Idaho 2026-28 Hunting Season Dates
Quick answer
Idaho's listed 2026-28 rabbit season runs Apr 1-Aug 29, 2026.
Falconry Snowshoe Hare - Falconry Extended Season opens Apr 1, 2026 and closes Aug 29, 2026.
Hunting and Trapping Badger opens Jul 1, 2026 and closes Jun 30, 2027.
The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to Idaho Fish & Game.
- rabbit
- Apr 1-Aug 29, 2026
- rabbit
- Apr 1-Aug 29, 2026
- furbearer
- Jul 1, 2026-Jun 30, 2027
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We summarize official agency information and link to the source for verification. Regulations can change, and zone details matter. Always confirm final dates, bag limits, permits, and legal requirements with Idaho Fish & Game before hunting.
Proposed 2026-27
federal openings
in Idaho
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing hunting and fishing access changes at 4 stations in Idaho. Public comment closes June 26, 2026.
Turkey
24 listed rowsWild Turkey
Spring General - Youth Only (Male or Bearded)
Apr 8-May 25, 2026
Youth Only hunt. Ages 10-17 (or 8-9 with Hunting Passport). Same dates apply 2026 and 2027.
Zone: GMU 32 (Payette County portion) & 38
Wild Turkey
Spring General - Youth Only (Male or Bearded)
Apr 8-May 25, 2026
Youth Only hunt. Ages 10-17 (or 8-9 with Hunting Passport). Same dates apply 2026 and 2027.
Zone: GMUs 21, 21A, 28, 29, 30, 36A, 36B, 37 & 37A
Wild Turkey
Spring Controlled - Youth Only (Male or Bearded)
Apr 8-May 25, 2026
Youth Hunt. 25 tags. Application period Feb 1 - Mar 1. Leftover tags on sale Mar 25 at 10am MDT. Same dates apply 2026 and 2027.
Zone: Hunt 9002: All of Units 54 and 55
Wild Turkey
Spring Controlled - Youth Only (Male or Bearded)
Apr 8-May 25, 2026
Youth Hunt. 100 tags. Application period Feb 1 - Mar 1. Leftover tags on sale Mar 25 at 10am MDT. Same dates apply 2026 and 2027.
Zone: Hunt 9001: All of Units 50, 51, 58, 59, 59A, 60, 60A, 61, 62, 62A, 63, 63A, 64, 65, 66, 67 and 69
Wild Turkey
Spring Controlled (Male or Bearded)
Apr 15-May 25, 2026
100 tags. Application period Feb 1 - Mar 1. Leftover tags on sale Mar 25 at 10am MDT. Same dates apply 2026 and 2027.
Zone: Hunt 9008: All of Units 60 and 60A
Wild Turkey
Spring Controlled (Male or Bearded)
Apr 15-May 25, 2026
70 tags. Application period Feb 1 - Mar 1. Leftover tags on sale Mar 25 at 10am MDT. Same dates apply 2026 and 2027.
Zone: Hunt 9003: All of Units 21, 21A, 28, 29, 30, 36A, 36B, 37 and 37A - Access is Limited
Wild Turkey
Spring General - Archery Only (Male or Bearded)
Apr 15-30, 2026
Archery only, Archery Permit Required. Same dates apply 2026 and 2027.
Zone: GMU 2 (Farragut State Park and WMA only)
Wild Turkey
Spring Controlled (Male or Bearded)
Apr 15-May 25, 2026
25 tags. Application period Feb 1 - Mar 1. Leftover tags on sale Mar 25 at 10am MDT. Same dates apply 2026 and 2027.
Zone: Hunt 9007: All of Units 54 and 55
Wild Turkey
Spring Controlled (Male or Bearded)
Apr 15-30, 2026
50 tags. Application period Feb 1 - Mar 1. Leftover tags on sale Mar 25 at 10am MDT. Same dates apply 2026 and 2027.
Zone: Hunt 9009: All of Unit 63A
Wild Turkey
Spring Controlled (Male or Bearded)
Apr 15-May 25, 2026
200 tags. Application period Feb 1 - Mar 1. Leftover tags on sale Mar 25 at 10am MDT. Same dates apply 2026 and 2027.
Zone: Hunt 9006: All of Units 50, 51, 58, 59, 59A, 61, 62, 62A, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67 and 69
Wild Turkey
Spring Controlled (Male or Bearded)
Apr 15-30, 2026
100 tags. Application period Feb 1 - Mar 1. Leftover tags on sale Mar 25 at 10am MDT. Same dates apply 2026 and 2027.
Zone: Hunt 9004: All of Unit 38 and that portion of Unit 32 in Payette County - Access is Limited
Wild Turkey
Spring Controlled (Male or Bearded)
May 1-25, 2026
100 tags. Application period Feb 1 - Mar 1. Leftover tags on sale Mar 25 at 10am MDT. Same dates apply 2026 and 2027.
