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Idaho Hunting Laws

Idaho has no minimum caliber for centerfire big game rifles or handguns — any centerfire cartridge is legal — but rimfire firearms and muzzleloading handguns are unlawful for deer, elk, and most other big game. Hunter orange is recommended, not required, for big game.

Every rule below cites the official regulation. Last verified August 30, 2026.

At a glance

Wildlife agency
Idaho Department of Fish and Game
Regulations year
2026
Coverage
Verified against primary sources
Verified rules on file
50
Rules pending review
1
Zones with special rules
0

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Air Gun

7 rules
Species Rule Citation Verified
White-tailed / Mule Deer Pre-charged pneumatic airguns must fire at least .35 caliber projectiles for deer, pronghorn, or mountain lion.
"With any airgun using pre-charged pneumatic power to propel a projectile (excluding shot and arrows) with unignited compressed air or gas and projectiles less than thirty-five (0.35) caliber for deer, pronghorn antelo..."
IDAPA 13.01.08.410.02.h Aug 2026
Pronghorn Pre-charged pneumatic airguns must fire at least .35 caliber projectiles for deer, pronghorn, or mountain lion.
"With any airgun using pre-charged pneumatic power to propel a projectile (excluding shot and arrows) with unignited compressed air or gas and projectiles less than thirty-five (0.35) caliber for deer, pronghorn antelo..."
IDAPA 13.01.08.410.02.h Aug 2026
Mountain Lion Pre-charged pneumatic airguns must fire at least .35 caliber projectiles for deer, pronghorn, or mountain lion.
"With any airgun using pre-charged pneumatic power to propel a projectile (excluding shot and arrows) with unignited compressed air or gas and projectiles less than thirty-five (0.35) caliber for deer, pronghorn antelo..."
IDAPA 13.01.08.410.02.h Aug 2026
Elk Pre-charged pneumatic airguns must fire at least .45 caliber projectiles for elk, moose, or black bear. IDAPA 13.01.08.410.02.h Aug 2026
Moose Pre-charged pneumatic airguns must fire at least .45 caliber projectiles for elk, moose, or black bear. IDAPA 13.01.08.410.02.h Aug 2026
Black Bear Pre-charged pneumatic airguns must fire at least .45 caliber projectiles for elk, moose, or black bear. IDAPA 13.01.08.410.02.h Aug 2026
Wild Turkey Airguns used for turkey must fire at least .30 caliber projectiles (pre-charged pneumatic, unignited compressed air/gas).
"With any airgun using pre-charged pneumatic power to propel a projectile (including shot and arrows) with unignited compressed air or gas and projectiles less than thirty (.30) caliber."
IDAPA 13.01.09.300.02.d Aug 2026

All weapons

2 rules
Species Rule Citation Verified
Small Game Hunter orange (36 sq in above the waist) is required only where an Upland Game Bird Permit is required (Department-stocked pheasant sites). Idaho does not require hunter orange for big game hunting — it is recommended only.
"When hunting on locations where an Upland Game Bird Permit is required, without wearing at least thirty-six (36) square inches of visible hunter orange above the waist."
IDAPA 13.01.09.300.01.e Aug 2026
All species Idaho's big game weapon rules do not list suppressors as an unlawful method of take, and industry compilations report suppressors as legal for hunting, but no primary source with an affirmative statement was located. No prohibition found in IDAPA 13.01.08 Sections 404-413 (Special Weapon Seasons / Unlawful Methods of Take) Aug 2026 needs review

