LicenseS
To hunt in Idaho you need a hunting license and depending on the species you want to hunt, you may need a tag or permit.
IDAHO RESIDENT
License Info
To buy a hunting license, all hunters born on or after January 1, 1975, must complete hunter education, unless they’ve previously held a valid hunting license.
| Resident Hunting Licenses | Price* |
| Adult | $15.75 |
| Adult Three-Year | $34.75 |
| Junior (10-17) | $8.25 |
| Junior (10-17) Three-Year | $18.25 |
| Disabled Veteran (DAV) | $5.75 |
| Disabled Persons | $5.75 |
| Lifetime Licenses | Learn More |
*Prices may vary at checkout. Prices shown are for residents of Idaho. Processing fees will apply for applications made by phone and online. Learn more about nonresident licensing fees.
Tags & Permits
Some hunting activities in Idaho require a permit such as hunting waterfowl, stocked pheasants and sage grouse, as well as hunting with archery equipment or muzzleloaders.
GENERAL SEASON HUNTS
General season tags are available on a first-come, first-served basis for the below species.
Black Bear
Deer
Elk
Mountain Lion
Sandhill Crane
Sage Grouse
Turkey
Wolf
Controlled Hunts
Hunters need to apply for controlled hunts, which are issued through a random drawing and limited tags are available. Learn more about the application periods for each species.
CONTROLLED HUNT GAME SPECIES
Bighorn Sheep
Black Bear
Deer
Elk
Moose
Mountain Goat
Pronghorn
Swan (Must have Federal Migratory Game Bird Harvest Information Program Validation on the license)
Turkey
Idaho’s Super Hunt
34 lucky hunters walk into the field with special Super Hunt tags in their pockets. These tags allow a hunter to pursue an elk, deer, pronghorn, or moose in any open general or controlled hunt in Idaho.