Zone: Hunt 9005: All of Unit 38 and that portion of Unit 32 in Payette County - Access is Limited
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Wild Turkey
Spring Controlled (Male or Bearded)
May 1-25, 2026
50 tags. Application period Feb 1 - Mar 1. Leftover tags on sale Mar 25 at 10am MDT. Same dates apply 2026 and 2027.
Zone: Hunt 9010: All of Unit 63A
Wild Turkey
Fall Controlled (Either Sex)
Aug 30-Dec 31, 2026
30 tags. Application period May 1 - June 5. Leftover tags on sale July 15 at 10am MDT. Same dates apply 2026 and 2027.
Zone: Hunt 9014: All of Units 36A, 36B, 37, 37A and that portion of Unit 28 upstream from and including the Hat Creek drainage - Access is Limited
Wild Turkey
Fall General - Either Sex
Aug 30-Dec 31, 2026
Same dates apply 2026 and 2027.
Zone: GMUs 8, 8A, 10A, 11, 11A, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 21, 21A, and that portion of Unit 28 downstream from Hat Creek drainage, 29, 30, 68A, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77 & 78
Wild Turkey
Fall General - Either Sex
Aug 30-Oct 9, 2026
Same dates apply 2026 and 2027.
Zone: GMUs 10, 12, 16A, 17, 19 & 20
Wild Turkey
Fall General - Either Sex
Aug 30-Oct 9, 2026
Same dates apply 2026 and 2027.
Zone: Outside National Forest System boundary in GMUs 22, 31, 32 (except Payette County portion), 32A, 33 & 39
Wild Turkey
Fall General - Either Sex
Aug 30, 2026-Jan 31, 2027
Hunts overlap calendar years. Turkey tags expire Dec 31 of purchase year. Same dates apply 2026 and 2027.
Zone: GMUs 1, 2 (except Farragut State Park and WMA), 3, 4, 4A, 5, 6, 7 & 9
Wild Turkey
Fall Controlled - Youth Only (Either Sex)
Aug 30-Oct 9, 2026
Youth Hunt. 20 tags. Application period May 1 - June 5. Leftover tags on sale July 15 at 10am MDT. Same dates apply 2026 and 2027.
Zone: Hunt 9011: All of Units 22 and 31
Wild Turkey
Fall Controlled (Either Sex)
Sep 15-Oct 9, 2026
60 tags. Application period May 1 - June 5. Leftover tags on sale July 15 at 10am MDT. Same dates apply 2026 and 2027.
Zone: Hunt 9015: All of Unit 38 and that portion of Unit 32 in Payette County
Wild Turkey
Fall Controlled - Youth Only (Either Sex)
Sep 15-Dec 31, 2026
Youth Hunt. 25 tags. Application period May 1 - June 5. Leftover tags on sale July 15 at 10am MDT. Same dates apply 2026 and 2027.
Zone: Hunt 9012: All of Units 50, 51, 58, 59, 59A, 60, 60A, 61, 62, 62A, 63, 63A, 64, 65, 66, 67 and 69
Wild Turkey
Fall Controlled (Either Sex)
Oct 10-Dec 31, 2026
75 tags. Application period May 1 - June 5. Leftover tags on sale July 15 at 10am MDT. Same dates apply 2026 and 2027.
Zone: Hunt 9013: Outside National Forest System boundary in Units 22, 31 and 32 (except Payette County portion)
Wild Turkey
Fall Controlled (Either Sex)
Oct 10-Dec 31, 2026
50 tags. Application period May 1 - June 5. Leftover tags on sale July 15 at 10am MDT. Same dates apply 2026 and 2027.
Zone: Hunt 9016: Outside National Forest System boundary in Units 54 and 55
Wild Turkey
Fall General - Archery Only (Either Sex)
Nov 1-Dec 1, 2026
Archery only, Archery Permit Required. Same dates apply 2026 and 2027.
Zone: GMU 2 (Farragut State Park and WMA only)
Waterfowl
18 listed rowsAmerican Coot
Regular
Oct 19, 2025-Jan 31, 2026
Possession limit: 3 times daily bag limit. Season dates follow duck Area 1 season.
Zone: Area 1
Canada Goose
Early/Regular
Sep 1, 2025-Jan 1, 2026
Two segments: Sept 1-15, 2025 and Oct 4, 2025 – Jan 1, 2026. Bear Lake County east of Hwy 30 to Montpelier, south of Hwy 89 to Ovid, east of Hwy 89 to state line, and Caribou County north of Hwy 30.
Zone: Area 4
Canada Goose
Regular
Oct 4, 2025-Jan 16, 2026
Bonneville, Butte, Clark, Fremont, Jefferson, Madison, Teton, and Valley counties.
Zone: Area 2
Canada Goose
Regular
Oct 19, 2025-Jan 31, 2026
All parts of state not in Areas 2, 3, and 4.
