Note: Looking for 2017 seasons?
We have not yet begun the big game season setting process. Stay tuned. These seasons likely won't be available until after March, 2017
We have not yet begun the big game season setting process. Stay tuned. These seasons likely won't be available until after March, 2017
Including Controlled Hunts for Deer, Elk, Pronghorn and Black Bear
2015 and 2016 Big Game Seasons and Rules
- Pages 1-116 [PDF, 6.8MB]
Sections:
- Intro Information — Table of Contents, Getting Started / What's New, Key Dates – Pages 1-7 [PDF, 1.4 MB]
- Deer General Seasons – Pages 8-18 [PDF, 1.1 MB]
- Deer Controlled Hunt Seasons – Pages 19-31 [PDF, 716 KB]
- Elk General Zone Seasons – Pages 32-45 [PDF, 511 KB]
- Elk Controlled Hunt Seasons – Pages 46-60 [PDF, 468 KB]
- Pronghorn Controlled Hunts – Pages 61-64 [PDF, 318 KB]
- Black Bear Seasons – Pages 65-71 [PDF, 578 KB]
- Mountain Lion Seasons – Pages 72-75 [PDF, 530 KB]
- Gray Wolf Seasons – Pages 76-81 [PDF, 577 KB]
- Unit Map and Unit Boundary Descriptions — Bighorn Sheep Raffle – Pages 82-94 [PDF, 1.4 MB]
- General Wildlife Laws — Trespass, Weapons, Hound Hunting, Proxy Statement, Trails, ATV's, Right of Way – Pages 95-105 [PDF, 1.1 MB]
- Controlled and Special Hunt Information — Application Worksheet, Depredation and Permit Information, Map Order Form – Pages 106-111 [PDF, 1.5 MB]
- License, Tag and Permit Fees – Pages 112-116 [PDF, 538 KB]
Notice: Fees may change. It is your responsibility to be aware of changes since these seasons and rules were printed. Please see the fee schedules in the License, Tag and Permit Fees section for current prices.
Controlled Hunt Key Dates
- 1st controlled hunt application period May 1 - June 5.
- Successful 1st draw applicants will be notified by July 10.
- 2nd controlled hunt application period August 5-15.
- Leftover tags from the 2nd drawing go on sale August 25.
After a Successful Hunt
- Big Game Field Dressing
- Backcountry Game Meat Care Guide
- Fill Out A Hunt Report - whether you have a successful hunt or not, please report on your hunt.
Online rules brochures are created in PDF file format. They are produced to keep the online display as close as possible to the printed version.
Printed copies of the rules brochure can be picked up, without charge, at local license vendors or by calling 208-334-3700 to receive a copy by mail.
To view Idaho Fish and Game administrative rules and code, visit the Office of Administrative Rules on the Idaho Department of Administration website.
To advertise in future Idaho Fish and Game rules brochures, call: Rotary Offset Press: 1-253-216-1256.
Idaho Fish & Game strongly encourages wearing hunter orange as a voluntary safety measure.
See the Hunter Orange Policy. — [PDF, 16 kb]
See the Hunter Orange Policy. — [PDF, 16 kb]
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