Handgun

10 rules
Species Rule Citation Verified
White-tailed / Mule Deer No minimum caliber — any centerfire rifle or handgun cartridge is legal for big game. Rimfire rifles/handguns and muzzleloading handguns (pistols) are unlawful, except when hunting mountain lion or a trapped gray wolf.
"With any rimfire rifle, rimfire handgun or any muzzleloading handgun, except for mountain lion and trapped gray wolf."
IDAPA 13.01.08.410.01.c Aug 2026
Elk No minimum caliber — any centerfire rifle or handgun cartridge is legal for big game. Rimfire rifles/handguns and muzzleloading handguns (pistols) are unlawful, except when hunting mountain lion or a trapped gray wolf.
"With any rimfire rifle, rimfire handgun or any muzzleloading handgun, except for mountain lion and trapped gray wolf."
IDAPA 13.01.08.410.01.c Aug 2026
Moose No minimum caliber — any centerfire rifle or handgun cartridge is legal for big game. Rimfire rifles/handguns and muzzleloading handguns (pistols) are unlawful, except when hunting mountain lion or a trapped gray wolf.
"With any rimfire rifle, rimfire handgun or any muzzleloading handgun, except for mountain lion and trapped gray wolf."
IDAPA 13.01.08.410.01.c Aug 2026
Pronghorn No minimum caliber — any centerfire rifle or handgun cartridge is legal for big game. Rimfire rifles/handguns and muzzleloading handguns (pistols) are unlawful, except when hunting mountain lion or a trapped gray wolf.
"With any rimfire rifle, rimfire handgun or any muzzleloading handgun, except for mountain lion and trapped gray wolf."
IDAPA 13.01.08.410.01.c Aug 2026
Black Bear No minimum caliber — any centerfire rifle or handgun cartridge is legal for big game. Rimfire rifles/handguns and muzzleloading handguns (pistols) are unlawful, except when hunting mountain lion or a trapped gray wolf.
"With any rimfire rifle, rimfire handgun or any muzzleloading handgun, except for mountain lion and trapped gray wolf."
IDAPA 13.01.08.410.01.c Aug 2026
White-tailed / Mule Deer During Short-Range Weapon Only seasons, legal handguns are limited to straight-wall centerfire cartridges.
"Any handgun using straight wall centerfire cartridges."
IDAPA 13.01.08.407.01.e Aug 2026
Elk During Short-Range Weapon Only seasons, legal handguns are limited to straight-wall centerfire cartridges.
"Any handgun using straight wall centerfire cartridges."
IDAPA 13.01.08.407.01.e Aug 2026
Moose During Short-Range Weapon Only seasons, legal handguns are limited to straight-wall centerfire cartridges.
"Any handgun using straight wall centerfire cartridges."
IDAPA 13.01.08.407.01.e Aug 2026
Pronghorn During Short-Range Weapon Only seasons, legal handguns are limited to straight-wall centerfire cartridges.
"Any handgun using straight wall centerfire cartridges."
IDAPA 13.01.08.407.01.e Aug 2026
Black Bear During Short-Range Weapon Only seasons, legal handguns are limited to straight-wall centerfire cartridges.
"Any handgun using straight wall centerfire cartridges."
IDAPA 13.01.08.407.01.e Aug 2026