Zone: Area 1
Canada Goose
Regular
Nov 3, 2025-Feb 15, 2026
Bannock, Bear Lake County west of Hwy 30 to Montpelier/north of Hwy 89 to Ovid/west of Hwy 89 to state line, Benewah, Bingham County except Blackfoot Reservoir drainage, Blaine, Bonner, Boundary, Caribou County south of Hwy 30, Cassia, Franklin, Gooding, Jerome, Kootenai, Lincoln, Minidoka, Oneida, Power, Shoshone, and Twin Falls counties.
Zone: Area 3
Duck (including Mergansers)
Regular
Oct 4, 2025-Jan 16, 2026
Bannock, Bear Lake, Bingham, Bonneville, Butte, Caribou, Clark, Fremont, Jefferson, Madison, portion of Power County east of SH-37 and SH-39, Teton, and Valley counties. Scaup season: October 4, 2025 – December 28, 2025.
Zone: Area 2
Duck (including Mergansers)
Regular
Oct 4, 2025-Jan 16, 2026
Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, Kootenai and Shoshone counties. Scaup season: October 23, 2025 – January 16, 2026.
Zone: Area 3
Duck (including Mergansers)
Regular
Oct 19, 2025-Jan 31, 2026
Includes all parts of state not in Areas 2 and 3. Scaup season: November 7, 2025 – January 31, 2026.
Zone: Area 1
Duck, Goose, Coot
Youth/Veterans/Active Military Weekend
Sep 27-28, 2025
Open to licensed hunters 17 and younger plus veterans and active military. At least one adult 18+ with valid hunting license must accompany youth. HIP permit required; Duck Stamp not required for hunters 15 and younger.
Zone: Statewide
Light Goose (Snow including Blue, Ross's)
Regular
Oct 4, 2025-Jan 16, 2026
Bannock, Bear Lake, Benewah, portions of Bingham County east of west bank of Snake River/west of McTucker boat ramp access road/east of American Falls Reservoir bluff, Bonner, Bonneville County east of I-15, Boundary, Caribou, Clark County east of I-15, Fremont, Jefferson County east of I-15, Kootenai, Madison, portions of Power County below American Falls Reservoir bluff and within Fort Hall Indian Reservation, Shoshone, Teton, and Valley.
Zone: Area 1
Light Goose (Snow including Blue, Ross's)
Regular/Conservation Order
Oct 4, 2025-Mar 10, 2026
Bingham County west of west bank of Snake River/east of McTucker boat ramp access road/west of American Falls Reservoir bluff, Bonneville County west of I-15, Butte County, Clark County west of I-15, Franklin, Jefferson County west of I-15, Oneida, and Power County except below American Falls Reservoir bluff and Fort Hall Indian Reservation. Two segments: Oct 4 – Dec 24, 2025 and Feb 16 – Mar 10, 2026. Electronic calls and unplugged shotguns allowed Feb 16 – Mar 10, 2026.
Zone: Area 4
Light Goose (Snow including Blue, Ross's)
Regular
Oct 19, 2025-Jan 31, 2026
All parts of state not in Areas 1, 3, and 4.
Zone: Area 2
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Light Goose (Snow including Blue, Ross's)
Regular/Conservation Order
Oct 19, 2025-Mar 10, 2026
Ada, Blaine, Boise, Camas, Canyon, Cassia, Elmore, Gem, Gooding, Jerome, Lincoln, Minidoka, Owyhee, Payette, Twin Falls, and Washington. Two segments: Oct 19 – Dec 24, 2025 and Feb 1 – Mar 10, 2026. Electronic calls and unplugged shotguns allowed Feb 16 – Mar 10, 2026. Closures: Fort Boise and Payette River WMAs, Roswell Marsh WHA south of SH-18, Snake River Islands Unit of Deer Flat NWR closed Feb 1 – Mar 10, 2026.
Zone: Area 3
Tundra Swan
Controlled Hunt
Oct 4-Dec 1, 2025
Controlled hunt; 50 tags available. Requires Swan Controlled Hunt Tag, HIP Permit, Federal Duck Stamp, nontoxic shot, shotgun max 3 shells. Shot size max 0.2 inches (size T). Mandatory check within 3 days of kill.
Zone: Area 1 (Hunt 9301) – Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, Kootenai counties only
White-fronted Goose
Regular
Oct 4, 2025-Jan 16, 2026
Bannock, Bear Lake, Benewah, Bingham, Bonner, Bonneville, Boundary, Butte, Caribou, Clark, Fremont, Jefferson, Kootenai, Madison, portion of Power County east of SH-37 and SH-39, Shoshone, Teton, and Valley counties.
Zone: Area 1
White-fronted Goose
Regular
Oct 19, 2025-Jan 31, 2026
All parts of state not included in Areas 1 and 3.
