unsuccessful, applicant is refunded all but the regular application fee.

Mountain Goat
$166.75
Details

Entire tag amount plus nonrefundable application fee must be submitted at time of application. (Tag Fee + Regular App. Fee = Trophy Species App. Fee) If unsuccessful, applicant is refunded all but the regular application fee.

Mountain Lion - Adult
$13.75
Mountain Lion - Adult
$11.50
Mountain Lion - Adult (Second)
$13.75
Details

Second To be used only in designated units, NOT Statewide.

Mountain Lion - Adult (Second)
$11.50
Details

Second To be used only in designated units, NOT Statewide.

Pronghorn Antelope
$36.50
Details

Applicants submit application fee to enter drawing for tags. Tag fee applies ONLY if drawn.

Pronghorn Antelope
$31.25
Details

Applicants submit application fee to enter drawing for tags. Tag fee applies ONLY if drawn.

Sage-Grouse Tag
$22.75
Sandhill Crane
$22.75
Details

Must have Federal Migratory Game Bird Harvest Information Program Validation on license.

Sandhill Crane
$18.00
Details

Must have Federal Migratory Game Bird Harvest Information Program Validation on license.

Swan
$22.75
Turkey - Adult Extra
$12.25
Turkey - General
$22.75
Turkey - General
$19.75
Turkey - Jr./Sr./DAV
$12.50
Turkey - Jr./Sr./DAV
$10.75
Turkey - Jr./Sr./DAV Extra
$12.50
Turkey - Jr./Sr./DAV Extra
$10.75
Turkey - Special Unit
$5.00
Details

General season tag valid in the fall season for Units 1 ,2, 3 or 5 and designated depredation hunts during the annual-calendar year.

Wolf
$13.50
Wolf
$11.50

Resident Permits

Archery
$19.50
Archery
$18.25
Archery - Disabled American Veteran (DAV)
$3.75
Archery - Disabled Persons
$1.75
Details

Present a completed Disabled Persons Archery Hunting Permit [PDF, 69 KB] form signed by a physician at any IDFG Regional office. Physician certifies that applicant has a permanent disability whereby they do not have use of one (1) or both of his arms or hands. Available ONLY at Fish and Game Offices

Bear Bait
$15.00
Details

Available ONLY at Fish and Game Offices

Bear Bait
$12.75
Details

Available ONLY at Fish and Game Offices

Fishing - State Long-term Care Facility
$1.75
Details

Submit application form [PDF, 194 KB] at any IDFG Regional/HQ Office. This permit is only available to State Hospital North, State Hospital South, Idaho State School and Hospital, and State Veterans Homes.

Fishing - Two-pole
$15.00
Fishing - Two-pole
$13.75
Hound Hunter
$15.00
Hound Hunter
$12.75
Migratory Bird
$1.75
Details

Federal Migratory Game Bird Harvest Information Program Validation. Dove, duck, goose, coot, sandhill crane and common snipe.

Motor Vehicle Permit - Disabled Persons
$1.75
Details

Present a completed Disabled Persons Motor Vehicle Hunting Permit [PDF, 290 KB] form signed by a physician at any IDFG Regional office. Physician certifies the applicant is disabled and has severe mobility impairment per Idaho Code. The words "permanently disabled" on reverse side of Idaho Drivers license is acceptable in lieu of physician certification form. View the Disabled Persons Vehicle Hunting Permit Brochure [PDF, 635 KB] for more information.

Muzzleloader
$19.50
Muzzleloader
$18.25
Muzzleloader - Disabled American Veteran (DAV)
$3.75
Salmon or Steelhead
$15.25
Salmon or Steelhead
$12.75
Sharp-Tailed Grouse
$5.75
Details

Changed in 2021. No longer applies to Sage-grouse. Learn more...

Sharp-Tailed Grouse
$4.75
Details

Changed in 2021. No longer applies to Sage-grouse. Learn more...

Taxidermist/Fur Buyer
$40.00
Details

Expires June 30. Available ONLY at Fish and Game Offices

Taxidermist/Fur Buyer - 5 Year
$176.75
Details

Expires June 30. Available ONLY at Fish and Game Offices

Upland Game Bird Permit (18 & older)
$28.75
Details

(formerly Wildlife Management Area Pheasant Permit)

Upland Game Bird Permit (18 & older)
$23.75
Details

(formerly Wildlife Management Area Pheasant Permit)

License vendor screen / Photo by Vicky Osborn 

Purchase Licenses,      
Tags and Permits

* Credit cards only. There is a processing fee for applications made by phone and online.

Residents, are you price-locked?

*The prices listed below show both the current "Cost" and the "Locked" prices for those enrolled in Price Lock.

Idaho residents who maintained an annual license since 2017, or purchased any 3-year license, will maintain the "locked" 2017 prices due to the "Price Lock" program. 
Learn more about Price Lock...