Antelope – Youth Only 1
Check regulations for further details on specific controlled hunts: https://idfg.idaho.gov/sites/default/files/seasons-rules-big-game-2022.pdf?updated=050922
Antelope – Early Either-sex
Check regulations for further details on specific controlled hunts. https://idfg.idaho.gov/sites/default/files/seasons-rules-big-game-2022.pdf?updated=050922
Antelope – Archery Either-sex 1
Check regulations for further details on specific controlled hunts. https://idfg.idaho.gov/sites/default/files/seasons-rules-big-game-2022.pdf?updated=050922
Antelope – Muzzleloader Either-sex 1
Check regulations for further details on specific controlled hunts: https://idfg.idaho.gov/sites/default/files/seasons-rules-big-game-2022.pdf?updated=050922
Antelope – Youth Only 3
Check regulations for further details on specific controlled hunts: https://idfg.idaho.gov/sites/default/files/seasons-rules-big-game-2022.pdf?updated=050922
Antelope – Youth Only 2
Check regulations for further details on specific controlled hunts: https://idfg.idaho.gov/sites/default/files/seasons-rules-big-game-2022.pdf?updated=050922
Antelope – Archery Either-sex 2
Check regulations for further details on specific controlled hunts. https://idfg.idaho.gov/sites/default/files/seasons-rules-big-game-2022.pdf?updated=050922
Antelope – Archery Either-sex 3
Check regulations for further details on specific controlled hunts: https://idfg.idaho.gov/sites/default/files/seasons-rules-big-game-2022.pdf?updated=050922
Antelope – Muzzleloader Either-sex 2
Check regulations for further details on specific controlled hunts: https://idfg.idaho.gov/sites/default/files/seasons-rules-big-game-2022.pdf?updated=050922
Antelope – Youth Only 4
Check regulations for further details on specific controlled hunts: https://idfg.idaho.gov/sites/default/files/seasons-rules-big-game-2022.pdf?updated=050922
Antelope – Muzzleloader Either-sex 3
Check regulations for further details on specific controlled hunts: https://idfg.idaho.gov/sites/default/files/seasons-rules-big-game-2022.pdf?updated=050922
Antelope – Regular Either-sex
Check regulations for further details on specific controlled hunts: https://idfg.idaho.gov/sites/default/files/seasons-rules-big-game-2022.pdf?updated=050922
Antelope – Short Range Either-sex
Check regulations for further details on specific controlled hunts: https://idfg.idaho.gov/sites/default/files/seasons-rules-big-game-2022.pdf?updated=050922
Antelope – Doe/Fawn 1
Check regulations for further details on specific controlled hunts.
Antelope – Youth Only 5
Check regulations for further details on specific controlled hunts: https://idfg.idaho.gov/sites/default/files/seasons-rules-big-game-2022.pdf?updated=050922
Antelope – Doe/Fawn 2
Check regulations for further details on specific controlled hunts.
Bear – Fall Black Bear Unit 1
See regulations for further details on units and regulations.
Bear – Fall Black Bear Unit 8
See regulations for further details on units and regulations.
Bear – Fall Black Bear Unit 2, 3, 5
See regulations for further details on units and regulations.
Bear – Fall Black Bear Unit 11
See regulations for further details on units and regulations.
Bear – Fall Black Bear Unit 6
See regulations for further details on units and regulations.
Bear – Fall Black Bear Unit 7, 9
See regulations for further details on units and regulations.
Bear – Fall Black Bear Unit 4, 4A
See regulations for further details on units and regulations.
Bear – Fall Bear Unit 10, 12
See regulations for further details on units and regulations.
Bear – Spring Bear Unit 10, 12
See regulations for further details on units and regulations.
Bear – Spring Black Bear Unit 2, 3, 5
See regulations for further details on units and regulations.
Bear – Spring Black Bear Unit 11
See regulations for further details on units and regulations.
Bear – Spring Black Bear Unit 4, 4A
See regulations for further details on units and regulations.
Bear – Spring Black Bear Unit 8
See regulations for further details on units and regulations.
Bear – Spring Black Bear Unit 1
See regulations for further details on units and regulations.
Bear – Spring Black Bear Unit 6
See regulations for further details on units and regulations.
Bobcat
See regulations for further details.
Coyote
No closed season. No limit.
