Licenses, Tags and Permits – Nonresident Press Releases and Blogs
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Look no further for the perfect gift for that special hunter or angler on your list- an IDFG gift certificate!
Wednesday, November 25, 2020 - 1:37 PM MSTGift certificates can be purchased in any dollar amount to cover the cost of any license/tag and can be purchased at a IDFG regional office any time during the year. Remember, nonresidents will pay higher fees in 2021, which will also take effect Dec. 1. A nonresident adult hunting license will be $185, a deer tag will cost $351.75 and an elk tag will cost $651.75.
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General-season nonresident deer and elk tags go on sale Dec. 1, including Sawtooth Capped Elk Zone tags
Tuesday, November 24, 2020 - 10:07 AM MSTNonresident hunters should be aware of numerous changes to nonresident deer and elk tags for 2021 before tags go on sale at 10 a.m. Mountain Standard Time on Dec. 1, and many tags could sell out quickly.
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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 MSTIdaho 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.
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Nonresident fee increase takes effect Dec. 1 and 2021 nonresident deer/elk tags will be available then
Wednesday, October 21, 2020 - 2:54 PM MDT -
F&G Commission approves limiting sales of nonresident disabled American veteran reduced-price deer and elk tags
Thursday, October 8, 2020 - 9:03 AM MDTThe new limit is 500 nonresident DAV deer tags and 300 nonresident DAV elk tags for over-the-counter deer and elk hunts, which was previously approved by the Commission as a temporary rule and takes effect Dec. 1, 2020.
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Don't commit license fraud when buying your licenses and tags
Thursday, October 1, 2020 - 2:13 PM MDT -
New Disabled American Veteran discounts for muzzleloader and archery permits take effect July 1
Tuesday, June 30, 2020 - 3:21 PM MDT -
Nonresident regular deer tags sold out on June 26
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F&G offices reopened for license services on Monday, May 18
Monday, May 18, 2020 - 12:30 PM MDTIdaho 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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F&G will resume sales of nonresident licenses, tags and permits at 10 a.m. on May 16
Thursday, May 14, 2020 - 2:42 PM MDT -
Yes, nonresident hunters can apply for big game controlled hunts
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Nonresident Sawtooth Zone elk tags go on sale online only at 10 a.m. MDT May 11
Monday, May 4, 2020 - 3:11 PM MDTNonresident Sawtooth Zone elk tags go on sale 10 a.m. MDT, May 11. This year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, nonresident Sawtooth tags can only be purchased online at https://idfg.idaho.gov/buy-online.
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How to exchange an elk tag online
Tuesday, April 21, 2020 - 11:44 AM MDT -
New F&G process for hunters to exchange or buy returned elk tags starts April 23
Thursday, April 16, 2020 - 11:49 AM MDTEvery 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 -
2020 nonresident deer and elk tags go on sale Dec. 1
Monday, November 25, 2019 - 3:14 PM MST -
Don't commit license fraud, buy the right licenses and tags
Tuesday, September 24, 2019 - 10:19 AM MDT -
Update Sept. 13: All nonresident elk and deer tags sold out
Friday, September 13, 2019 - 9:21 PM MDT -
Hunters: Buy deer tags early to avoid the last minute rush
Tuesday, September 10, 2019 - 5:16 PM MDTDeer hunters have a lot to look forward to this season, but standing in a long line waiting to buy a tag should not be one of them. Fish and Game is anticipating high volumes of sales immediately before the opening day on Oct. 10. By buying tags early, hunters can avoid the last-minute rush.