Zone: Area 2
White-fronted Goose
Regular
Nov 3, 2025-Feb 15, 2026
Ada, Boise, Canyon, Cassia, Elmore, Gem, Gooding, Jerome, Lincoln, Minidoka, Owyhee, Payette, Twin Falls, and Washington counties. Closure: Fort Boise and Payette River WMAs, Roswell Marsh WHA south of SH-18, Snake River Islands Unit of Deer Flat NWR closed February 1 – March 10, 2026.
Zone: Area 3
Wilson's Snipe
Regular
Oct 19, 2025-Jan 31, 2026
Possession limit: 3 times daily bag limit. Season dates follow duck Area 1 season.
Zone: Area 1
Dove
Mourning Dove
Extended Falconry
Jan 23-Mar 10, 2026
Falconry season only. Refer to Idaho Upland Game, Turkey & Furbearer Seasons & Rules for more information.
Zone: Statewide
Mourning Dove / White-winged Dove
Regular Firearm
Sep 1-Oct 30, 2025
HIP permit required. Federal Duck Stamp NOT required. Shotgun capable of carrying no more than 3 shells required. Nontoxic shot NOT required. Shot size max 0.2 inches (size T).
Zone: Statewide
Pheasant
Ring-necked Pheasant - Upland Game Bird Permit Program
General - Resident
Oct 15-Dec 31, 2026
Upland Game Bird Permit required for hunters 18+. Multiple permits may be purchased. Youth under 18 do not need permit.
Zone: Statewide - Permit Release Areas
Ring-necked Pheasant - Upland Game Bird Permit Program
General - Nonresident
Oct 20-Dec 31, 2026
Upland Game Bird Permit required for hunters 18+. Multiple permits may be purchased.
Zone: Statewide - Permit Release Areas
Ring-necked Pheasant (All Varieties)
Youth
Oct 8-14, 2026
Open for all licensed hunters 17 years of age or younger. No season on hen pheasants.
Zone: Statewide
Ring-necked Pheasant (All Varieties)
General - Resident
Oct 15-Dec 31, 2026
No season on hen pheasants. Nonresident season opens October 20.
Zone: Statewide
Ring-necked Pheasant (All Varieties)
General - Nonresident
Oct 20-Dec 31, 2026
No season on hen pheasants. Nonresident licenses not valid during first five days of pheasant season.
Zone: Statewide
Ring-necked Pheasant (All Varieties)
Youth
Oct 8-14, 2027
Open for all licensed hunters 17 years of age or younger. No season on hen pheasants.
Zone: Statewide
Ring-necked Pheasant (All Varieties)
General - Resident
Oct 15-Dec 31, 2027
No season on hen pheasants. Nonresident season opens October 20.
Zone: Statewide
Ring-necked Pheasant (All Varieties)
General - Nonresident
Oct 20-Dec 31, 2027
No season on hen pheasants. Nonresident licenses not valid during first five days of pheasant season.
Zone: Statewide
Quail
California and Bobwhite Quail
General
Sep 15, 2026-Jan 31, 2027
2026-2027 season. No season on Gambel's and Mountain Quail.
Zone: Statewide
California and Bobwhite Quail
General
Sep 15, 2027-Jan 31, 2028
2027-2028 season. No season on Gambel's and Mountain Quail.
Zone: Statewide
Grouse
Forest Grouse (Dusky/Blue, Ruffed, Spruce)
General
Aug 30, 2026-Jan 31, 2027
2026-2027 season
Zone: Area 1 - Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, Clearwater, Kootenai, Latah, Lewis, Nez Perce, Shoshone counties, and Adams and Idaho counties except portions in GMUs 19A, 20A, 22, 23, and 26
Forest Grouse (Dusky/Blue, Ruffed, Spruce)
General
Aug 30-Dec 31, 2026
2026 season
Zone: Area 2 - Remainder of the state
Forest Grouse (Dusky/Blue, Ruffed, Spruce)
General
Aug 30, 2027-Jan 31, 2028
2027-2028 season
Zone: Area 1 - Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, Clearwater, Kootenai, Latah, Lewis, Nez Perce, Shoshone counties, and Adams and Idaho counties except portions in GMUs 19A, 20A, 22, 23, and 26
Forest Grouse (Dusky/Blue, Ruffed, Spruce)
General
Aug 30-Dec 31, 2027
2027 season
Zone: Area 2 - Remainder of the state
Rabbit
Cottontail - Falconry Extended Season
Falconry
Apr 1-Aug 29, 2026
Extended falconry season outside regular firearms season.
Zone: Open statewide
Cottontail - Falconry Extended Season
Falconry
Apr 1-Aug 29, 2027
Extended falconry season outside regular firearms season.
Zone: Open statewide
Cottontail Rabbit
General
Aug 30, 2026-Mar 31, 2027
2026-2027 season. Pygmy Rabbit season closed.
Zone: Statewide
Cottontail Rabbit
General
Aug 30, 2027-Mar 31, 2028
2027-2028 season. Pygmy Rabbit season closed.
