Licenses, Tags and Permits – Nonresident Press Releases and Blogs

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.

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

Tuesday, May 5, 2020 - 4:09 PM MDT

Nonresident Sawtooth Zone elk tags go on sale online only at 10 a.m. MDT May 11

Monday, May 4, 2020 - 3:11 PM MDT

Nonresident 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.

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 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

2020 nonresident deer and elk tags go on sale Dec. 1

Monday, November 25, 2019 - 3:14 PM MST

Idaho Fish and Game conservation officer Meghan Roos checks a fishing license near Castleford March 2010

Don't commit license fraud, buy the right licenses and tags

Tuesday, September 24, 2019 - 10:19 AM MDT

hunter with his whitetail buck October 2012

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 MDT

Deer 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.

F&G Commission looks to manage nonresident hunters and seeks nonresident fee increase

Tuesday, September 3, 2019 - 4:39 PM MDT

2019 Nonresident Elk and Deer Tags Update

Saturday, December 1, 2018 - 8:59 AM MST

2018 nonresident/second whitetail tags now sold out

Monday, October 15, 2018 - 1:34 PM MDT

Fish and Game has sold all its nonresident/second deer and elk tags. Nonresidents who want to ensure they get a general deer or elk tag for next year can start buying 2019 tags on Dec. 1.

Updated Oct. 4: Please buy your deer tags early; nonresident general deer tags sold out, whitetail tags available

Monday, October 1, 2018 - 2:20 PM MDT

Please don’t wait until the last minute to buy your hunting license and deer tags. Fish and Game is anticipating high volumes of sales immediately before the opening day of deer season on Oct. 10. Avoid the long lines and potential wait by buying your tags early.