Deer – Controlled Hunt Any weapon
Seasons vary between areas and specifics. Please check regulations for further details on specific seasons, units, and legal game: https://idfg.idaho.gov/sites/default/files/seasons-rules-big-game-2022.pdf?updated=050922
Deer – Controlled Hunt Archery only
Seasons vary between areas and specifics. Please check regulations for further details on specific seasons, units, and legal game: https://idfg.idaho.gov/sites/default/files/seasons-rules-big-game-2022.pdf?updated=050922
Deer – Controlled Hunt (Youth only)
Seasons vary between areas and specifics. Please check regulations for further details on specific seasons, units, and legal game: https://idfg.idaho.gov/sites/default/files/seasons-rules-big-game-2022.pdf?updated=050922
Deer – Archery only
Seasons vary between areas and specifics. Please check regulations for further details on specific seasons, units, and legal game: https://idfg.idaho.gov/sites/default/files/seasons-rules-big-game-2022.pdf?updated=050922
Deer – Short range weapons
Seasons vary between areas and specifics. Please check regulations for further details on specific seasons, units, and legal game: https://idfg.idaho.gov/sites/default/files/seasons-rules-big-game-2022.pdf?updated=050922
Deer – General Any weapon
Seasons vary between areas and specifics. Please check regulations for further details on specific seasons, units, and legal game: https://idfg.idaho.gov/sites/default/files/seasons-rules-big-game-2022.pdf?updated=050922
Deer – Controlled Hunt Muzzleloader only
Seasons vary between areas and specifics. Please check regulations for further details on specific seasons, units, and legal game: https://idfg.idaho.gov/sites/default/files/seasons-rules-big-game-2022.pdf?updated=050922
Deer – Muzzleloader only
Seasons vary between areas and specifics. Please check regulations for further details on specific seasons, units, and legal game: https://idfg.idaho.gov/sites/default/files/seasons-rules-big-game-2022.pdf?updated=050922
Dove – Mourning
Daily bag limit of 15. See regulations for further details.
Duck – Area 2
Bag limit of 7 per day. Scaup dates vary. See regulations for details.
Duck – Area 1
Bag limit of 7 per day. Scaup dates vary. See regulations for details.
Elk – Archery A Tag
Seasons vary between areas and specifics. Please check regulations for further details on specific seasons, units, and legal game: https://idfg.idaho.gov/sites/default/files/seasons-rules-big-game-2022.pdf?updated=050922
Elk – Any Weapon A Tag
Seasons vary between areas and specifics. Please check regulations for further details on specific seasons, units, and legal game: https://idfg.idaho.gov/sites/default/files/seasons-rules-big-game-2022.pdf?updated=050922
Elk – Archery B Tag
Seasons vary between areas and specifics. Please check regulations for further details on specific seasons, units, and legal game: https://idfg.idaho.gov/sites/default/files/seasons-rules-big-game-2022.pdf?updated=050922
Elk – Muzzleloader A Tag
Seasons vary between areas and specifics. Please check regulations for further details on specific seasons, units, and legal game: https://idfg.idaho.gov/sites/default/files/seasons-rules-big-game-2022.pdf?updated=050922
Elk – Any Weapon B Tag
Seasons vary between areas and specifics. Please check regulations for further details on specific seasons, units, and legal game: https://idfg.idaho.gov/sites/default/files/seasons-rules-big-game-2022.pdf?updated=050922
Elk – Late Archery A Tag
Seasons vary between areas and specifics. Please check regulations for further details on specific seasons, units, and legal game: https://idfg.idaho.gov/sites/default/files/seasons-rules-big-game-2022.pdf?updated=050922
Elk – Muzzleloader B Tag
Seasons vary between areas and specifics. Please check regulations for further details on specific seasons, units, and legal game: https://idfg.idaho.gov/sites/default/files/seasons-rules-big-game-2022.pdf?updated=050922
Mountain Goat – Either-sex
See regulations for further details on seasons, units, and regulations: https://idfg.idaho.gov/sites/default/files/seasons-rules-moose-bighorn-sheep-mtn-goat-2021-2022.pdf
Goose – Canada Goose Area 3 (September Season)
Bag limit of 5 per day. See regulations for further details.
Goose – Canada Goose Area 3 (Regular Season)
Bag limit of 4 per day. See regulations for further details.
Goose – Light Goose Area 1
Daily bag limit of 20. See regulations for further details.
