Idaho Turkey Season 2026-27
Idaho turkey season dates start with Aug 30-Dec 31, 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-Dec 31, 2026.
Fall Controlled - Youth Only (Either Sex) Wild Turkey opens Aug 30, 2026 and closes Oct 9, 2026.
Fall General - Either Sex Wild Turkey opens Aug 30, 2026 and closes Jan 31, 2027.
The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to Idaho Fish & Game.
Turkey
24 listed rowsWild Turkey
Spring General - Youth Only (Male or Bearded)
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 Controlled - Youth Only (Male or Bearded)
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 - Youth Only (Male or Bearded)
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 General - Youth Only (Male or Bearded)
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 (Male or Bearded)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
Wild Turkey
Spring Controlled (Male or Bearded)
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)
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 Controlled - Youth Only (Either Sex)
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 General - Either Sex
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 General - Either Sex
Same dates apply 2026 and 2027.
Zone: GMUs 10, 12, 16A, 17, 19 & 20
Wild Turkey
Fall General - Either Sex
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
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 Controlled (Either Sex)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Archery only, Archery Permit Required. Same dates apply 2026 and 2027.
Zone: GMU 2 (Farragut State Park and WMA only)
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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 24 turkey season windows: Spring General - Youth Only (Male or Bearded) Wild Turkey (Apr 8-May 25, 2026); Spring Controlled - Youth Only (Male or Bearded) Wild Turkey (Apr 8-May 25, 2026); Spring Controlled - Youth Only (Male or Bearded) Wild Turkey (Apr 8-May 25, 2026); Spring General - Youth Only (Male or Bearded) Wild Turkey (Apr 8-May 25, 2026); Spring Controlled (Male or Bearded) Wild Turkey (Apr 15-May 25, 2026); Spring General - Archery Only (Male or Bearded) Wild Turkey (Apr 15-30, 2026); Spring Controlled (Male or Bearded) Wild Turkey (Apr 15-May 25, 2026); Spring Controlled (Male or Bearded) 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 - Youth Only (Male or Bearded) Wild Turkey, Spring Controlled (Male or Bearded) Wild Turkey, Spring General - Archery Only (Male or Bearded) Wild Turkey, Fall Controlled (Either Sex) Wild Turkey, Fall Controlled - Youth Only (Either Sex) 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.