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Every year, thousands of hunters and anglers take advantage of Idaho’s Access Yes! program allowing them access to hunt and fish on privately owned land. But landowners do have the right, and ability to place exceptions or limits on what activities can occur when hunters and anglers access their private property.
Hunting in Idaho runs the spectrum from plentiful upland game to highly coveted big game species. Seasons are generally structured to provide a wide variety of hunting experiences with a strong emphasis on opportunity.
Fishing. To fish in Idaho any person 14 years of age or older must have a valid fishing license. Anglers younger than 14 do not need a license, but there is a small difference between resident and nonresident youth. A resident child under 14 has their own separate fishing limit.
Inhabiting those waters are 42 game fish species, from giant white sturgeon to wild trout, catfish to kokanee, and smallmouth bass to salmon and steelhead. Most Idaho waters have year-round fishing seasons. However, many rivers and streams and some lakes have special rules and seasons.
Seasons and rules information for big game hunting in Idaho for 2024.
Hunters can still come in to any Fish and Game office or license vendor to purchase their tag and carry it with them out the door. Idaho hunters, anglers, and trappers can purchase their licenses, tags, or permits several ways.
Idaho Fish and Game's mission is to protect, preserve, perpetuate and manage Idaho's wildlife resources. A 1938 voter initiative created the Idaho Fish and Game Commission structure that governs the agency today. See what the Commission does and meet the members.
Big game hunting a cherished Idaho tradition that's shared by tens of thousands of people every fall. The state has lots of big game animals and millions of acres for hunters to roam in pursuit of their favorite quarry.
Fish and Game stocks over 30-million fish from its hatcheries into rivers, lowland lakes, reservoirs and mountain lakes every year. Stocked fish include fry, fingerlings, and catchable sized fish from 18 species and 16 strains.
Seasons and rules booklets and brochures for hunting and fishing in Idaho can be found free of charge at local vendors and Fish and Game offices.