Goose – Light Goose Area 4 (Early)
Daily bag limit of 20. See regulations for further details.
Goose – Canada Goose Area 2
Daily bag limit of 4. See regulations for further details.
Goose – White-fronted Goose Area 1
Daily bag limit of 10. See regulations for further details.
Goose – White-fronted Goose Area 2
Daily bag limit of 10. See regulations for further details.
Goose – Light Goose Area 2
Daily bag limit of 20. See regulations for further details.
Goose – Canada Goose Area 1
Daily bag limit of 4. See regulations for further details.
Goose – White-fronted Goose Area 3
Daily bag limit of 10. See regulations for further details.
Goose – Light Goose Area 3
Daily bag limit of 20. See regulations for further details.
Goose – Light Goose Area 4 (Late)
Daily bag limit of 20. See regulations for further details.
Grouse – Dusky, Ruffed & Spruce – Area 2
Blue (dusky), ruffed, and spruce grouse. Bag limit 4 per day.
Grouse – Blue, Ruffed, and Spruce – Area 1
Bag limit 4 per day. Boundary, Bonner, and Kootenai counties, portions of Latah and Clearwater counties in management units 6 and 9, and Benewah and Shoshone counties, except for those portions in management units 8, 8A, 10, and 10A.
Grouse – Sage
Unit 1, 2, 3A, 3B, 4A, 4B, 5B, 6E, 6W, 7A, 7B, 8. Daily and season limit: 2.
Grouse – Sharp-tailed
Area 1 only. See regulations for details. Daily bag limit of 2.
Moose – Antlered Controlled
See regulations for further details on seasons, units, and regulations: https://idfg.idaho.gov/sites/default/files/seasons-rules-moose-bighorn-sheep-mtn-goat-2021-2022.pdf
Moose – Antlerless Controlled
See regulations for further details on seasons, units, and regulations: https://idfg.idaho.gov/sites/default/files/seasons-rules-moose-bighorn-sheep-mtn-goat-2021-2022.pdf
Mountain Lion – Winter Season
See regulations for further details on seasons, units, and regulations: https://idfg.idaho.gov/sites/default/files/seasons-rules-big-game-2022.pdf?updated=050922
Pheasant – Area 1
Roosters only. Daily bag limit of 3. Check regulations.
Pheasant – Area 2
Roosters only. Daily bag limit of 3. Check regulations.
Pheasant – Area 3
Roosters only. Daily bag limit of 3. Check regulations.
Quail – Bobwhite and California
Bobwhite and california quail. Daily bag limit of 10.
Rabbit – Cottontail
Daily bag limit 8.
Rabbit – Snowshoe Hare
Daily bag limit 8
Sandhill Crane 1
Season bag limit of 2. See regulations for details: https://idfg.idaho.gov/sites/default/files/seasons-rules-migratory-game-bird-2022-2023.pdf
Sandhill Crane 2
Season bag limit of 2. See regulations for details.
Bighorn Sheep – California Controlled Hunt
See regulations for further details on seasons, units, and regulations: https://idfg.idaho.gov/sites/default/files/seasons-rules-moose-bighorn-sheep-mtn-goat-2021-2022.pdf
Bighorn Sheep – Rocky Mountain Controlled
See regulations for further details on seasons, units, and regulations: https://idfg.idaho.gov/sites/default/files/seasons-rules-moose-bighorn-sheep-mtn-goat-2021-2022.pdf
Bighorn Sheep – Rocky Mountain – Late Controlled
See regulations for further details on seasons, units, and regulations: https://idfg.idaho.gov/sites/default/files/seasons-rules-moose-bighorn-sheep-mtn-goat-2021-2022.pdf
Turkey – Fall General 2
Unit 8, 8A, 10A, 11, 11A, 13, 14, 15, 16, & 18
Turkey – Fall General 3
Unit 10, 12, 16A, 17, 19, & 20
Turkey – Fall Controlled Youth 1
22-1: All of Units 22, 31.
Turkey – Fall General 1
Unit 1, 2 (except Farragut State Park and Farragut WMA),\n3, 4, 4A, 5, 6, 7 & 9
Turkey – Fall General 4
Outside the National Forest System boundary in Units 22, 31, 32 (except that portion in Payette County), & 32A
Turkey – Fall Controlled Hunt 1
21A-1: All of Units 21, 21A, 29, 30, and that portion of Unit 28 downstream from the Hat Creek drainage.