Muzzleloader

21 rules
Species Rule Citation Verified
White-tailed / Mule Deer Muzzleloading rifles/muskets must be at least .45 caliber for deer, pronghorn, or mountain lion.
"With a muzzleloading rifle or musket which is less than forty-five (.45) caliber for deer, pronghorn, mountain lion, or gray wolf, or which is less than fifty (.50) caliber for elk, moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goat..."
IDAPA 13.01.08.410.03.a Aug 2026
Pronghorn Muzzleloading rifles/muskets must be at least .45 caliber for deer, pronghorn, or mountain lion.
"With a muzzleloading rifle or musket which is less than forty-five (.45) caliber for deer, pronghorn, mountain lion, or gray wolf, or which is less than fifty (.50) caliber for elk, moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goat..."
IDAPA 13.01.08.410.03.a Aug 2026
Mountain Lion Muzzleloading rifles/muskets must be at least .45 caliber for deer, pronghorn, or mountain lion.
"With a muzzleloading rifle or musket which is less than forty-five (.45) caliber for deer, pronghorn, mountain lion, or gray wolf, or which is less than fifty (.50) caliber for elk, moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goat..."
IDAPA 13.01.08.410.03.a Aug 2026
Elk Muzzleloading rifles/muskets must be at least .50 caliber for elk, moose, or black bear. IDAPA 13.01.08.410.03.a Aug 2026
Moose Muzzleloading rifles/muskets must be at least .50 caliber for elk, moose, or black bear. IDAPA 13.01.08.410.03.a Aug 2026
Black Bear Muzzleloading rifles/muskets must be at least .50 caliber for elk, moose, or black bear. IDAPA 13.01.08.410.03.a Aug 2026
White-tailed / Mule Deer During Muzzleloader Only seasons, the muzzleloader must use flint, musket cap, or percussion cap ignition — inline actions using 209 shotshell primers are not legal.
"Is equipped only with flint, musket cap, or percussion cap. 209 primers are prohibited."
IDAPA 13.01.08.406.01.f Aug 2026
Elk During Muzzleloader Only seasons, the muzzleloader must use flint, musket cap, or percussion cap ignition — inline actions using 209 shotshell primers are not legal.
"Is equipped only with flint, musket cap, or percussion cap. 209 primers are prohibited."
IDAPA 13.01.08.406.01.f Aug 2026
Moose During Muzzleloader Only seasons, the muzzleloader must use flint, musket cap, or percussion cap ignition — inline actions using 209 shotshell primers are not legal.
"Is equipped only with flint, musket cap, or percussion cap. 209 primers are prohibited."
IDAPA 13.01.08.406.01.f Aug 2026
Pronghorn During Muzzleloader Only seasons, the muzzleloader must use flint, musket cap, or percussion cap ignition — inline actions using 209 shotshell primers are not legal.
"Is equipped only with flint, musket cap, or percussion cap. 209 primers are prohibited."
IDAPA 13.01.08.406.01.f Aug 2026
Black Bear During Muzzleloader Only seasons, the muzzleloader must use flint, musket cap, or percussion cap ignition — inline actions using 209 shotshell primers are not legal.
"Is equipped only with flint, musket cap, or percussion cap. 209 primers are prohibited."
IDAPA 13.01.08.406.01.f Aug 2026
White-tailed / Mule Deer During Muzzleloader Only seasons, only open or peep sights are legal — no magnified scopes.
"Is equipped only with open or peep sights."
IDAPA 13.01.08.406.01.c Aug 2026
Elk During Muzzleloader Only seasons, only open or peep sights are legal — no magnified scopes.
"Is equipped only with open or peep sights."
IDAPA 13.01.08.406.01.c Aug 2026
Moose During Muzzleloader Only seasons, only open or peep sights are legal — no magnified scopes.
"Is equipped only with open or peep sights."
IDAPA 13.01.08.406.01.c Aug 2026
Pronghorn During Muzzleloader Only seasons, only open or peep sights are legal — no magnified scopes.
"Is equipped only with open or peep sights."
IDAPA 13.01.08.406.01.c Aug 2026
Black Bear During Muzzleloader Only seasons, only open or peep sights are legal — no magnified scopes.
"Is equipped only with open or peep sights."
IDAPA 13.01.08.406.01.c Aug 2026
White-tailed / Mule Deer During Muzzleloader Only seasons, only a patched round ball or a conical metal/metal-alloy projectile may be loaded (accuracy tips are allowed).
"Is loaded only with a patched round ball or conical metal or metal alloy projectile, except accuracy tips are allowed."
IDAPA 13.01.08.406.01.h Aug 2026
Elk During Muzzleloader Only seasons, only a patched round ball or a conical metal/metal-alloy projectile may be loaded (accuracy tips are allowed).
"Is loaded only with a patched round ball or conical metal or metal alloy projectile, except accuracy tips are allowed."
IDAPA 13.01.08.406.01.h Aug 2026
Moose During Muzzleloader Only seasons, only a patched round ball or a conical metal/metal-alloy projectile may be loaded (accuracy tips are allowed).
"Is loaded only with a patched round ball or conical metal or metal alloy projectile, except accuracy tips are allowed."
IDAPA 13.01.08.406.01.h Aug 2026
Pronghorn During Muzzleloader Only seasons, only a patched round ball or a conical metal/metal-alloy projectile may be loaded (accuracy tips are allowed).
"Is loaded only with a patched round ball or conical metal or metal alloy projectile, except accuracy tips are allowed."
IDAPA 13.01.08.406.01.h Aug 2026
Black Bear During Muzzleloader Only seasons, only a patched round ball or a conical metal/metal-alloy projectile may be loaded (accuracy tips are allowed).
"Is loaded only with a patched round ball or conical metal or metal alloy projectile, except accuracy tips are allowed."
IDAPA 13.01.08.406.01.h Aug 2026

