Frequently Asked Questions
We get a lot of questions. We post here answers to questions we're being asked frequently. If you have a question not answered here, please contact us. Urgent questions should be directed to your nearest office. Some answers change over time; please take note of the "answered" date.
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It says in the rules brochure that you will be notified by the end of March, however, you can look it up now on the Fish and Game website. It is the first item under "What's New?" Results in the drawing for spring black bear hunts are also available. The address is: http://www.state.id.us/fishgame.answered 3/9/2000
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The application period is April 1 - April 30. The rules brochure, with application work sheet inside, is available now at Fish and Game offices and license vendors. It is a two-year brochure which covered 1999 and 2000. During the application period you can apply at a license vendor, by mailing in the worksheet (or a photocopy), over the telephone (1-800-824-3729), or on the Internet at: http://www.state.id.us/fishgame/purchase.htmIf you apply over the telephone or on the Internet, you may use Visa, MasterCard or Discover credit cards. There will be an additional fee charged by the contractor processing the order.answered 3/2/2000
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The F&G BBS started in the early 90s when that was the cutting edge of technology. Now, most of the world has gone to the Internet for electronic information. F&G can save a few bucks each month by cutting off the phone line that the BBS used. The website address is: http://www.state.id.us/fishgameanswered 2/24/2000
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Yes, he can actually buy a hunting license at age 11 IF he has completed the required hunter education course. However, he can not use the license to hunt until he turns 12.answered 2/17/2000
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For your own safety. Idaho Code section 36-1509 specifies this. There are exceptions, such as the one on Bear Lake in the Southeast Region, where any sized hole may be cut to go after cisco with a dip net.answered 2/10/2000
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This year you can buy three. The first is the general spring tag which is valid in any general season hunt from April 15 to May 15. The second spring tag is good in general hunts from May 10 to May 25. The third tag is good in fall general turkey seasons. If you have a tag, and then are drawn for a controlled hunt, you need to send your tag to Fish and Game to exchange it for the proper controlled hunt permit and tag. Spring general tags may be exchanged for spring controlled hunts, fall tags for fall controlled hunts. You can apply for controlled hunts in both spring and fall. You can exchange a spring for a fall tag or vice-versa up until April 15. A fee of $3.50 is charged.answered 2/3/2000
Q: Hunting seasons are about done, but I would like to go out and do some plinking. What's required?
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If you're plinking tin cans or targets, you don't even need a license. But if you are walking around hunting ANY animal, you need a valid Idaho hunting license. This includes frequently-hunted unprotected species such as jackrabbits, ground squirrels and coyotes.answered 1/20/2000
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The antlers must air dry for at least 60 days. Then, call Fish and Game at (208) 334-3746 for an entry form which has the rules and minimum measurements on it. Idaho recognizes trophy animals under the Boone and Crockett rules for hunting with firearms, and Pope and Young rules for archery. Your trophy must be measured by an official measurer for one group or the other. When you call for the form, you can learn the name and number of the measurer nearest you. The rules and lists of Idaho records are on the Fish and Game website at www.state.id.us/fishgame/bgrec.htmanswered 1/13/2000
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Yes, the use of archery equipment is legal in the taking of wild turkey, however, archers should note that crossbows are not allowed. No additional permits or validations are required to use archery equipment while wild turkey hunting. Hunters should have a valid current year Idaho hunting license and a spring wild turkey tag.For more information on Idaho's spring turkey seasons and rules, pick up the 2000 Wild Turkey Hunting Seasons booklet, contact the nearest Fish and Game office or visit the Department's Internet website at www.state.id.us/fishgameanswered 1/6/2000