Hunting in Idaho
Everything you need to hunt legally in Idaho. Access shooting hours calculators, season dates, bag limits, license costs, and hunter education requirements all in one place.
Quick Facts
Digital License
Accepted in field
License Year
January 1 - December 31
Wildlife Agency
IDFG
Draw System
random points
Updated: January 2026
Idaho Hunting Tools
Free calculators and lookup tools to help you hunt legally in Idaho.
Shooting Hours Calculator
30 minutes before sunrise
Calculate legal shooting times in Idaho based on your exact location and date. Know exactly when you can start and stop hunting.
Season Dates Finder
5 species tracked
Find all Idaho hunting season dates by species and method. Deer, turkey, waterfowl, and more with archery, rifle, and muzzleloader dates.
License Cost Calculator
From $16 resident
Compare Idaho hunting license prices for residents and non-residents. Find the best value licenses and required permits.
Bag Limits Lookup
16 species covered
Idaho bag limits by species. Daily limits, possession limits, and season limits for deer, turkey, waterfowl, and small game.
Hunter Education Requirements
Online courses accepted
Idaho hunter education requirements. Find out if you need certification, available exemptions, and approved course providers.
Complete License Guide
All license types & pricing
Detailed guide to all Idaho hunting and fishing licenses, draw systems, official app info, and state-specific requirements.
Idaho License Costs
Compare resident and non-resident hunting license prices for 2026.
| License Type | Resident | Non-Res |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Hunting | $15.75 | $185.00 |
| Resident Fishing | $30.50 | $108.00 |
| Combo | $38.75 | N/A |
| Deer Tag | $24.75 | $371.75 |
| Elk Tag | $36.75 | $651.75 |
Idaho Hunting Seasons
Upcoming and current hunting seasons in Idaho.
Deer
Archery
Aug 30
to Sep 30
Deer
Rifle
Oct 10
to Nov 17
Deer
Muzzleloader
Dec 10
to Dec 21
Elk
Archery
Aug 30
to Sep 30
Elk
Rifle
Oct 10
to Nov 17
Idaho Department of Fish and Game
IDFG
Digital License Info: Digital licenses available through Idaho Fish and Game online system.
Hunter Education
Idaho requirements
Neighboring States
Hunting resources for states near Idaho.
Store Your Idaho License in Hunter Passport
Keep your ID hunting and fishing licenses alongside all your other states. Works completely offline, displays instantly to game wardens.