Turkey – Fall Controlled Hunt 3
36B-1: All of Units 36A, 36B, 37, 37A, and that portion of Unit 28 upstream from and including the Hat Creek drainage
Turkey – Fall General 5
Unit 71, 73, 74, 75, 77, 78.
Turkey – Fall Controlled Youth 2
50-1: All of Units 50, 51, 58, 59, 59A, 60, 60A, 61, 62, 62A, 63, 63A, 64, 65, 66, 67, 69.
Turkey – Fall Controlled Hunt 4
38-1: All of Unit 38 and that portion of Unit 32 in Payette County.
Turkey – Fall Controlled Hunt 2
22-2: Outside the National Forest System boundary\nin Units 22, 31, and 32 (except that portion of Payette\nCounty).
Turkey – Spring Controlled Youth 2
36B-1: All of Units 36A, 36B, 37, 37A, and that portion of Unit 28 upstream from and including the Hat Creek drainage.
Turkey – Spring Controlled Youth 3
Unit 50-1: All of Unit 50, 51, 58, 59, 59A, 60, 60A, 61, 62,\n62A, 63, 63A, 64, 65, 66, 67, and 69.
Turkey – Spring Controlled Youth 1
21A-1: All of Units 21, 21A, 29, 30, and that portion of Unit 28 downstream from the Hat Creek drainage.
Turkey – Spring General Youth 2
Unit 32 (that portion in Payette County) & 38
Turkey – Spring Controlled Youth 4
54: All of Unit 54
Turkey – Spring General Youth 1
Unit 1, 2 (except Farragut State Park and Farragut WMA), 3, 4,\n4A, 5, 6, 7, 8, 8A, 9, 10, 10A, 11, 11A, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 16A, 17, 18,\n19, 19A, 20, 22, 23, 24, 31, 32 (except that portion in Payette\nCounty), 32A, 33, 39, 70, 71, 73, 74, 75, 77 & 78
Turkey – Spring Controlled Hunt 9
68A: All of Unit 68A.
Turkey – Spring Controlled Hunt 3
38-1: All of Unit 38 and that portion of Unit 32 in Payette County.
Turkey – Spring Controlled Hunt 1
21A-1: All of Units 21, 21A, 29, 30, and that portion of\nUnit 28 downstream from the Hat Creek drainage
Turkey – Spring Controlled Hunt 7
54: All of Unit 54.
Turkey – Spring Controlled Hunt 5
50-1: All of Unit 50, 51, 58, 59, 59A, 60, 60A, 61, 62, 62A, 63, 63A, 64, 65, 66, 67, and 69.
Turkey – Spring General
Unit 1, 2 (except Farragut State Park and Farragut WMA), 3, 4,\n4A, 5, 6, 7, 8, 8A, 9, 10, 10A, 11, 11A, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 16A, 17, 18,\n19, 19A, 20, 22, 23, 24, 31, 32 (except that portion in Payette\nCounty) 32A, 33, 39, 70, 71, 73, 74, 75, 77 & 78
Turkey – Spring Controlled Hunt 2
36B-1: All of Units 36A, 36B, 37, 37A, and that portion of Unit 28 upstream from and including the Hat Creek drainage.
Turkey – Spring Controlled Hunt 6
50-1: All of Unit 50, 51, 58, 59, 59A, 60, 60A, 61, 62, 62A, 63, 63A, 64, 65, 66, 67, and 69.
Turkey – Spring Controlled Hunt 4
38-1: All of Unit 38 and that portion of Unit 32 in Payette County.
Turkey – Spring Controlled Hunt 8
54: All of Unit 54.
Chukar & Gray Partridge
Statewide. Daily bag limit 8 per day for each chukar and gray partridge.
Wolf
See regulations for further details on seasons, units, and regulations: https://idfg.idaho.gov/sites/default/files/seasons-rules-big-game-2022.pdf?updated=050922
FAQs
What hunting season is it right now in Idaho? ›
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Idaho Small Game Seasons.
| Cottontail Rabbit and Snowshoe Hare | Aug. 30-March 31 |
|---|---|
| California and Bobwhite Quail | Sept. 18-Jan. 31 |
Licenses and tags can be bought online at GoOutdoorsIdaho.com, or by phone at 1-800-554-8685, at a license vendor location, or Fish and Game regional offices during normal business hours. The number of available tags for each deer hunting unit and elk zone is available at https://idfg.idaho.gov/tag/quotas-nonresident.
