Idaho Deer Hunting Season 2025, 2026
Recorded deer 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.
1 of 4 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 Deer Season Calendar
Find all deer hunting season dates for Idaho including archery, rifle, muzzleloader, and shotgun seasons for 2025, 2026.
Recorded Deer Windows at the Assessment Date
SNAPSHOT1 deer season recorded with dates including the assessment date in Idaho
Oct 10 - Dec 1, 2026
Date window reviewed 2026-10-09; verify license-specific exceptions. 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.
All Deer Seasons
4 seasons for Idaho deer hunting
Aug 30 - Sep 30, 2025
Unverified date record; agency review required. General archery
Oct 10 - Nov 17, 2025
Unverified date record; agency review required. Unverified historical general summary; tag, unit, sex and species scope were not recorded.
Oct 10 - Dec 1, 2026
Date window reviewed 2026-10-09; verify license-specific exceptions. 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.
Dec 10-21, 2025
Unverified date record; agency review required. Late muzzleloader
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Zone-Specific Information
Idaho has different deer hunting dates by zone. This page shows seasons for: Unit 1 — antlered white-tailed deer, White-tailed Deer Tag. Check the official state regulations for detailed zone maps and boundaries.
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 Deer Hunting FAQ
Common questions about deer hunting in Idaho
When is deer season 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.
When does archery deer season start in Idaho?
Recorded archery deer window: Aug 30, 2025 to Sep 30, 2025. Unverified date record; agency review required. General archery
When is deer rifle/firearms season in Idaho?
Recorded windows, not one continuous season: 2025-10-10 to 2025-11-17; 2026-10-10 to 2026-12-01. Historical and unverified records may be included. Check each row's evidence and your current GMU/hunt code and license before hunting.
Does Idaho have a muzzleloader deer season?
Recorded muzzleloader deer window: Dec 10, 2025 to Dec 21, 2025. Unverified date record; agency review required. Late muzzleloader
Are there different deer hunting zones in Idaho?
Yes, Idaho has zone-specific deer seasons. The zones include: Unit 1 — antlered white-tailed deer, White-tailed Deer Tag. Check the season calendar above for zone-specific dates.
Do I need a license to hunt deer in Idaho?
Yes, you need a valid Idaho hunting license and any required deer tags or permits. Check with the Idaho wildlife agency for current license requirements and fees.
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