Zone: Statewide
Snowshoe Hare
General
Aug 30, 2026-Mar 31, 2027
2026-2027 season
Zone: Statewide
Snowshoe Hare
General
Aug 30, 2027-Mar 31, 2028
2027-2028 season
Zone: Statewide
Snowshoe Hare - Falconry Extended Season
Falconry
Apr 1-Aug 29, 2026
Extended falconry season outside regular firearms season.
Zone: Open statewide
Snowshoe Hare - Falconry Extended Season
Falconry
Apr 1-Aug 29, 2027
Extended falconry season outside regular firearms season.
Zone: Open statewide
Squirrel
Red Squirrel
General
Aug 30, 2026-Mar 31, 2027
2026-2027 season
Zone: Statewide
Red Squirrel
General
Aug 30, 2027-Mar 31, 2028
2027-2028 season
Zone: Statewide
Furbearer
59 listed rowsBadger
Hunting and Trapping
Jul 1, 2026-Jun 30, 2027
Year-round. Can also be hunted.
Zone: Panhandle Region - Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, Kootenai, Shoshone counties
Badger
Hunting and Trapping
Jul 1, 2026-Jun 30, 2027
Year-round. Can also be hunted.
Zone: Southwest Region - Ada, Adams, Boise, Canyon, Elmore, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, Valley, Washington counties
Badger
Hunting and Trapping
Jul 1, 2026-Jun 30, 2027
Year-round. Can also be hunted.
Zone: Southeast Region - Bannock, Bear Lake, Bingham, Caribou, Franklin, Oneida, Power counties
Badger
Hunting and Trapping
Jul 1, 2026-Jun 30, 2027
Year-round. Can also be hunted.
Zone: Upper Snake Region - Bonneville, Butte, Clark, Fremont, Jefferson, Madison, Teton counties
Badger
Hunting and Trapping
Jul 1, 2026-Jun 30, 2027
Year-round. Can also be hunted.
Zone: Magic Valley Region - Blaine, Camas, Cassia, Gooding, Jerome, Lincoln, Minidoka, Twin Falls counties
Badger
Hunting and Trapping
Jul 1, 2026-Jun 30, 2027
Year-round. Can also be hunted.
Zone: Salmon Region - Custer and Lemhi counties
Badger
Hunting and Trapping
Jul 1, 2026-Jun 30, 2027
Year-round. Can also be hunted.
Zone: Clearwater Region - Clearwater, Idaho, Latah, Lewis, Nez Perce counties
Beaver
Trapping
Oct 15, 2026-Apr 15, 2027
Various stream and WMA closures apply. See brochure for exceptions.
Zone: Southwest Region - Ada, Adams, Boise, Canyon, Elmore, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, Valley, Washington counties
Beaver
Trapping
Oct 15, 2026-Apr 15, 2027
Various stream closures apply. See brochure for exceptions.
Zone: Clearwater Region - Clearwater, Idaho, Latah, Lewis, Nez Perce counties
Beaver
Trapping
Oct 15, 2026-Apr 15, 2027
Various stream closures apply. Controlled beaver trapping permits available for some drainages. See brochure.
Zone: Southeast Region - Bannock, Bear Lake, Bingham, Caribou, Franklin, Oneida, Power counties
Beaver
Trapping
Oct 15, 2026-Apr 15, 2027
Zone: Salmon Region - Custer and Lemhi counties
Beaver
Trapping
Oct 15, 2026-Apr 15, 2027
Various stream closures apply. See brochure for exceptions.
Zone: Magic Valley Region - Blaine, Camas, Cassia, Gooding, Jerome, Lincoln, Minidoka, Twin Falls counties
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Beaver
Trapping
Oct 15, 2026-Apr 15, 2027
Various stream closures apply. See brochure for exceptions.
Zone: Panhandle Region - Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, Kootenai, Shoshone counties
Beaver
Trapping
Oct 15, 2026-Apr 15, 2027
Various stream closures apply. See brochure for exceptions.
Zone: Upper Snake Region - Bonneville, Butte, Clark, Fremont, Jefferson, Madison, Teton counties
Bobcat
Hunting and Trapping
Dec 14, 2026-Feb 16, 2027
Mandatory check and pelt tag required. Can also be hunted.
Zone: Southwest Region - Ada, Adams, Boise, Canyon, Elmore, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, Valley, Washington counties
Bobcat
Hunting and Trapping
Dec 14, 2026-Feb 16, 2027
Mandatory check and pelt tag required. Can also be hunted.
Zone: Southeast Region - Bannock, Bear Lake, Bingham, Caribou, Franklin, Oneida, Power counties
Bobcat
Hunting and Trapping
Dec 14, 2026-Feb 16, 2027
Mandatory check and pelt tag required. Can also be hunted.
Zone: Magic Valley Region - Blaine, Camas, Cassia, Gooding, Jerome, Lincoln, Minidoka, Twin Falls counties
Bobcat
Hunting and Trapping
Dec 14, 2026-Feb 16, 2027
Mandatory check and pelt tag required. Can also be hunted.
