Hunting Press Releases and Blogs

Application period open for moose, mountain goat, 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.

bufflehead pair ducks swimming January 2010

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.