Hunting Press Releases and Blogs

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

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

Most capped resident elk tags go on sale July 10, Sawtooth Zone tags on July 13

Monday, June 29, 2020 - 9:08 AM MDT

Video: Rifle, pistol, shotgun and archery shooting are all available at Farragut Public Shooting Range

Monday, June 22, 2020 - 12:13 PM MDT

Farragut Public Shooting Range is one of three Idaho shooting ranges owned by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. In recent years, Fish and Game has made major improvements at Farragut. 

 

Please Recreate Responsibly during the Memorial Day Weekend

Friday, May 22, 2020 - 10:17 AM MDT

Apply now for Idaho's Super Hunt drawing

Tuesday, May 19, 2020 - 2:36 PM MDT

Super Hunt lived up to its name in 2019 and hunters can apply now for 2020

Monday, May 11, 2020 - 3:21 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.

F&G commission sets migratory game bird seasons for 2020-21

Thursday, April 16, 2020 - 2:51 PM MDT

Spring black bear season opens April 15 in many hunting units

Tuesday, April 14, 2020 - 9:40 AM MDT

Moose, sheep and goat application period is open – here's how to apply online

Friday, April 3, 2020 - 10:08 AM MDT

Spring turkey hunting outlook good to very good for 2020

Monday, March 30, 2020 - 12:23 PM MDT

Application period for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat controlled hunts opens April 1

Monday, March 23, 2020 - 3:11 PM MDT

Hunters can apply online or by telephone by calling (800) 554-8685. To apply for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat hunts, each applicant must possess a 2020 Idaho hunting or combination license.

Fish and Game releases Pioneer and Smoky-Bennett zones elk harvest and hunter success numbers

Monday, March 16, 2020 - 11:09 AM MDT

Harvest, hunter numbers down for deer and elk in 2019

Monday, February 24, 2020 - 4:24 PM MST

Hunters can pursue white-fronted, light geese in parts of southern Idaho

Tuesday, February 11, 2020 - 11:35 AM MST

Auction tag brings $165,000 for bighorn conservation and managment

Monday, February 3, 2020 - 11:57 AM MST

Upland game, turkey and furbearer seasons set for 2020-21 seasons

Tuesday, January 28, 2020 - 10:27 AM MST

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission set the 2020-21 upland game, turkey and furbearer seasons and rules during their meeting on Jan. 23. Printed brochures will be available at license vendors and Fish and Game offices in mid-February, and online by early February.

F&G commission increases number of wolf tags hunters and trappers can purchase

Tuesday, January 28, 2020 - 10:19 AM MST

During their meeting in Boise on Jan. 23, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission voted to increase the maximum number of wolf tags an individual can purchase to 15 hunting tags and 15 trapping tags for the 2020-21 season.

F&G proposes changes in wolf hunting/trapping for 2020

Tuesday, January 28, 2020 - 9:48 AM MST

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is proposing seven extensions of the 2020 wolf hunting seasons and two proposed changes to open more areas to wolf trapping and extend trapping seasons. Public can see the proposals and comment at Fish and Game's public comment webpage.  Deadline to comment is Feb. 10. 

 

View Proposals and Comment

Newly constructed Hammett access site now open to hunters and anglers

Thursday, January 23, 2020 - 7:45 AM MST