Idaho Hunting Season Dates
Recorded hunting windows for Idaho, including historical and unverified entries.
Recorded dates, not hunting permission
Status assessment: 2026-10-14 UTC (static build snapshot). Static activity badges and day counts use this build assessment, not a live check. Interactive finder results show their own UTC assessment day.
1 of 9 recorded windows have date-review evidence. Other rows remain unverified. Historical records are retained and are not a current-season promise.
Check your current agency regulations, GMU or zone, hunt code, license and access restrictions before hunting. An agency link or successful publication fetch does not verify a row. Reviewed base dates do not cover every license-specific exception.
Date evidence: Official date source. Review dates apply only to the stated row scope, not an entire state or current license eligibility.
Idaho Hunting Season Calendar
Find all hunting season dates for Idaho including deer, elk, turkey, and waterfowl. Filter by species and hunting method.
Recorded windows at the assessment date in Idaho
1 recorded window including the assessment date
Oct 10 - Dec 1, 2026
Actual 2026 Idaho guide printed page 17 / PDF page 18: Unit 1 antlered white-tailed deer under the White-tailed Deer Tag General Any Weapon base window, shown in the rifle view. Not Regular Deer Tag dates, mule deer, antlerless dates or controlled hunt 1001. Printed page 18 note 1 closes Farragut State Park and Farragut Wildlife Management Area. Part of Unit 1 has CWD testing and carcass-transport rules; check current boundaries and requirements. Matching unit/tag and license eligibility, legal devices/ammunition, sex/bag rules, reporting, land permission, access and closures require current agency checks. No individual hunting permission or statewide verification.
Recorded Season Windows
All Idaho hunting seasons organized by species
Deer 4 seasons
| Method | Dates | Zone | Status | Notes | Add to Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | Aug 30 - Sep 30, 2025 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | General archery | |
| Rifle/Firearm | Oct 10 - Nov 17, 2025 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Unverified historical general summary; tag, unit, sex and species scope were not recorded. | |
| Rifle/Firearm | Oct 10 - Dec 1, 2026 Date window reviewed 2026-10-09; verify license-specific exceptions Official date source | Unit 1 — antlered white-tailed deer, White-tailed Deer Tag | Recorded window (48d left) | Actual 2026 Idaho guide printed page 17 / PDF page 18: Unit 1 antlered white-tailed deer under the White-tailed Deer Tag General Any Weapon base window, shown in the rifle view. Not Regular Deer Tag dates, mule deer, antlerless dates or controlled hunt 1001. Printed page 18 note 1 closes Farragut State Park and Farragut Wildlife Management Area. Part of Unit 1 has CWD testing and carcass-transport rules; check current boundaries and requirements. Matching unit/tag and license eligibility, legal devices/ammunition, sex/bag rules, reporting, land permission, access and closures require current agency checks. No individual hunting permission or statewide verification. | |
| Muzzleloader | Dec 10-21, 2025 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Late muzzleloader | |
Elk 2 seasons
| Method | Dates | Zone | Status | Notes | Add to Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | Aug 30 - Sep 30, 2025 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | General archery | |
| Rifle/Firearm | Oct 10 - Nov 17, 2025 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | A tags / general | |
Turkey 1 season
| Method | Dates | Zone | Status | Notes | Add to Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any Legal Method | Apr 15 - May 25, 2026 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Spring season | |
Bear 1 season
| Method | Dates | Zone | Status | Notes | Add to Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any Legal Method | Aug 30 - Nov 30, 2025 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Fall bear season | |
Moose 1 season
| Method | Dates | Zone | Status | Notes | Add to Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any Legal Method | Oct 1 - Nov 30, 2025 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Controlled hunt only | |
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Idaho Hunting Regulations
License year, species, and agency information
- License Year
- Jan 1, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
- Available Species
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- Bear
- Deer
- Elk
- Moose
- Turkey
- Hunting Methods
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- Archery
- Rifle/Firearm
- Muzzleloader
- Any Legal Method
- Wildlife Agency
- Idaho Department of Fish and Game
This information is for reference only. Always verify regulations with your state wildlife agency before hunting or fishing.
Important Note for Idaho
Only the 2026 Unit 1 antlered white-tailed deer White-tailed Deer Tag general any-weapon base window was reviewed in the rifle view. Matching unit/tag and license eligibility, Farragut closures, CWD testing/transport, devices, bag/sex rules, reporting and access require agency checks. Regular Deer Tag/controlled hunts, other units/species/sex windows, historical records and license-year metadata remain unverified.
Hunting Method Legend
Idaho Hunting FAQ
Common questions about hunting seasons in Idaho
What are the hunting season dates for Idaho?
Recorded Idaho entries cover Bear, Deer, Elk, Moose, Turkey. Dates include history and unverified records; the recorded license-year metadata is not current verification. Check row evidence and current agency regulations and your license.
When does deer season start in Idaho?
Recorded windows, not one continuous season: 2025-08-30 to 2025-09-30; 2025-10-10 to 2025-11-17; 2026-10-10 to 2026-12-01; 2025-12-10 to 2025-12-21. Historical and unverified records may be included. Check each row's evidence and your current GMU/hunt code and license before hunting.
Does Idaho require a draw for hunting?
Draw requirements depend on species, GMU or zone, hunt code and license type. Recorded date windows do not establish eligibility. Check the current Idaho agency rules and your actual license.
Which recorded windows include the assessment date 2026-10-14 UTC in Idaho?
Recorded window includes 2026-10-14 UTC: Deer through Dec 1, 2026. Date window reviewed 2026-10-09; verify license-specific exceptions. This is not hunting permission; check your license and current regulations.
What should I know about hunting in Idaho?
Only the 2026 Unit 1 antlered white-tailed deer White-tailed Deer Tag general any-weapon base window was reviewed in the rifle view. Matching unit/tag and license eligibility, Farragut closures, CWD testing/transport, devices, bag/sex rules, reporting and access require agency checks. Regular Deer Tag/controlled hunts, other units/species/sex windows, historical records and license-year metadata remain unverified.
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