Idaho Bear Hunting Season 2025
Recorded bear windows for Idaho, including history and unverified dates.
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.
0 of 1 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.
Idaho Bear Season Calendar
Find all bear hunting season dates for Idaho including archery, rifle, muzzleloader, and shotgun seasons for 2025.
All Bear Seasons
1 season for Idaho bear hunting
Aug 30 - Nov 30, 2025
Unverified date record; agency review required. Fall bear season
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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.
Idaho Bear Hunting FAQ
Common questions about bear hunting in Idaho
When is bear season in Idaho?
Recorded windows, not one continuous season: 2025-08-30 to 2025-11-30. Historical and unverified records may be included. Check each row's evidence and your current GMU/hunt code and license before hunting.
When is bear rifle/firearms season in Idaho?
Recorded windows, not one continuous season: 2025-08-30 to 2025-11-30. Historical and unverified records may be included. Check each row's evidence and your current GMU/hunt code and license before hunting.
Do I need a license to hunt bear in Idaho?
Yes, you need a valid Idaho hunting license and any required bear tags or permits. Check with the Idaho wildlife agency for current license requirements and fees.
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