Zone: Clearwater Region - Clearwater, Idaho, Latah, Lewis, Nez Perce counties
Bobcat
Hunting and Trapping
Dec 14, 2026-Feb 16, 2027
Mandatory check and pelt tag required. Can also be hunted.
Zone: Panhandle Region - Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, Kootenai, Shoshone counties
Bobcat
Hunting and Trapping
Dec 14, 2026-Feb 16, 2027
Mandatory check and pelt tag required. Can also be hunted.
Zone: Salmon Region - Custer and Lemhi counties
Bobcat
Hunting and Trapping
Dec 14, 2026-Feb 16, 2027
Mandatory check and pelt tag required. Can also be hunted.
Zone: Upper Snake Region - Bonneville, Butte, Clark, Fremont, Jefferson, Madison, Teton counties
Controlled Beaver Trapping - Permit 201
Controlled Trapping
Oct 22, 2026-Apr 15, 2027
Permit required. Apply by September 15. Same dates apply 2026 and 2027.
Zone: That portion of Mink Cr. drainage in Bannock County, except East Fork Mink Cr. and West Fork Mink Cr.
Controlled Beaver Trapping - Permit 202
Controlled Trapping
Oct 22, 2026-Apr 15, 2027
Permit required. Apply by September 15. Same dates apply 2026 and 2027.
Zone: Pebble Cr. drainage in Caribou County
Controlled Beaver Trapping - Permit 203
Controlled Trapping
Oct 22, 2026-Apr 15, 2027
Permit required. Apply by September 15. Same dates apply 2026 and 2027.
Zone: Toponce Cr. drainage in Caribou County
Fox
Hunting and Trapping
Jul 1, 2026-Jun 30, 2027
Year-round. Can also be hunted.
Zone: Southwest Region - Ada, Adams, Boise, Canyon, Elmore, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, Valley, Washington counties
Fox
Hunting and Trapping
Jul 1, 2026-Jun 30, 2027
Year-round. Can also be hunted.
Zone: Upper Snake Region - Bonneville, Butte, Clark, Fremont, Jefferson, Madison, Teton counties
Fox
Hunting and Trapping
Jul 1, 2026-Jun 30, 2027
Year-round. Can also be hunted.
Zone: Magic Valley Region - Blaine, Camas, Cassia, Gooding, Jerome, Lincoln, Minidoka, Twin Falls counties
Fox
Hunting and Trapping
Jul 1, 2026-Jun 30, 2027
Year-round. Can also be hunted.
Zone: Southeast Region - Bannock, Bear Lake, Bingham, Caribou, Franklin, Oneida, Power counties
Fox
Hunting and Trapping
Jul 1, 2026-Jun 30, 2027
Year-round. Can also be hunted.
Zone: Salmon Region - Custer and Lemhi counties
Fox
Hunting and Trapping
Oct 10, 2026-Mar 31, 2027
Can also be hunted.
Zone: Clearwater Region - Clearwater, Idaho, Latah, Lewis, Nez Perce counties
Fox
Hunting and Trapping
Oct 10, 2026-Mar 31, 2027
Can also be hunted.
Zone: Panhandle Region - Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, Kootenai, Shoshone counties
Marten
Trapping
Nov 1, 2026-Jan 31, 2027
Zone: Clearwater Region - Clearwater, Idaho, Latah, Lewis, Nez Perce counties
Marten
Trapping
Nov 1, 2026-Jan 31, 2027
Zone: Southeast Region - Bannock, Bear Lake, Bingham, Caribou, Franklin, Oneida, Power counties
Marten
Trapping
Nov 1, 2026-Jan 31, 2027
Zone: Southwest Region - Ada, Adams, Boise, Canyon, Elmore, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, Valley, Washington counties
Marten
Trapping
Nov 1, 2026-Jan 31, 2027
Zone: Salmon Region - Custer and Lemhi counties
Marten
Trapping
Nov 1, 2026-Jan 31, 2027
Zone: Panhandle Region - Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, Kootenai, Shoshone counties
Marten
Trapping
Nov 1, 2026-Jan 31, 2027
Zone: Upper Snake Region - Bonneville, Butte, Clark, Fremont, Jefferson, Madison, Teton counties
Marten
Trapping
Nov 1, 2026-Jan 31, 2027
Zone: Magic Valley Region - Blaine, Camas, Cassia, Gooding, Jerome, Lincoln, Minidoka, Twin Falls counties
Mink
Trapping
Oct 15, 2026-Apr 15, 2027
Zone: Salmon Region - Custer and Lemhi counties
Mink
Trapping
Oct 15, 2026-Apr 15, 2027
Zone: Panhandle Region - Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, Kootenai, Shoshone counties
Mink
Trapping
Oct 15, 2026-Apr 15, 2027
Zone: Upper Snake Region - Bonneville, Butte, Clark, Fremont, Jefferson, Madison, Teton counties
Mink
Trapping
Oct 15, 2026-Apr 15, 2027
Exception: Gooding County Hagerman WMA closed except Feb 15-28 open.
