Idaho Turkey Season 2026-27
Idaho turkey season dates start with Aug 30-Oct 9, 2026. The table below keeps every listed turkey row together with zones and notes where available.
Quick answer
Idaho's listed 2026-27 turkey season runs Aug 30-Oct 9, 2026.
Fall Controlled Hunt (Either Sex) - Hunt 9014 Wild Turkey opens Aug 30, 2026 and closes Dec 31, 2026.
Fall General - Either Sex Wild Turkey opens Aug 30, 2026 and closes Dec 31, 2026.
The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to Idaho Fish & Game.
Turkey
26 listed rowsWild Turkey
Fall General - Either Sex
Zone: Outside National Forest System boundary in GMUs 22, 31, 32 (except Payette County portion), 32A, 33 & 39
Wild Turkey
Fall Controlled Hunt (Either Sex) - Hunt 9014
Access is Limited. 30 tags. Application period May 1 - June 5.
Zone: All of Units 36A, 36B, 37, 37A and that portion of Unit 28 upstream from and including Hat Creek drainage
Wild Turkey
Fall General - Either Sex
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 Controlled Hunt - Youth Only (Either Sex) - Hunt 9011
Youth Hunt. 20 tags. Application period May 1 - June 5. Leftover tags on sale July 15 at 10:00am MDT.
Zone: All of Units 22 and 31
Wild Turkey
Fall General - Either Sex
Hunt overlaps calendar years. Turkey tags expire Dec 31 year of purchase. See note 2 in source.
Zone: GMUs 1, 2 (except Farragut SP/WMA), 3, 4, 4A, 5, 6, 7 & 9
Wild Turkey
Fall General - Either Sex
Zone: GMUs 10, 12, 16A, 17, 19 & 20
Wild Turkey
Fall Controlled Hunt (Either Sex) - Hunt 9015
60 tags. Application period May 1 - June 5.
Zone: All of Unit 38 and that portion of Unit 32 in Payette County
Wild Turkey
Fall Controlled Hunt - Youth Only (Either Sex) - Hunt 9012
Youth Hunt. 25 tags. Application period May 1 - June 5.
Zone: 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 Hunt (Either Sex) - Hunt 9016
50 tags. Application period May 1 - June 5.
Zone: Outside National Forest System boundary in Units 54 and 55
Wild Turkey
Fall Controlled Hunt (Either Sex) - Hunt 9013
75 tags. Application period May 1 - June 5.
Zone: Outside National Forest System boundary in Units 22, 31 and 32 (except Payette County portion)
Wild Turkey
Fall General - Archery Only (Either Sex)
Archery only. Archery Permit Required.
Zone: GMU 2 - Farragut State Park and WMA only
Wild Turkey
Spring General - Youth Only (Male or Bearded)
Youth Only hunt. Hunters must be 10-17 years of age. Shooting hours 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset.
Zone: GMU 32 (Payette County portion) & 38
| Season | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Wild TurkeySpring Controlled Hunt - Youth Only (Male or Bearded) - Hunt 9002 · All of Units 54 and 55Youth Hunt. 25 tags. Application period Feb 1 - Mar 1. Leftover tags on sale Mar 25 at 10:00am MDT. | Closed | |
| Wild TurkeySpring Controlled Hunt - Youth Only (Male or Bearded) - Hunt 9001 · All of Units 50, 51, 58, 59, 59A, 60, 60A, 61, 62, 62A, 63, 63A, 64, 65, 66, 67 and 69Youth Hunt. 100 tags. Application period Feb 1 - Mar 1. Leftover tags on sale Mar 25 at 10:00am MDT. | Closed | |
| Wild TurkeySpring General - Youth Only (Male or Bearded) · GMUs 1, 2 (except Farragut SP/WMA), 3, 4, 4A, 5, 6, 7, 8, 8A, 9, 10, 10A, 11, 11A, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 16A, 17, 18, 19, 19A, 20, 22, 23, 24, 31, 32 (except Payette Co.), 32A, 33, 39, 40, 68A, 70, 71,…Youth Only hunt. Hunters must be 10-17 years of age. Shooting hours 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset. | Closed | |
| Wild TurkeySpring General - Youth Only (Male or Bearded) · GMUs 21, 21A, 28, 29, 30, 36A, 36B, 37 & 37AYouth Only hunt. Hunters must be 10-17 years of age. Shooting hours 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset. | Closed | |
| Wild TurkeySpring Controlled Hunt (Male or Bearded) - Hunt 9007 · All of Units 54 and 5525 tags. Application period Feb 1 - Mar 1. | Closed | |
