Licenses, tags, and permits Press Releases and Blogs
-
2017 second controlled hunt drawing list of available big game tags
Wednesday, August 2, 2017 - 2:35 PM MDTOver 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.
-
Hunters still have chances for big game controlled hunt tags
Wednesday, August 2, 2017 - 2:12 PM MDTHunters 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.
-
Don’t forget to buy controlled hunt tags by August 1
Friday, July 28, 2017 - 8:17 AM MDT -
Leftover turkey controlled hunt permits available July 17
Thursday, July 13, 2017 - 3:37 PM MDT -
Controlled hunt results available, pick up tags by August 1
Monday, July 3, 2017 - 10:13 AM MDT -
Most ‘capped’ resident elk tags go on sale July 10, Sawtooth tags available July 12
Monday, June 12, 2017 - 11:26 AM MDT -
June 5 is last day to apply for big game controlled hunts
Monday, May 22, 2017 - 8:27 AM MDTHunters have until midnight Monday, June 5 to apply for this fall's deer, elk, pronghorn, black bear and turkey controlled hunts.
-
CAP your tag with a dollar donation
Monday, May 15, 2017 - 10:53 AM MDT -
New Access/Depredation fee in effect May 1
Sunday, April 30, 2017 - 5:17 PM MDT -
Big game controlled hunt application period begins
Sunday, April 30, 2017 - 4:13 PM MDTThe application period for this fall's deer, elk, pronghorn, fall black bear and fall turkey controlled hunts begins May 1 and runs through June 5.
-
Last chance to buy licenses before Access/Depredation fee takes effect May 1
Tuesday, April 25, 2017 - 9:11 AM MDTThe new fee will pay for land access for sportsmen and women, and depredation prevention and payments to farmers and ranchers if big game damages their operations.
-
Moose, sheep and goat controlled hunt application deadline approaching
Monday, April 17, 2017 - 12:56 PM MDTHunters, anglers and trappers are also reminded they will see new prices starting May 1 with an additional $5 Access/Depredation fee for resident adults and $10 for nonresident adults when they buy their first annual license.
-
New Access/Depredation fee takes effect May 1
Monday, April 10, 2017 - 9:13 AM MDTThe new fee will pay for land access for sportsmen and women, and depredation prevention and payments to farmers and ranchers if big game damages their operations.
-
What's a Super Hunt?
Friday, April 7, 2017 - 5:59 PM MDT -
A Lifetime License to Hunt and Fish
Tuesday, March 21, 2017 - 1:12 PM MDT -
Peregrine capture permit application period to open
Monday, March 13, 2017 - 1:55 PM MDT -
New Year requires 2017 Idaho hunting and fishing license
Friday, December 23, 2016 - 11:34 AM MST -
Last minute Christmas gifts for hunters and anglers
Monday, December 19, 2016 - 2:34 PM MST -
Gift licenses make great stocking stuffers
Monday, December 12, 2016 - 1:08 PM MST -
Idaho Fish & Game to propose Price Lock in 2017
Monday, December 5, 2016 - 2:50 PM MSTIdaho’s hunters, anglers and trappers expect professional management of Idaho’s wildlife resources including our fisheries. As a sportsman, you know that scientific management is key to providing quality hunting and fishing for you and for future generations. Idaho Fish and Game is proud to be supported by sportsmen and women. Your license dollars are critical both to daily wildlife management, and in the legacy of wildlife conservation that started in Idaho over 75 years ago.