Print Page Email Page
 Search     
Explore our Regions
Print Logo
Hunting Fishing
More...
Fishing Calendar
Seasons / Rules
Chinook Salmon
Steelhead
Historical Fish Stocking
Fishing Reports
Family Fishing Waters
Learn To Fish
Angler Guide
Hatcheries
Tagging Programs
Applications / Forms
Tournaments
Fishing Planner
More...
 Licenses
More...
Purchase A License, Tag, Permit:
Resident Fees / Info
Nonresident Fees / Info
Applications / Forms
More...
 Wildlife
More...
Wolves
Sage-grouse
Grizzly Bears
Wildlife Management Areas
Wildlife Diversity Program
Lands / Landowners
Wildlife Diseases
Mule Deer Initiative
Wildlife Plans
Accessible Idaho
Highway Wildlife Collisions
Comprehensive Wildlife Strategy
More...
 Education
More...
Hunter Education
Project WILD
Aquatic Education
Wildlife Express Newspaper for Kids
MK Nature Center
Waterlife Discovery Center
Lewiston Wildlife Habitat Area
More...
 Media
More...
News Releases
"Fish and Game News" Newspaper
Wildlife Express Newspaper for Kids
Windows to Wildlife Newsletter
Fish and Game Video
Fish and Game Articles
More...
 Science
More...
Idaho Fish and Wildlife Information System
Research
More...
 Enforcement
More...
Report Wildlife Crimes - Report a Poacher
Become a Conservation Officer
Citizens Against Poaching - History
More...
 About Us
More...
Contact Us
All Events Calendar
Employment
Fish and Game Commission
Offices / Regions
Volunteer
History / Funding / Direction
Vintage Posters, Prints and Stamps For Sale
Website Tips
Ask Fish and Game
More...
 Calendars
More...
All Events
Hunting Events
Fishing Events
Volunteer Opportunities
Nature Center Events
Meetings
More...
Hunting Calendar Seasons and Rules
Controlled Hunt Information
Hunter Education Idaho's Super Hunts
Game Species Information
Elk
 Hunting Access / Maps
Harvest Quotas / Limits
Applications / Forms
Mandatory Hunt Report Trapping/Hunting Report for Furtakers
Weapons
Big Game
Public Shooting Ranges
Hunt Planner

Current Hunting Seasons and Rules

Thursday, February 23, 2012 

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.


  • Big Game
    Includes Season Information for Deer, Elk, Bear, Mountain Lion and Wolf as well as Controlled Hunts for Deer, Elk, Pronghorn and Black Bear.
  • Moose, Goat and Sheep
    Controlled Hunt Seasons and Rules
  • Waterfowl
    Includes Seasons for Common Snipe and American Coot.
  • Upland Game
    Includes Season Information for Turkeys, Rabbits, Hares, Furbearers, Predators, Unprotected Species, Crows, Doves, Sandhill Cranes and Falconry.


Marijuana on Public Lands - What You Should Know


Rules book covers


The Department strongly encourages wearing hunter orange as a voluntary safety measure.
Hunter Orange Policy
[PDF, 16 kb]
Last Updated: October 19, 2011 
Top of page 

IDFG on Facebook IDFG on You Tube IDFG on Twitter Accessible Idaho!

Buy your hunting and fishing licenses here!
Buy Licenses
Hunter education classes
Hunter Ed
Plan your hunting trip!
Hunt Planner
Access Yes Program
Access Yes
Mandatory Hunt Report
Hunt Report
Citizens Against Poaching 1-800-632-5999
Report a Poacher
Plan your fishing trip!
Fishing Planner
Enter the Super Hunt drawing!
Super Hunt
Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation
IFWF