Licenses, Tags and Permits – Residents

To hunt and fish in Idaho you will need a license, and you may need a tag or permit, as well. Below is a full list of licenses, tags and permits and how much they cost for a resident of Idaho.

Licenses
Tags
Permits
Controlled Hunts

Resident License Fees
- $ 33.50 Combination - Adult Hunting and Fishing
- $ 97.00 Combination - Adult Hunting and Fishing - 3 Year
- $ 17.50 Combination - Junior Hunting and Fishing (14-17 yrs)
- $ 49.00 Combination - Junior Hunting and Fishing (14-17 yrs) - 3 Year
- $ 11.75 Combination - Senior Hunting and Fishing (65+ yrs)
  Applicant must have been a resident in the State of Idaho for 6 months immediately preceding application for license.
- $ 31.75 Combination - Senior Hunting and Fishing (65+ yrs) - 3 Year
  Applicant must have been a resident in the State of Idaho for 6 months immediately preceding application for license.
- $ 124.25 Combination - Sportsman's Package
  RESIDENTS ONLY - The Sportsman's Package includes all rights and privileges associated with a Resident Adult Combination License plus tags for deer, elk, bear, mountain lion, wolf, turkey, salmon and steelhead. Archery and muzzleloader are validated on the license. Receipts will be given if tags are unavailable at time of purchase.
- $ 5.00 Disabled American Veterans - Fishing
  RESIDENTS ONLY - Letter from Veterans Affairs office showing a percentage of disability, letter or statement from Veterans Affairs office showing individual is nonservice-connected pension or a service-connected benefit with at least 40% disability.
- $ 5.00 Disabled American Veterans - Combination Hunting and Fishing
  RESIDENTS ONLY - Letter from Veterans Affairs office showing a percentage of disability, letter or statement from Veterans Affairs office showing individual is nonservice-connected pension or a service-connected benefit with at least 40% disability.
- $ 5.00 Disabled Persons - Fishing
  RESIDENTS ONLY - License buyer must present to vendor a letter from SSI, SSDI, or Railroad Retirement board showing person is currently disabled and economically disadvantaged or a signed and completed Certification of Permanent Disability [PDF, 244 KB] form. IDAPA Rule [PDF, 36 KB] Disability information is in section 302.
- $ 5.00 Disabled Persons - Combination Hunting and Fishing
  RESIDENTS ONLY - License buyer must present to vendor a letter from SSI, SSDI, or Railroad Retirement board showing person is currently disabled and economically disadvantaged or a signed and completed Certification of Permanent Disability [PDF, 244 KB] form. IDAPA Rule [PDF, 36 KB] Disability information is in section 302.
- $ 11.50 Disabled Persons - Combination Hunting and Fishing - 3 Year
  RESIDENTS ONLY - License buyer must present to vendor a letter from SSI, SSDI, or Railroad Retirement board showing person is currently disabled and economically disadvantaged or a signed and completed Certification of Permanent Disability [PDF, 244 KB] form. IDAPA Rule [PDF, 36 KB] Disability information is in section 302.
- $ 25.75 Fishing - Adult
- $ 73.75 Fishing - Adult - 3 Year
- $ 11.50 Fishing - Daily (first day)
  Each consecutive day at initial time of purchase add $5.00.
- $ 13.75 Fishing - Junior (14-17 yrs)
- $ 37.75 Fishing - Junior (14-17 yrs) - 3 Year
- $ 12.75 Hunting - Adult
- $ 34.75 Hunting - Adult - 3 Year
- $ 7.25 Hunting - Junior (10-17 yrs)
  9-year olds may purchase this license to enter a controlled hunt, if they will be 10 years-old at the time of the hunting season.
- $ 18.25 Hunting - Junior (10-17 yrs) - 3 Year
  9-year olds may purchase this license to enter a controlled hunt, if they will be 10 years-old at the time of the hunting season.
- $ 17.50 Military Furlough - Combination Hunting and Fishing
  RESIDENTS ONLY - Idaho residents who are in the U.S. military service, and maintain Idaho as their official state of residence as noted on the individuals LES statement may purchase this license when on leave. LES must be presented to purchase this license.
- $ 17.50 Military Furlough - Fishing
  RESIDENTS ONLY - Idaho residents who are in the U.S. military service, and maintain Idaho as their official state of residence as noted on the individuals LES statement may purchase this license when on leave. LES must be presented to purchase this license.
- $ 40.00 Taxidermist/Fur Buyer
  Expires June 30. Available ONLY at Fish and Game Offices
- $ 176.75 Taxidermist/Fur Buyer - 5 Year
  Expires June 30. Available ONLY at Fish and Game Offices
- $ 26.75 Trapping - Adult
  Expires June 30.
- $ 7.25 Trapping - Junior (Through 17 years)
  Expires June 30.

