Licenses, tags, and permits Press Releases and Blogs

F&G commission approves changes to nonresident participation in general season deer and elk hunts

Friday, November 20, 2020 - 11:24 AM MST

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission on Nov. 20 approved changes to nonresident participation in general season deer and elk hunts to address concerns from residents about hunter congestion in some areas. Starting 2021, nonresident hunters in most general season elk and deer hunts will be limited to 10 or 15 percent of the total hunters in each elk zone or deer units based on hunter participation estimates averaged over the last five years. The new limits do not apply to capped elk zones. 

F&G license buyers encouraged to update their accounts before buying licenses/tags

Friday, November 13, 2020 - 3:08 PM MST

New F&G licensing system gives buyers more options and features

Sunday, November 1, 2020 - 10:47 AM MST

Idaho Fish and Game has launched a new licensing system with a new contractor, and hunters, anglers and trappers will see new and more customer friendly services and options when buying licenses, tags and permits. 

Don't wait until the last minute to buy your license and tags

Wednesday, October 7, 2020 - 1:58 PM MDT

Don't commit license fraud when buying your licenses and tags

Thursday, October 1, 2020 - 2:13 PM MDT

Allow 10 days for delivery when ordering tags online or by phone

Thursday, September 10, 2020 - 11:50 AM MDT

Fish and Game reports ink on some licenses is fading; here's what to do

Wednesday, September 9, 2020 - 3:55 PM MDT

Second controlled hunt draw results now online

Thursday, August 20, 2020 - 3:13 PM MDT

Results of the second controlled hunt drawing have been posted.
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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

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

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

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

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

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

F&G offices closed except by appointment

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

F&G offices will only take debit cards and checks starting March 30

Wednesday, March 25, 2020 - 12:21 PM MDT

As part of an effort to reduce the spread of Covid-19 in our community while also continuing license, tag and permit sales, Fish and Game offices will no longer accept cash payments starting March 30. Only debit cards and checks will be accepted at offices. 

License sales at MK Nature Center in Boise are by appointment only

Monday, March 2, 2020 - 3:34 PM MST

The MK Nature Center Visitor’s Center is closed to visitors, but will be open by appointment only for license, permit and tags sales that are not available online, or at vendors. Fish and Game public offices are closed except by appointment at least through April 15 in accordance with the Governor’s statewide, stay-at-home order to aid in reducing the spread of Covid-19 in our community.

Spring controlled turkey hunt application period runs Feb. 1 through March 1

Tuesday, January 28, 2020 - 10:21 AM MST

Hunters who are hoping to participate in a spring controlled turkey hunt have the rest of February to apply. The application period opened on Friday, Feb. 1, and runs through March 1. Results will be made available by March 20.

Renew your hunting/fishing licenses, and here's how to use them now

Thursday, December 26, 2019 - 12:14 PM MST

You may be tempted to put off buying your 2020 licenses, but you'd be missing out on some cool hunting and fishing opportunities that can cure cabin fever and get your year started off the right way.