Apply Soon for Spring Controlled Hunts

The application period for spring black bear controlled hunts opens January 15 and continues through February 15. This year, the spring turkey controlled hunt application period opens February 1 and runs through March 1. Spring turkey and spring black bear seasons start April 15, with some controlled hunts opening later. Turkey youth hunts open April 8. Hunters may apply for controlled hunts at any hunting and fishing license vendor; Fish and Game office; with a credit card by calling 1-800-55HUNT5; or online at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov. The application fee is $6.25 per person for residents and $14.75 for nonresidents. An additional fee is charged for telephone and Internet applications. Hunters must have a 2014 Idaho hunting license to apply. Spring 2014 bear controlled hunt information is in the 2013 Big Game Seasons and Rules book. Spring turkey controlled hunt information will be available at Fish and Game's website by February 1 and in the 2014-2015 Upland Game, Furbearer and Turkey Rules book available by mid-February. Leftover controlled hunt tags for spring turkey and bear controlled hunts go on sale April 1.