Idaho Seasons and Rules

Seasons and rules booklets and brochures for hunting and fishing in Idaho can be found free of charge at local vendors and Fish and Game offices.

Notice: Seasons and rules may change. It is your responsibility to be aware of any changes made since these rules books were printed. Please see the Recent Changes to Seasons and Rules page for the most current changes. View changes

Big Game

Moose, Bighorn Sheep, & Mountain Goat

Migratory Game Bird

Idaho Upland Game, Turkey, and Furbearer Seasons Cover

Upland Game, Furbearer and Turkey

Fishing

Chinook Salmon Fishing

Coho Salmon Fishing

Other Rules Information

Idaho's Amphibians and Reptiles - Rules for collection, possession and permitting — [pdf, 650 kb]
Marijuana on Public Lands - What you should know when hunting in the field

News

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

Idaho Seasons and Rules Big Game Seasons and Rules Hunting Big Game Hunting Gray Wolf (Canis lupus)
Public comment sought on Upland Game, Turkey and Furbearer seasons

Monday, November 25, 2019 - 3:43 PM MST

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking public comments on proposed changes to the 2020 and 2021 upland game, turkey and furbearer seasons.

Upland Game, Furbearer and Turkey Seasons and Rules Upland Game Hunting Idaho Seasons and Rules Panhandle Region Clearwater Region Southwest Region Magic Valley Region Southeast Region Upper Snake Region Salmon Region
F&G announces restrictions on harvest of unclipped Chinook on the Snake and Salmon rivers

Wednesday, October 2, 2019 - 5:01 PM MDT

Starting Oct. 5, Idaho Fish and Game will end harvest of unclipped adult fall Chinook salmon on the Snake and Salmon rivers to protect naturally spawning populations. Anglers on those rivers can continue to harvest adult Chinook with a clipped adipose fin and clipped or unclipped "Jack" Chinook less than 24-inches long.

Chinook Salmon Fishing Chinook Salmon Seasons and Rules Idaho Seasons and Rules Chinook Salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha)
F&G Commission approves 2019 sage-grouse season

Monday, August 26, 2019 - 3:03 PM MDT

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission on Aug. 22 set the 2019 sage-grouse hunting seasons and rules, which included expanded closures in Owyhee County, a restrictive two-day season in some areas in the central part of the state (see map: Zone 3), and a seven-day season in portions of Owyhee, Twin Falls, Oneida and Cassia counties.

Upland Bird Hunting Upland Game, Furbearer and Turkey Seasons and Rules Hunting Idaho Seasons and Rules Greater Sage-Grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus)

Idaho Code (Title 36)

Administrative Rules for IDFG (IDAPA 13)

Rulemaking Process

The Rules Brochures

Online rules brochures are created in PDF file format. They are produced to keep the online display as close as possible to the printed version.

Printed copies of the rules brochure can be picked up, without charge, at local license vendors or by calling 208-334-3700 to receive a copy by mail.

To view Idaho Fish and Game administrative rules and code, visit the Office of Administrative Rules on the Idaho Department of Administration website.

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