Rifle

5 rules
Species Rule Citation Verified
White-tailed / Mule Deer No minimum caliber — any centerfire rifle or handgun cartridge is legal for big game. Rimfire rifles/handguns and muzzleloading handguns (pistols) are unlawful, except when hunting mountain lion or a trapped gray wolf.
"With any rimfire rifle, rimfire handgun or any muzzleloading handgun, except for mountain lion and trapped gray wolf."
IDAPA 13.01.08.410.01.c Aug 2026
Elk No minimum caliber — any centerfire rifle or handgun cartridge is legal for big game. Rimfire rifles/handguns and muzzleloading handguns (pistols) are unlawful, except when hunting mountain lion or a trapped gray wolf.
"With any rimfire rifle, rimfire handgun or any muzzleloading handgun, except for mountain lion and trapped gray wolf."
IDAPA 13.01.08.410.01.c Aug 2026
Moose No minimum caliber — any centerfire rifle or handgun cartridge is legal for big game. Rimfire rifles/handguns and muzzleloading handguns (pistols) are unlawful, except when hunting mountain lion or a trapped gray wolf.
"With any rimfire rifle, rimfire handgun or any muzzleloading handgun, except for mountain lion and trapped gray wolf."
IDAPA 13.01.08.410.01.c Aug 2026
Pronghorn No minimum caliber — any centerfire rifle or handgun cartridge is legal for big game. Rimfire rifles/handguns and muzzleloading handguns (pistols) are unlawful, except when hunting mountain lion or a trapped gray wolf.
"With any rimfire rifle, rimfire handgun or any muzzleloading handgun, except for mountain lion and trapped gray wolf."
IDAPA 13.01.08.410.01.c Aug 2026
Black Bear No minimum caliber — any centerfire rifle or handgun cartridge is legal for big game. Rimfire rifles/handguns and muzzleloading handguns (pistols) are unlawful, except when hunting mountain lion or a trapped gray wolf.
"With any rimfire rifle, rimfire handgun or any muzzleloading handgun, except for mountain lion and trapped gray wolf."
IDAPA 13.01.08.410.01.c Aug 2026

Shotgun

6 rules
Species Rule Citation Verified
White-tailed / Mule Deer Shotguns used for big game must use slugs or shot no smaller than double-aught (#00) buckshot.
"With any shotgun using any shot smaller than double-aught (#00) buck."
IDAPA 13.01.08.410.01.b Aug 2026
Elk Shotguns used for big game must use slugs or shot no smaller than double-aught (#00) buckshot.
"With any shotgun using any shot smaller than double-aught (#00) buck."
IDAPA 13.01.08.410.01.b Aug 2026
Moose Shotguns used for big game must use slugs or shot no smaller than double-aught (#00) buckshot.
"With any shotgun using any shot smaller than double-aught (#00) buck."
IDAPA 13.01.08.410.01.b Aug 2026
Pronghorn Shotguns used for big game must use slugs or shot no smaller than double-aught (#00) buckshot.
"With any shotgun using any shot smaller than double-aught (#00) buck."
IDAPA 13.01.08.410.01.b Aug 2026
Black Bear Shotguns used for big game must use slugs or shot no smaller than double-aught (#00) buckshot.
"With any shotgun using any shot smaller than double-aught (#00) buck."
IDAPA 13.01.08.410.01.b Aug 2026
Wild Turkey Turkey shot may not exceed BB size (lead) or T size (steel). Idaho does not require nontoxic shot for turkey.
"With lead shot exceeding BB size. ... With steel shot exceeding T size."
IDAPA 13.01.09.300.02.a-b Aug 2026

Federal rules that apply in every state

These federal requirements apply in Idaho on top of state law.

Federal law: only USFWS-approved nontoxic shot may be used — or even possessed — while hunting waterfowl, coots, and aggregate-bag species. 50 CFR § 20.21(j)(1)–(3)
Federal law: shotguns for migratory birds are limited to 3 shells total (magazine + chamber) with a one-piece plug; limited light-goose and September Canada goose season exceptions exist. 50 CFR § 20.21(b)
Federal law: shotguns for migratory birds may be no larger than 10 gauge. 50 CFR § 20.21(a)
Federal law prohibits taking migratory birds with a rifle, pistol, or fully automatic firearm. 50 CFR § 20.21(a)
On Waterfowl Production Areas and designated National Wildlife Refuge lands, possessing shot other than approved nontoxic shot is prohibited; individual refuges may impose stricter rules. 50 CFR § 32.2(k)

