Big Game Seasons and Rules Brochure

2025 Big Game

Seasons and rules information for big game hunting in Idaho for 2025.

Includes: Elk, mule deer, white-tailed deer, pronghorn, black bear, mountain lion, and wolf.

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– Pages 1-124 [PDF, 5.92 MB]

Last updated 04-08-2025

Sections Index

Use the links below to jump to a section within the PDF brochure.

Corrections, Updates, and Additions

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Review the correction/update pages for details. This PDF reflects the latest corrections, updates, and additions to the Big Game Seasons and Rules.

Introduction

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Includes — Table of contents, Getting started / What's new, key dates

Deer General Seasons

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Deer General Seasons

Elk Controlled Hunt Seasons

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Note: Resident elk hunters who apply for a controlled elk hunt must wait to buy a capped elk zone tag for five days after sale begins.

Includes — Application worksheet, depredation and permit information
Note: Mail-in controlled hunt applications are no longer accepted.

2026 Nonresident General Tags and Tags Allocated to Outfitters

– Full regulations, 1-24 Page(s) [PDF, 4.87 MB] Download Document

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Idaho 2025 Landowner Appreciation Program Deer, Elk, Pronghorn and Bear

– Full regulations, Pages 1-36 Page(s) [PDF, 8.91 MB] Download Document

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Idaho 2025 Landowner Permission Hunts Deer, Elk, and Pronghorn

– Full regulations, Pages 1-16 Page(s) [PDF, 1.6 MB] Download Document

Other Rules Information

Agency Guidance Documents - A transparency resource center for agency policies, procedures, interpretations, and/or guidance documents.
Idaho Fish & Game strongly encourages wearing hunter orange as a voluntary safety measure. See the Hunter Orange Policy

The Rules Brochures

Online rules brochures are shared here in PDF file format. They are produced to keep the online display as close as possible to the printed version. However, the online version will be updated for significant changes, corrections, or updates to seasons and rules when deemed appropriate.

Printed copies of the seasons and rules brochure can be picked up, without charge, at IDFG Headquarters or Regional 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 seasons and rules large brochures, call: Rotary Offset Press at 1-253-216-1256.