When can I buy my 2022 Idaho hunting license? ›Monday, August 1, 2022 - 9:29 AM MDT
Tags can be purchased on a first-come, first-served basis at Fish and Game offices during normal business hours, at license vendors, online at GoOutdoorsIdaho.com or by calling (800) 554-8685.
Can you hunt deer with a AR15? What are the rules if you can hunt with one? Answer: AR-15 type weapons are available in least 9 different calibers, all of which are legal for big game hunting in Idaho.
Can you hunt at night in Idaho? ›Landowners can authorize hunting at night with a spotlight on their privately owned property y by issuing written permission. A hunting license is required. When hunting on private property with written permission a permit from Fish and Game is not required.
How many controlled hunts can you apply for in Idaho? ›Two hunters may apply on the same application for turkey, spring and fall bear, moose, bighorn sheep or mountain goat. Up to four hunters may apply on the same application for deer, elk, or pronghorn.
Is Idaho sold out of elk tags? ›According to Idaho Fish and Game, nonresident tags have sold faster than any time in recent history. In 2020, non resident elk tags sold out on June 17.
Can non-residents buy over the counter elk tags in Idaho? ›Beginning in 2020, resident hunters who apply for a controlled hunt must wait five days after tags become available to purchase a capped elk zone tag. Nonresidents – Hunters can purchase over-the-counter tags any time beginning December 1 for the coming year.
Can you buy over the counter elk tags in Idaho? ›Idaho has General Season elk tags that can be bought over the counter (OTC) for both residents and non-residents in all but one of the elk management zones and all but three management units.
Can you hunt with an AK 47? ›The classic AK-47 can be used for hunting, however there are also other, more practical options. An old SKS rifle will suffice, and can be customized to take a scope, synthetic stock and other accessories if desired. These rifles are very inexpensive and readily available.
Is a 223 a good deer rifle? ›
223 - it is a viable deer cartridge when the appropriate bullets are used. It is good enough when shots aren't excessively long and a broadside shot presents itself. It's not a foolproof cartridge, however. If you choose to hunt with it, be prepared to pass on an animal when the angle or distance isn't right.
Can you tag a bear with a deer tag in Idaho? ›A nonresident deer and elk tag, excluding a nonresident junior mentored tag, issued for deer or elk may be used to take a black bear, mountain lion or gray wolf, during any open general season corresponding to the deer or elk tag when the season for the animal taken is also open.
Can you have your hunting license on your phone in Idaho? ›Yes, you may take a picture of your license and store it on your mobile device as proof of having a license. We do not have any plans to build an app for licensing.
What state has the cheapest elk tags? ›Wyoming: Best State for Affordable and Available Elk Hunts
Second, a non-resident bull elk tag is under $600 (with a cow/calf tag at half that price). Third, many hunting units here have a 100% drawing success rate. That puts Wyoming high up on the elk hunting bucket list.
Nonresident fishing license increase from $98.25 to $108. Nonresident deer tag increase from $301.75 to $351.75. Nonresident elk increase from $416.75 to $651.75.
What can you hunt year round in Idaho? ›- Gray Wolves. Wolves can be hunted year-round on private land in Idaho. ...
- Badgers. Badger's can be hunted year-round in all regions of Idaho as long as you have the proper hunting permits.
- Foxes. ...
- Eurasian-collared Doves.
| Unit(s) | Antlered | Antlerless |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Oct 10 - Nov 3 (White-tailed deer only) | Oct 10 - Nov 3 (White-tailed deer only) |
| 16A, 17, 19, 20 | Sep 15 -Nov 18 | Sep 15 -Nov 18 |
| 19A, 23, 25 | Oct 10 - Oct 31 | Oct 10 - Oct 31 (Youth hunt only) |
| 20A, 26, 27 | Sep 15 - Oct 31 | None |
| Spring Black Bear | Jan 15- Feb 15 |
|---|---|
| Deer, Pronghorn, elk & fall black bear | May 1- June 5 |
Idaho's Super Hunt and Super Hunt Combo tags allow hunters to pursue world class big game in any open hunt in Idaho. Every year, 34 hunters win this special opportunity! To win a Super Hunt tag, hunters need to enter the Super Hunt Drawings. There are several ways to enter the drawings.