Resident Tag Fees
- $ 11.50 Black Bear - Adult
- $ 11.50 Black Bear - Adult Second
  To be used only in designated units, NOT Statewide.
- $ 6.75 Black Bear - Jr/Sr/DAV
  Valid with senior combination license (age 65 or older), junior combination, junior hunting and disabled combination class V.
- $ 6.75 Black Bear - Jr/Sr/DAV
  Second To be used only in designated units, NOT Statewide.
- $ 19.75 Deer - Adult
  Select from Regular or White-tailed deer tags
- $ 10.75 Deer - Jr/Sr/DAV
  Valid with senior combination license (age 65 or older), junior combination, junior hunting and disabled combination class V.
- $ 30.75 Elk - Adult
- $ 16.50 Elk - Jr/Sr/DAV
  Valid with senior combination license (age 65 or older), junior combination, junior hunting and disabled combination class V.
- $ 11.50 Mountain Lion - Adult
- $ 11.50 Mountain Lion - Adult
  Second To be used only in designated units, NOT Statewide.
- $ 15.00 Sandhill Crane
  Must have Federal Migratory Game Bird Harvest Information Program Validation on license.
- $ 12.25 Turkey - Adult Extra
- $ 19.75 Turkey - General
- $ 5.00 Turkey - Special Unit
  General season tag valid in the fall season for Units 1 ,2, 3 or 5 and designated depredation hunts during the calendar year.
- $ 10.75 Turkey - Jr./Sr./DAV
- $ 10.75 Turkey - Jr./Sr./DAV Extra
- $ 11.50 Wolf

Resident Permit Fees
- $ 18.25Archery
- $ 12.75Bear Bait
  Available ONLY at Fish and Game Offices
- $ 1.75Disabled Persons - Archery
  Present a completed Disabled Persons Archery Hunting Permit [PDF, 69 KB] form signed by a physician at any IDFG Regional office. Physician certifies that applicant has a permanent disability whereby they do not have use of one (1) or both of his arms or hands. Available ONLY at Fish and Game Offices
- $ 1.75Disabled Persons - Motor Vehicle
  Present a completed Disabled Persons Motor Vehicle Hunting Permit [PDF, 290 KB] form signed by a physician at any IDFG Regional office. Physician certifies the applicant is disabled and has severe mobility impairment per Idaho Code. The words "permanently disabled" on reverse side of Idaho Drivers license is acceptable in lieu of physician certification form. View the Disabled Persons Vehicle Hunting Permit Brochure [PDF, 635 KB] for more information.
- $ 1.75Fishing - State Long-term Care Facility
  Submit application form [PDF, 194 KB] at any IDFG Regional/HQ Office. This permit is only available to State Hospital North, State Hospital South, Idaho State School and Hospital, and State Veterans Homes.
- $ 13.75Fishing - Two-pole
- $ 12.75Hound Hunter
- $ 1.75Migratory Bird
  Federal Migratory Game Bird Harvest Information Program Validation. Dove, duck, goose, coot, sandhill crane and common snipe.
- $ 18.25Muzzleloader
- $ 4.75Sage/Sharp-Tailed Grouse
- $ 12.75Salmon or Steelhead
- $ 7.75Turkey
- $ 23.75Wildlife Management Area Pheasant (17 & older)

Resident Controlled Hunt Fees
- $ 6.25 * Controlled Hunt Application Fee
  Nonrefundable fee to apply for ALL RESIDENT controlled hunts.
- $ 166.75 Bighorn Sheep
  Entire tag amount plus nonrefundable application fee must be submitted at time of application. (Tag Fee + Regular App. Fee = Trophy Species App. Fee) If unsuccessful, applicant is refunded all but the regular application fee.
- $ 11.50 Black Bear
  Adult Applicants submit application fee to enter drawing for tags. Tag fee applies ONLY if drawn.
- $ 6.75 Black Bear
  Jr./Sr./DAV Applicants submit application fee to enter drawing for tags. Tag fee applies ONLY if drawn.
- $ 19.75 Deer
  Adult Applicants submit application fee to enter drawing for tags. Tag fee applies ONLY if drawn.
- $ 10.75 Deer
  Jr./Sr./DAV Applicants submit application fee to enter drawing for tags. Tag fee applies ONLY if drawn.
- $ 30.75 Elk
  Adult Applicants submit application fee to enter drawing for tags. Tag fee applies ONLY if drawn.
- $ 16.50 Elk
  Jr./Sr./DAV Applicants submit application fee to enter drawing for tags. Tag fee applies ONLY if drawn.
- $ 166.75 Moose
  Entire tag amount plus nonrefundable application fee must be submitted at time of application. (Tag Fee + Regular App. Fee = Trophy Species App. Fee) If unsuccessful, applicant is refunded all but the regular application fee.
- $ 166.75 Mountain Goat
  Entire tag amount plus nonrefundable application fee must be submitted at time of application. (Tag Fee + Regular App. Fee = Trophy Species App. Fee) If unsuccessful, applicant is refunded all but the regular application fee.
- $ 31.25 Pronghorn Antelope
  Applicants submit application fee to enter drawing for tags. Tag fee applies ONLY if drawn.
- $ 19.75 Turkey
  Applicants submit application fee to enter drawing for tags. Tag and permit fees apply only if drawn. Permit fee is $7.75.

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→ At License Vendors

→ At Regional Offices

→ Online

→ By phone & credit card: 1-800-554-8685

There is a processing fee for applications made by phone and online.

Are you a resident?

To purchase a resident license, tag, or permit you need to have lived in the State of Idaho for six consecutive months immediately prior to buying a hunting and fishing license. Not sure if you are a resident? Check Idaho’s residency requirements.

Controlled Hunt Information

Idaho has both controlled and general season hunts. General season tags are available on a first-come, first served basis. Hunters need to apply for controlled hunts, which are issued through a random drawing.