Sources

BLM Idaho Surface Management Agency (land ownership / SMA) U.S. Bureau of Land Management, Idaho State Office · retrieved August 31, 2026
Controlled Hunt Information (IDFG web page, with 2026 news teasers) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved August 31, 2026
Controlled Hunts - All Species, BigGame='California Sheep' AND Year=2025 (hunt-area boundaries) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Controlled Hunts - All Species, BigGame='Deer' AND Year=2025 (hunt-area boundaries) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved August 31, 2026
Controlled Hunts - All Species, BigGame='Elk' AND Year=2025 (hunt-area boundaries) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved August 31, 2026
Controlled Hunts - All Species, BigGame='Goat' AND Year=2025 (hunt-area boundaries) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Controlled Hunts - All Species, BigGame='Moose' AND Year=2025 (hunt-area boundaries) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Controlled Hunts - All Species, BigGame='Pronghorn' AND Year=2025 (hunt-area boundaries) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved August 31, 2026
Controlled Hunts - All Species, BigGame='Rocky Mtn Sheep' AND Year=2025 (hunt-area boundaries) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Big Game 2026 Seasons & Rules (brochure, 124 pp., last updated 04-07-2026) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved August 31, 2026
Idaho Hunter Orange Policy Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved August 30, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, California bighorn sheep 2005 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, California bighorn sheep 2006 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, California bighorn sheep 2007 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, California bighorn sheep 2008 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, California bighorn sheep 2009 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, California bighorn sheep 2010 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, California bighorn sheep 2011 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, California bighorn sheep 2012 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, California bighorn sheep 2013 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, California bighorn sheep 2014 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, California bighorn sheep 2015 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, California bighorn sheep 2016 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, California bighorn sheep 2017 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, California bighorn sheep 2018 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, California bighorn sheep 2019 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, California bighorn sheep 2020 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, California bighorn sheep 2021 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, California bighorn sheep 2022 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, California bighorn sheep 2023 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, California bighorn sheep 2024 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, California bighorn sheep 2025 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, deer 2021 (general + controlled hunt tables) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved August 31, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, deer 2022 (general + controlled hunt tables) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved August 31, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, deer 2023 (general + controlled hunt tables) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved August 31, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, deer 2024 (general + controlled hunt tables) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved August 31, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, deer 2025 (general + controlled hunt tables) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved August 31, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, elk 2021 (general + controlled hunt tables) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved August 31, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, elk 2022 (general + controlled hunt tables) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved August 31, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, elk 2023 (general + controlled hunt tables) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved August 31, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, elk 2024 (general + controlled hunt tables) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved August 31, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, elk 2025 (general + controlled hunt tables) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved August 31, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, moose 2005 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, moose 2006 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, moose 2007 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, moose 2008 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, moose 2009 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, moose 2010 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, moose 2011 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, moose 2012 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, moose 2013 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, moose 2014 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, moose 2015 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, moose 2016 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, moose 2017 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, moose 2018 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, moose 2019 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, moose 2020 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, moose 2021 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, moose 2022 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, moose 2023 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, moose 2024 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, moose 2025 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, mountain goat 2005 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, mountain goat 2006 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, mountain goat 2007 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, mountain goat 2008 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, mountain goat 2009 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, mountain goat 2010 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, mountain goat 2011 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, mountain goat 2012 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, mountain goat 2013 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, mountain goat 2014 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, mountain goat 2015 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, mountain goat 2016 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, mountain goat 2017 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, mountain goat 2018 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, mountain goat 2019 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, mountain goat 2020 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, mountain goat 2021 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, mountain goat 2022 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, mountain goat 2023 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, mountain goat 2024 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, mountain goat 2025 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, pronghorn 2021 (general + controlled hunt tables) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved August 31, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, pronghorn 2022 (general + controlled hunt tables) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved August 31, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, pronghorn 2023 (general + controlled hunt tables) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved August 31, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, pronghorn 2024 (general + controlled hunt tables) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved August 31, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, pronghorn 2025 (general + controlled hunt tables) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved August 31, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep 2005 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep 2006 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep 2007 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep 2008 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep 2009 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep 2010 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep 2011 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep 2012 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep 2013 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep 2014 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep 2015 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep 2016 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep 2017 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep 2018 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep 2019 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep 2020 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep 2021 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep 2022 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep 2023 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep 2024 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Hunt Planner Harvest Statistics, Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep 2025 (controlled hunt table) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved September 1, 2026
Idaho Moose, Bighorn Sheep & Mountain Goat 2025 & 2026 Seasons & Rules (brochure, 52 pp.) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved August 31, 2026
IDAPA 13.01.04 - Rules Governing Licensing (Idaho Department of Fish and Game), current chapter (section dates 7-1-26) Idaho Department of Administration, Office of Administrative Rules / Idaho Fish and Game Commission · retrieved August 31, 2026
IDAPA 13.01.08 — Rules Governing the Taking of Big Game Animals Idaho Department of Fish and Game / Idaho Administrative Code · retrieved August 30, 2026
IDAPA 13.01.09 — Rules Governing Taking of Game Birds and Upland Game Animals Idaho Department of Fish and Game / Idaho Administrative Code · retrieved August 30, 2026
IDFG Hunt Planner drawing odds JSON, Elk, 2022 season, first drawing (204 controlled hunts) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved August 31, 2026
IDFG Hunt Planner drawing odds JSON, Elk, 2022 season, second drawing (116 controlled hunts) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved August 31, 2026
IDFG Hunt Planner drawing odds JSON, Elk, 2023 season, first drawing (214 controlled hunts) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved August 31, 2026
IDFG Hunt Planner drawing odds JSON, Elk, 2023 season, second drawing (121 controlled hunts) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved August 31, 2026
IDFG Hunt Planner drawing odds JSON, Elk, 2024 season, first drawing (207 controlled hunts) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved August 31, 2026
IDFG Hunt Planner drawing odds JSON, Elk, 2024 season, second drawing (143 controlled hunts) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved August 31, 2026
IDFG Hunt Planner drawing odds JSON, Elk, 2025 season, first drawing (182 controlled hunts) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved August 31, 2026
IDFG Hunt Planner drawing odds JSON, Elk, 2025 season, second drawing (138 controlled hunts) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved August 31, 2026
IDFG Hunt Planner drawing odds JSON, Elk, 2026 season, first drawing (182 controlled hunts) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved August 31, 2026
IDFG Hunt Planner drawing odds JSON, Moose, 2022 season, first drawing (91 controlled hunts) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved August 31, 2026
IDFG Hunt Planner drawing odds JSON, Moose, 2023 season, first drawing (94 controlled hunts) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved August 31, 2026
IDFG Hunt Planner drawing odds JSON, Moose, 2024 season, first drawing (94 controlled hunts) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved August 31, 2026
IDFG Hunt Planner drawing odds JSON, Moose, 2024 season, second drawing (1 controlled hunts) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved August 31, 2026
IDFG Hunt Planner drawing odds JSON, Moose, 2025 season, first drawing (94 controlled hunts) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved August 31, 2026
IDFG Hunt Planner drawing odds JSON, Moose, 2026 season, first drawing (94 controlled hunts) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved August 31, 2026
IDFG Hunt Planner drawing odds JSON, Pronghorn, 2022 season, first drawing (56 controlled hunts) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved August 31, 2026
IDFG Hunt Planner drawing odds JSON, Pronghorn, 2022 season, second drawing (37 controlled hunts) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved August 31, 2026
IDFG Hunt Planner drawing odds JSON, Pronghorn, 2023 season, first drawing (53 controlled hunts) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved August 31, 2026
IDFG Hunt Planner drawing odds JSON, Pronghorn, 2023 season, second drawing (18 controlled hunts) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved August 31, 2026
IDFG Hunt Planner drawing odds JSON, Pronghorn, 2024 season, first drawing (51 controlled hunts) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved August 31, 2026
IDFG Hunt Planner drawing odds JSON, Pronghorn, 2024 season, second drawing (27 controlled hunts) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved August 31, 2026
IDFG Hunt Planner drawing odds JSON, Pronghorn, 2025 season, first drawing (54 controlled hunts) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved August 31, 2026
IDFG Hunt Planner drawing odds JSON, Pronghorn, 2025 season, second drawing (23 controlled hunts) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved August 31, 2026
IDFG Hunt Planner drawing odds JSON, Pronghorn, 2026 season, first drawing (54 controlled hunts) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved August 31, 2026
License, Tag, and Permit Costs - Nonresidents (IDFG web page) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved August 31, 2026
License, Tag, and Permit Costs - Residents (IDFG web page) Idaho Department of Fish and Game · retrieved August 31, 2026

Sources & methodology

Rules on this page are verified against state statutes, administrative code, official agency regulation digests, and federal regulations — never forums, retailer blogs, or hunter-ed course summaries. Rules we could not yet pin to a primary source are labeled needs review and never produce a green "legal" answer. Cartridge energy figures used by the checker are typical factory-load values; where a rule sets an energy or bullet-weight floor, verify your specific load's manufacturer rating.

Legal disclaimer — please read

This page is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Hunting regulations change every season, vary by zone, season, land type, and county ordinance, and are interpreted by the state's enforcement officers — not by this page.

  • Confirm every rule in the current official Idaho hunting regulations before your hunt.
  • Check season dates, license and tag requirements, zone boundaries, and local ordinances — this page covers equipment rules only.
  • When in doubt, contact Idaho Department of Fish and Game directly.

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