| Wild TurkeySpring General - Archery Only (Male or Bearded) · GMU 2 - Farragut State Park and WMA onlyArchery only. Archery Permit Required. Shooting hours 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset. | Closed | |
| Wild TurkeySpring Controlled Hunt (Male or Bearded) - Hunt 9006 · All of Units 50, 51, 58, 59, 59A, 61, 62, 62A, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67 and 69200 tags. Application period Feb 1 - Mar 1. | Closed | |
| Wild TurkeySpring Controlled Hunt (Male or Bearded) - Hunt 9004 · All of Unit 38 and that portion of Unit 32 in Payette CountyAccess is Limited. 100 tags. Application period Feb 1 - Mar 1. | Closed | |
| Wild TurkeySpring Controlled Hunt (Male or Bearded) - Hunt 9008 · All of Units 60 and 60A100 tags. Application period Feb 1 - Mar 1. | Closed | |
| Wild TurkeySpring Controlled Hunt (Male or Bearded) - Hunt 9003 · All of Units 21, 21A, 28, 29, 30, 36A, 36B, 37 and 37AAccess is Limited. 70 tags. Application period Feb 1 - Mar 1. | Closed | |
| Wild TurkeySpring Controlled Hunt (Male or Bearded) - Hunt 9009 · All of Unit 63A50 tags. Application period Feb 1 - Mar 1. | Closed | |
| Wild TurkeySpring General (Male or Bearded) · GMUs 1, 2 (except Farragut SP/WMA), 3, 4, 4A, 5, 6, 7, 8, 8A, 9, 10, 10A, 11, 11A, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 16A, 17, 18, 19, 19A, 20, 22, 23, 24, 31, 32 (except Payette Co.), 32A, 33, 39, 40, 68A, 70, 71,…Shooting hours 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset. | Closed | |
| Wild TurkeySpring Controlled Hunt (Male or Bearded) - Hunt 9005 · All of Unit 38 and that portion of Unit 32 in Payette CountyAccess is Limited. 100 tags. Application period Feb 1 - Mar 1. | Closed | |
| Wild TurkeySpring Controlled Hunt (Male or Bearded) - Hunt 9010 · All of Unit 63A50 tags. Application period Feb 1 - Mar 1. | Closed |
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Idaho Turkey Season FAQ
When does turkey season open in Idaho?
April 8, 2026 is the earliest listed turkey opener in Idaho — spring general - youth only (male or bearded) wild turkey runs Apr 8-May 25, 2026. Confirm zone and permit details with Idaho Fish & Game.
What are the 2026-27 turkey season dates in Idaho?
Idaho lists 26 turkey season windows: Spring General - Youth Only (Male or Bearded) Wild Turkey (Apr 8-May 25, 2026); Spring Controlled Hunt - Youth Only (Male or Bearded) - Hunt 9002 Wild Turkey (Apr 8-May 25, 2026); Spring Controlled Hunt - Youth Only (Male or Bearded) - Hunt 9001 Wild Turkey (Apr 8-May 25, 2026); Spring General - Youth Only (Male or Bearded) Wild Turkey (Apr 8-14, 2026); Spring General - Youth Only (Male or Bearded) Wild Turkey (Apr 8-May 25, 2026); Spring Controlled Hunt (Male or Bearded) - Hunt 9007 Wild Turkey (Apr 15-May 25, 2026); Spring General - Archery Only (Male or Bearded) Wild Turkey (Apr 15-30, 2026); Spring Controlled Hunt (Male or Bearded) - Hunt 9006 Wild Turkey (Apr 15-May 25, 2026); and more. Always verify against Idaho Fish & Game before hunting.
Are there different turkey seasons in Idaho?
Yes — Idaho lists separate turkey seasons for Spring General - Youth Only (Male or Bearded) Wild Turkey, Spring Controlled Hunt - Youth Only (Male or Bearded) - Hunt 9002 Wild Turkey, Spring Controlled Hunt - Youth Only (Male or Bearded) - Hunt 9001 Wild Turkey, Spring Controlled Hunt (Male or Bearded) - Hunt 9007 Wild Turkey, Spring General - Archery Only (Male or Bearded) Wild Turkey, Spring Controlled Hunt (Male or Bearded) - Hunt 9006 Wild Turkey. Each can carry its own dates, zones, and weapon rules; see the table above and Idaho Fish & Game.
Do I need a license to hunt turkey in Idaho?
Yes. Idaho generally requires the appropriate hunting license, and turkey hunting may also require tags, permits, stamps, or zone authorizations. Confirm requirements with Idaho Fish & Game.