Hunting Press Releases and Blogs

Greg Puffe with his bull elk from the super hunt February 2016

Pick up 2019 controlled hunt drawing tags by August 1

Tuesday, June 25, 2019 - 3:17 PM MDT

Fourteen Idaho hunters draw Super Hunt tags, second drawing deadline is Aug. 10

Monday, June 17, 2019 - 10:20 AM MDT

The entry period for the second Super Hunt drawing goes through August 10, where tags for two elk, two deer, two pronghorn, one moose, and one Super Hunt Combo will be drawn.

Comment period open for negotiated rule proposals for hunting, trapping and big game importation

Friday, June 7, 2019 - 11:37 AM MDT

Register now for hunter, bowhunter and trapper education courses

Monday, June 3, 2019 - 9:57 AM MDT

See a summary of the white-tailed deer plan and learn how to review and comment

Friday, May 24, 2019 - 2:16 PM MDT

Idaho Fish and Game is asking deer hunters to look at its draft management plans for mule deer and white-tailed deer and provide feedback to the department on the overall concepts of the plans and whether topics are missing that might improve them.

Timber companies and F&G agree to leases for public access to private timber lands

Friday, May 17, 2019 - 3:42 PM MDT

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Enter Super Hunt drawings for Idaho's best deer, elk, moose and pronghorn hunts

Thursday, May 9, 2019 - 12:46 PM MDT

April 30 is the deadline to apply for moose, mountain goat and bighorn sheep controlled hunts

Monday, April 1, 2019 - 9:38 AM MDT

The application period for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat controlled hunts began on April 1 and runs through April 30. Hunters can apply online or at any Fish and Game office, license vendor, or by telephone by calling (800) 554-8685. Hunters are reminded that Fish and Game no longer accepts mail-in applications.

Young turkey hunter with prize tom turkey / Photo by Kelton Hatch

Turkey Hunting Tips and Tricks

Tuesday, March 19, 2019 - 10:39 AM MDT

Snow geese flock, Southwest region, waterfowl, snow goose

Hunting spring snows in southern Idaho

Monday, February 25, 2019 - 3:44 PM MST

Snow geese’s unique migration allows a different hunting opportunity in Idaho. The spring “light goose” season, which includes blue, snow and Ross’ geese, is a relatively new opportunity for hunters.

2018 deer, elk harvests similar to 2017; above 10-year averages except mule deer

Friday, February 15, 2019 - 11:20 AM MST

Hunters took more mule deer and fewer white-tailed deer in 2018 compared to 2017, while the elk harvest was similar between the two years -- dropping by less than 2 percent from 2017 to 2018.

The 2018 elk harvest was about 15.4 percent above the 10-year average, and the overall deer harvest was less than 1 percent below the 10-year average.

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Duck Hunting on the Snake River [video]

Wednesday, January 16, 2019 - 2:07 PM MST

Controlled hunt application periods for spring black bear opens Jan. 15, spring turkey Feb. 1

Thursday, January 10, 2019 - 7:54 PM MST

Respect and courtesy are essential when hunting private land

Friday, October 26, 2018 - 2:36 PM MDT

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Hunters are reminded to stop at check stations

Thursday, October 11, 2018 - 10:58 AM MDT

Hunting seasons are here, and soon hunters will see Fish and Game check stations throughout the state. Remember that all hunters must stop at Fish and Game check stations, regardless of whether they’ve harvested game.

Tips for a safe hunting season

Friday, October 5, 2018 - 4:06 PM MDT

Some people have the mistaken impression that because firearms are involved, hunting is a dangerous activity. There is the potential for a firearm accident, but statistics show a hunter is more likely to be seriously injured while driving to a hunting location than while actively hunting.