Zone: Magic Valley Region - Blaine, Camas, Cassia, Gooding, Jerome, Lincoln, Minidoka, Twin Falls counties
Mink
Trapping
Oct 15, 2026-Apr 15, 2027
Zone: Southeast Region - Bannock, Bear Lake, Bingham, Caribou, Franklin, Oneida, Power counties
Mink
Trapping
Oct 15, 2026-Apr 15, 2027
Zone: Southwest Region - Ada, Adams, Boise, Canyon, Elmore, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, Valley, Washington counties
Mink
Trapping
Oct 15, 2026-Apr 15, 2027
Zone: Clearwater Region - Clearwater, Idaho, Latah, Lewis, Nez Perce counties
Muskrat
Trapping
Oct 15, 2026-Apr 15, 2027
Exception: Gooding County Hagerman WMA closed except Feb 15-28 open.
Zone: Magic Valley Region - Blaine, Camas, Cassia, Gooding, Jerome, Lincoln, Minidoka, Twin Falls counties
Muskrat
Trapping
Oct 15, 2026-Apr 15, 2027
Zone: Upper Snake Region - Bonneville, Butte, Clark, Fremont, Jefferson, Madison, Teton counties
Muskrat
Trapping
Oct 15, 2026-Apr 15, 2027
Zone: Panhandle Region - Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, Kootenai, Shoshone counties
Muskrat
Trapping
Oct 15, 2026-Apr 15, 2027
Zone: Southwest Region - Ada, Adams, Boise, Canyon, Elmore, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, Valley, Washington counties
Muskrat
Trapping
Oct 15, 2026-Apr 15, 2027
Zone: Salmon Region - Custer and Lemhi counties
Muskrat
Trapping
Oct 15, 2026-Apr 15, 2027
Zone: Clearwater Region - Clearwater, Idaho, Latah, Lewis, Nez Perce counties
Muskrat
Trapping
Oct 15, 2026-Apr 15, 2027
Zone: Southeast Region - Bannock, Bear Lake, Bingham, Caribou, Franklin, Oneida, Power counties
River Otter
Trapping
Oct 15, 2026-Mar 31, 2027
Quota: 15. Season closes 72 hours after quota reached. Mandatory check and pelt tag required within 72 hours.
Zone: Southeast Region - Bannock, Bear Lake, Bingham, Caribou, Franklin, Oneida, Power counties
River Otter
Trapping
Oct 15, 2026-Mar 31, 2027
Quota: 15. Season closes 72 hours after quota reached. Mandatory check and pelt tag required within 72 hours.
Zone: Salmon Region - Custer and Lemhi counties
River Otter
Trapping
Oct 15, 2026-Mar 31, 2027
Quota: 30. Season closes 72 hours after quota reached. Mandatory check and pelt tag required within 72 hours.
Zone: Clearwater Region - Clearwater, Idaho, Latah, Lewis, Nez Perce counties
River Otter
Trapping
Oct 15, 2026-Mar 31, 2027
Quota: 30. Season closes 72 hours after quota reached. Mandatory check and pelt tag required within 72 hours.
Zone: Magic Valley Region - Blaine, Camas, Cassia, Gooding, Jerome, Lincoln, Minidoka, Twin Falls counties
River Otter
Trapping
Oct 15, 2026-Mar 31, 2027
Quota: 30. Season closes 72 hours after quota reached. Mandatory check and pelt tag required within 72 hours.
Zone: Southwest Region - Ada, Adams, Boise, Canyon, Elmore, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, Valley, Washington counties
River Otter
Trapping
Oct 15, 2026-Mar 31, 2027
Quota: 20. Season closes 72 hours after quota reached. Mandatory check and pelt tag required within 72 hours.
Zone: Upper Snake Region - Bonneville, Butte, Clark, Fremont, Jefferson, Madison, Teton counties
River Otter
Trapping
Oct 15, 2026-Mar 31, 2027
Quota: 45. Season closes 72 hours after quota reached. Mandatory check and pelt tag required within 72 hours. All areas closed to beaver trapping also closed to otter trapping.
Zone: Panhandle Region - Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, Kootenai, Shoshone counties
Small Game
Ada
Meridian Meat Packers
dates not listed
Exact dates not listed in the current data.
Zone: (208) 888-1877
Ada
Custom Butcher & Smokehouse
dates not listed
Exact dates not listed in the current data.
Zone: (208) 343-7565
Bonneville
Ball Storage & Ice
dates not listed
Exact dates not listed in the current data.
Zone: (208) 524-5111
Boundary
South Hills Meat Locker
dates not listed
Exact dates not listed in the current data.
