Idaho Hunting Seasons

See our comprehensive list of hunting seasons for animals of all types and all areas of Idaho. We’ve made it easier than ever to find the dates you can hunt, length of the season, what type of hunting is allowed and other important details. Plus, check out hunting resources and direct links to Idaho state resources.

Idaho Deer Hunting Seasons 2025-2026

Archery (Statewide)

  • August 30 – September 30, 2025

Muzzleloader

  • October 1–10, 2025 (most units)

General Rifle (Whitetail & Mule Deer)

  • October 10 – November 20, 2025 (season length varies by unit/zone)

Youth Deer Season

  • September 20–21, 2025

Idaho Elk Seasons 2025-2026

Archery Elk

  • August 30 – September 30, 2025 (statewide)

Muzzleloader Elk

  • September 6–14, 2025 (general units)

General Rifle Elk

  • October 15 – November 20, 2025 (general units; varies by zone)

Idaho Turkey Seasons 2025-2026

Fall Turkey

  • September 1 – November 30, 2025 (archery); October 1 – November 30, 2025 (shotgun; select units)

Spring Youth Turkey

  • April 11–13, 2026

Spring General Turkey

  • April 15 – May 25, 2026

Idaho Bear & Mountain Lion 2025-2026

Black Bear – Spring

  • April 15 – June 15, 2026 (bait prohibited in some units)

Black Bear – Fall

  • August 30 – November 30, 2025

For unit-specific regulations and tag requirements, visit Idaho Department of Fish & Game.

Idaho Deer Hunting Seasons 2025-2026

Idaho deer seasons vary significantly by Game Management Unit (GMU). The dates below represent general statewide frameworks – always verify your specific unit with IDFG before hunting.

Archery Season

  • General Archery (most units): August 30 – December 24, 2025
  • Select units (8, 11, 13–16, 18, 21, 29, 30): August 30 – December 31, 2025
  • White-tailed Deer Short-Range Weapon: Begins October 10, 2025 (end dates vary by unit)

General Any-Weapon (Rifle) Season

  • General Season: September 15 – October 31, 2025 (most units)
  • Some units extend beyond October 31 – check unit-specific rules
  • White-tailed Deer (Units 1, 2, 3, 4A, 5, 6): October 10 – December 1, 2025
  • Unit 10A extended: Through December 1, 2025

Muzzleloader Season

  • General Muzzleloader (most units): November 10 – December 1, 2025
  • Unit 10A: December 2–11, 2025
  • Mule Deer (varies by unit): August 30 – December 31, 2025

Idaho Turkey Hunting Seasons 2025-2026

Spring Turkey Season 2025

  • Youth Only (Male or Bearded): April 8–14, 2025
  • Regular Season (Male or Bearded): April 15 – May 25, 2025

Fall Turkey Season 2025-2026

  • Either-Sex (most units): August 30, 2025 – January 31, 2026
  • Select GMUs (1, 2, 3, 4, 4A, 5, 6, 7 & 9): August 20, 2025 – January 31, 2026

Spring Turkey Season 2026

  • Youth Only: April 8–14, 2026
  • Regular Season: April 15 – May 25, 2026
  • Controlled hunt applications: February 1 – March 1, 2026

Note: Crossbows and airguns (within caliber limits) may be used to hunt turkeys and other game birds in Idaho.

For the most current unit-specific regulations, visit the Idaho Department of Fish & Game Seasons and Rules page.

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Interactive Idaho Hunting Season Discovery

Use the forms below to filter by game, type of hunting, time of year, bag / tag limits and much more. We’ve gone through the state of Idaho Hunting Seasons’s hunting season data and simplified it so you can easily find what you’re looking for. Please note, that information realated Idaho state hunting is subject to change so be sure to check the state resources linked below the table before heading out to hunt.

Idaho Hunting Seasons & Requirements

For the most accurate information on Idaho Hunting Seasons, along with the state’s requirements for tag and bag limits, it’s a good idea to check with the Idaho DNR.  We’ve provided their contact information below, along with links to helpful resources, including licensing.

Idaho DNR

P.O. Box 25
Boise, ID 83707

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