Big Game Seasons and Rules

Seasons and rules information for big game hunting in Idaho

2019 - 2020 Idaho Big Game Seasons and Rules

The 2019 - 2020 Idaho Big Game Seasons and Rules brochure is available online as a full download, or by section below. Printed brochures are available at offices and vendors.

Download Full Brochure

 – Full brochure, pages 1-124, [PDF, 8.6 MB] – First Edition

 

These seasons and rules take effect July 1, 2019.

 

 

Brochure Sections:

The sections below are split into smaller files focused on the categories listed.

Intro Information

Includes — Table of contents, Getting started / What's new, key dates
 – Pages 2-7 [PDF, 1.2 MB]
Some key dates are also listed below.

Deer General Seasons

 – Pages 8-18 [PDF, 853 KB]

Deer Controlled Hunt Seasons

 – Pages 19-30 [PDF, 706 KB]

Elk General Seasons

 – Pages 32-47 [PDF, 1.2 MB]

Elk Controlled Hunt Seasons

 – Pages 48-63 [PDF, 1.7 MB]

Pronghorn Controlled Hunt Seasons

 – Pages 64-67 [PDF, 400 KB]

Black Bear Seasons

 – Pages 69-74 [PDF, 549 KB]

Mountain Lion Seasons

 – Pages 75-77 [PDF, 365 KB]

Gray Wolf Seasons

 – Pages 78-83 [PDF, 746 KB]

Unit Map and Unit Boundary Descriptions

Includes — Bighorn sheep raffle
 – Pages 84-96 [PDF, 1.3 MB]

General Wildlife Laws

Includes — Trespass, weapons, hound hunting, proxy statement, trails, ATV's, right of way
 – Pages 97-107, 121 & 116 [PDF, 940 KB]

Controlled Hunt Information

Includes — Application worksheet, depredation and permit information
Please note: Mail-in controlled hunt applications are no longer accepted.
 – Pages 108-113 [PDF, 486 KB]

License, Tag, and Permit Fees

Includes — Purchasing options, item pricing, super hunt application, paper map order form
 – Pages 114-122 [PDF, 1.3 KB]

Upcoming Dates to Remember

  • Aug1

    Deadline to buy first drawing controlled hunt tags

    Tags not purchased by August 1 will be forfeited (excluding unlimited tags).

    Unsold nonresident deer and elk tags become available as second tags.

    Deer and elk tags sold out in both 2017 and 2018.

  • Aug5

    Second controlled hunt application period begins

    The big game application period runs August 5 through August 15. Please note mail-in applications are no longer accepted.

  • Aug15

    Second controlled hunt application period closes

    Avoid the last-minute rush and apply early to ensure proper application processing.

    The big game application period runs August 5 through August 15. Please note mail-in applications are no longer accepted.

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  Notice:

Seasons, rules, and fees may change. It is your responsibility to be aware of changes since these seasons and rules were printed.

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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, Offices, 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.

To advertise in future Idaho Fish and Game rules brochures, call: Rotary Offset Press: 1-253-216-1256.