Big Game Seasons and Rules
Seasons and rules for big game hunting
2017 and 2018 Big Game Seasons and Rules
Including Controlled Hunts for Deer, Elk, Pronghorn and Black Bear
– Full booklet, pages 1-116 [PDF, 8.3MB]
Sections:
- Intro Information — Table of Contents, Getting Started / What's New, Key Dates
– Pages 1-7 [PDF, 1.1 MB] - Deer General Seasons
– Pages 8-18 [PDF, 828 KB]- Deer Controlled Hunt Seasons
– Pages 19-31 [PDF, 930 KB]
- Deer Controlled Hunt Seasons
- Elk General Zone Seasons
– Pages 32-45 [PDF, 2.3 MB]- Elk Controlled Hunt Seasons
– Pages 46-61 [PDF, 527 KB]
- Elk Controlled Hunt Seasons
- Pronghorn Controlled Hunts
– Pages 62-66 [PDF, 526 KB] - Black Bear Seasons
– Pages 67-72 [PDF, 540 KB]- Spring 2017 Seasons
– Pages 65-71 [PDF, 597 KB]
- Spring 2017 Seasons
- Mountain Lion Seasons
– Pages 73-75 [PDF, 338 KB] - Gray Wolf Seasons
– Pages 76-81 [PDF, 796 KB] - Unit Map and Unit Boundary Descriptions — Bighorn Sheep Raffle
– Pages 82-94 [PDF, 1.4 MB] - General Wildlife Laws — Trespass, Weapons, Hound Hunting, Proxy Statement, Trails, ATV's, Right of Way
– Pages 95-105 [PDF, 1.1 MB] - Controlled and Special Hunt Information — Application Worksheet, Depredation and Permit Information, Map Order Form
– Pages 106-111 [PDF, 931 KB] - License, Tag and Permit Fees
– Pages 112-116 [PDF, 557 KB]
Notice: Fees may change. It is your responsibility to be aware of changes since these seasons and rules were printed. Please see the fee schedules in the License, Tag and Permit Fees section for current prices.
Key Dates for Big Game Controlled Hunts
- 1st controlled hunt application period May 1 - June 5.
- Successful 1st draw applicants will be notified by July 10.
- 2nd controlled hunt application period August 5-15.
- Leftover tags from the 2nd drawing go on sale August 25.
After a Successful Hunt
- Big Game Field Dressing
- Backcountry Game Meat Care Guide
- Fill Out A Hunt Report – whether you have a successful hunt or not, please report on your hunt.
Other Rules Information
- Idaho Fish & Game strongly encourages wearing hunter orange as a voluntary safety measure. See the Hunter Orange Policy – [PDF, 16 KB]
- 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
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June 5 is last day to apply for big game controlled hunts
Monday, May 22, 2017 - 8:27 AM MDT
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Female mountain lion harvest season closed in Unit 39 near Idaho City
Friday, February 24, 2017 - 11:52 AM MST
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Idaho’s 2017 & 2018 big game season proposals available online
Monday, February 13, 2017 - 8:44 AM MST
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Fish and Game seeks comments on 2017 and 2018 big game seasons
Monday, February 6, 2017 - 10:30 AM MST
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Here's a sneak peak at the new moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat rules
Monday, January 30, 2017 - 4:05 PM MST
The Idaho Hunt Planner helps you filter and map the seasons and rules. Learn more at the Idaho Hunt Planner.
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.
To advertise in future Idaho Fish and Game rules brochures, call: Rotary Offset Press: 1-253-216-1256.