Zone: (208) 267-3434
Jerome
Scarrows Meats
dates not listed
Exact dates not listed in the current data.
Zone: (208) 324-7657
Lemhi
Petes Custom Meats Inc.
dates not listed
Exact dates not listed in the current data.
Zone: (208) 756-3746
Nez Perce
4 Frendz Meat Market
dates not listed
Exact dates not listed in the current data.
Zone: (509) 751-9888
Twin Falls
High Desert Meat Processing
dates not listed
Exact dates not listed in the current data.
Zone: (208) 734-9949
Upland Game Birds - Extended Falconry
Falconry
Aug 15, 2027-Mar 15, 2028
During firearm seasons, firearm season limits apply.
Zone: All counties or parts of counties with firearms season open to falconry
Upland Game Birds - Extended Falconry (Forest Grouse, Quail, Chukar, Gray Partridge, Sage-Grouse, Sharp-tailed Grouse, Pheasants)
Falconry
Aug 15, 2026-Mar 15, 2027
During firearm seasons, firearm season limits apply. Sage-grouse requires tags in designated zones.
Zone: All counties or parts of counties with firearms season open to falconry
Migratory Birds
Sandhill Crane
Controlled Hunt
Sep 1-15, 2025
34 tags for first period. Includes all of Jefferson County except portion beginning at 1400 E/1750 N intersection following Mud Lake WMA boundary.
Zone: Area 4 – Jefferson (first period)
Sandhill Crane
Controlled Hunt
Sep 1-30, 2025
57 tags. Includes Bannock County east of I-15 and south of US Hwy 30; and all of Franklin County.
Zone: Area 5 – Swan Lake
Sandhill Crane
Controlled Hunt
Sep 1-30, 2025
57 tags. Includes portion of Oneida County within specific boundary starting at Idaho/Utah border on Old Highway 191.
Zone: Area 6 – Malad
Sandhill Crane
Controlled Hunt
Sep 1-15, 2025
61 tags. Includes all of Teton County except portion lying west of SH-33 and south of Packsaddle Road (W 4000 N) and north of North Cedron Road (W 6000 S) and east of west bank of Teton River.
Zone: Area 2 – Teton
Sandhill Crane
Controlled Hunt
Sep 1-30, 2025
370 tags. Includes all of Bear Lake County and all of Caribou County except portion within Grays Lake Basin. Tags available August 1 first-come, first-served. HIP permit required with first tag only. Nontoxic shot NOT required. Shot size max 0.2 inches (size T).
Zone: Area 1 – Bear Lake
Sandhill Crane
Controlled Hunt
Sep 1-15, 2025
51 tags for first period. Includes all of Fremont County except Chester Wetlands Wildlife Management Area.
Zone: Area 3 – Fremont (first period)
Sandhill Crane
Controlled Hunt
Sep 16-30, 2025
51 tags for second period. Includes all of Fremont County except Chester Wetlands Wildlife Management Area.
Zone: Area 3 – Fremont (second period)
Sandhill Crane
Controlled Hunt
Sep 16-30, 2025
34 tags for second period. Includes all of Jefferson County except portion beginning at 1400 E/1750 N intersection following Mud Lake WMA boundary.
Zone: Area 4 – Jefferson (second period)
Other
American Crow
Regular
Oct 27, 2025-Feb 28, 2026
HIP permit NOT required. Federal Duck Stamp NOT required. Plugged shotgun NOT required. Nontoxic shot NOT required. Cannot take from 1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise. Cannot use trap, snare, net, rifle, pistol or shotgun using shells exceeding 3.5 inches. Areas closed to upland game bird hunting also closed to crow hunting.
Zone: Statewide
Chukar Partridge
General
Sep 15, 2026-Jan 31, 2027
2026-2027 season. Entire state open.
Zone: Statewide
Chukar Partridge
General
Sep 15, 2027-Jan 31, 2028
2027-2028 season. Entire state open.
Zone: Statewide
Gray Partridge
General
Sep 15, 2026-Jan 31, 2027
2026-2027 season. Entire state open.
Zone: Statewide
Gray Partridge
General
Sep 15, 2027-Jan 31, 2028
2027-2028 season. Entire state open.
Zone: Statewide
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Idaho Hunting Season FAQ
When does deer season start in Idaho?
No current deer opener is listed for Idaho yet. Check Idaho Fish & Game for the latest published dates.
When is Idaho's firearm deer season?
Idaho does not have a firearm deer row in the current data set yet. Check Idaho Fish & Game for firearm, rifle, or general deer season details.
When does spring turkey open in Idaho?
A current spring turkey opener is not listed for Idaho yet. Check Idaho Fish & Game for the latest turkey dates.
Do I need a license to hunt in Idaho?
Yes. Hunters generally need the appropriate Idaho hunting license, and some seasons may require tags, permits, stamps, or zone-specific authorizations. Confirm final requirements with Idaho Fish & Game.