• Idaho Big Game Species

    - BIG GAME SPECIES:
    Deer
    Elk
    Moose
    Antelope
    Pronghorn Antelope
    Black Bear
    Grizzly Bear
    Mountain Lion
    Wolf
    Bighorn Sheep

    - SMALL GAME SPECIES:
    Furbearer

    - BIRDS:
    Turkey
    Sandhill Crane
    Crane
    Swan

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  • Important Links

    https://www.fws.gov/visit-us

  • Idaho State Wildlife Office

    Idaho Fish and Game Department
    https://idfg.idaho.gov/hunt
    P.O. Box 25
    600 S Walnut
    Boise, ID 83707
    (208) 334-3700
    Draw State: YES

  • Idaho Hunting Information

    Residents are required to apply for and obtain a hunting license to legally hunt in the state of Idaho.
    Non-residents are required to apply for and obtain a hunting license to legally hunt in the state of Hawaii.
    Residency requires an individual to maintain their domicile in the state for the 6 months immediately preceding their license application.
    Residency can be proven by state issues I.D card, two documents that show name and address, or the previous year's hunting license issued by Idaho.
    A resident must pay an annual hunting license fee of $15.75 orAdult 3-year hunting license fee of $34.75
    A lifetime hunting license fee of $276.75.
    Junior ( ages 10–17) annual hunting license fee of $8.25
    Junior 3-year hunting license fee of $18.25.
    A resident senior annual hunting and fishing (combination only) license fee of $13.75
    Senior 3-year hunting and fishing (combination only) license fee of $33.50
    Senior lifetime hunting license fee of $221.75.

    A resident member of the military must pay an annual hunting license fee of $20.50.
    A resident must pay an annual trapping license fee of $29.75.
    A resident junior must pay an annual trapping license fee of $8.25.
    Residents must acquire tags, permits, or controlled hunt fees for various animals.
    A non-resident must pay an annual hunting license fee of $185 or
    A 3-year hunting license fee of $551.50.
    A non-resident must pay an annual small game hunting license fee of $141.75 or3-day small game hunting license fee of $71.75.

    A non-resident must pay an annual junior (ages 10–17) hunting license fee of $91.75 orA 3-year hunting license fee of $271.75.

    A non-resident must pay an annual trapping license fee of $331.75.
    A non-residents must acquire tags, permits, or controlled hunt fees for various animals.
    A non-resident disabled veteran may apply for and obtain a hunting license at a reduced fee.

    "Hunting Laws by State" FindLaw, https://www.findlaw.com/state/state-fish-and-game-laws/hunting-laws-by-state-findlaw.html. Accessed July 15, 2022.

Military, Veterans, Seniors, Disabled, and Children receive significant discounts from liscenses and other fees. Check out Idaho State Wildlife website for a full breakdown.

2022 Fees

Yearly and Seasonal Base License:

Ownership of a Idaho hunting lisence may or may not be required to apply, purchase, or earn points for game tags.

Youth Deer Tag - $176.75
Youth Bear Tag - $116.75
Youth Hunting License - $95.75
Hunting License - $195.00
Archery License - $81.75

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BIG GAME Tag Application Fees

Application fees are non-refundable. The State of Idaho uses these funds to support wildlife conservation.

Trophy Species Application Fee (adult or youth) - $45.75
Online Processing Fee - Sheep, Moose, Goat App - $83.78
Online Processing Fee - Adult Hunting License - $9.46
Muzzleloader Permit - $81.75
Elk, Deer, Antelope Application Fee (adult or youth) $18 + proc. fee - $22.15

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BIG GAME Tags

TAG FEES paid at the time of issuance (if selected):

Wolf Tag - $31.75
Sheep Moose Goat Tag - $2,626.75
Elk Tag (Youth) - $299.75
Elk Tag - $651.75
Deer Tag - $351.75
Bear Tag - $231.75
Antelope Tag - $342.75

*Prices may vary. Please check the Idaho State Wildlife website for the most up to date information.

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