This page of Idaho hunting seasons is updated annually. While Thepredatorhunter.com focuses on coyotes, fox, and bobcats, it is hoped other game hunters will take up predator hunting as well. We suggest you check out these predator hunting links specific to the state of Idaho:
Purchase a hunting license in Idaho here.
Learn the rules for hunting coyotes in Idaho.
Learn the rules for hunting bobcats in Idaho.
Learn the rules for hunting fox in Idaho.
Idaho hunting seasons for upland game birds. 2022-2023
FOREST GROUSE: DUSKY (BLUE), RUFFED, AND SPRUCE
AREA 1
Boundary, Bonner, and Kootenai counties, portions of Latah and Clearwater counties in management units 6 and 9, and Benewah and Shoshone counties, except for those portions in management units 8, 8A, 10, and 10A.
Seasons
2022 – 2023 — August 30 through January 31
Daily Bag Limit……………………………………4
in the aggregate Possession Limit ……………………………….. 12 in the aggregate.
AREA 2
Remainder of the state
Seasons
2022 – 2023 — August 30 through December 31
Daily Bag Limit……………………………………
4 in the aggregate Possession Limit ……………………………….. 12 in the aggregate.
CALIFORNIA AND BOBWHITE QUAIL
AREA 1
Ada, Adams, Benewah, Blaine, Boise, Bonner, Boundary, Camas, Canyon, Cassia, Clearwater, Elmore, Gem, Gooding, Idaho, Jerome, Kootenai, Latah, Lewis, Lincoln, Minidoka, Nez Perce, Owyhee, Payette, Shoshone, Twin Falls, Valley, and Washington counties.
Seasons
2022 — September 17 through January 31, 2023
2023 — September 16 through January 31, 2024
Daily Bag Limit…………………………………. 10 in the aggregate Possession Limit ……………………………….. 30 in the aggregate
AREA 2
Remainder of the state: CLOSED.
CHUKAR AND GRAY PARTRIDGE
2022 — September 17 through January 31, 2023
Daily Bag Limit………………….. 8 Chukar & 8 Gray Partridge Possession Limit ……………….24 Chukar & 24 Gray Partridge.
2023 — September 16 through January 31, 2024
Daily Bag Limit………….. 8 Chukar & 8 Gray Partridge Possession Limit ………… 24 Chukar & 24 Gray Partridge.
SHARP-TAILED GROUSE
2022 – 2023 — October 1 through October 31
Daily Bag Limit………………………………………………………… 2
Possession Limit ………………………………………………………. 6
PHEASANTS – ALL VARIETIES
No Hens!
AREA 1
Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, Clearwater, Idaho, Kootenai, Latah, Lewis, Nez Perce, and Shoshone counties.
Seasons
2022 — Resident: October 8 through December 31 Nonresident: October 13 through December 31
2023 — Resident: October 14 through December 31 Nonresident: October 19 through December 31
Daily Bag Limit…………………………………………………. 3 roosters
Possession Limit ……………………………………………….. 9 roosters
AREA 2
Bannock, Bear Lake, Bingham, Bonneville, Butte, Caribou, Clark, Custer, Franklin, Fremont, Jefferson, Lemhi, Madison, Oneida, Power, and Teton counties.
Seasons
2022 — Resident: October 15 through November 30 Nonresident: October 20 through November 30
2023 — Resident: October 21 through November 30 Nonresident: October 26 through November 30
Daily Bag Limit…………………………………………………. 3 roosters
Possession Limit ……………………………………………….. 9 roosters
AREA 3
Includes all parts of the state NOT included in areas 1 and 2.
Seasons
2022 — Resident: October 15 through December 31 Nonresident: October 20 through December 31
2023 — Resident: October 21 through December 31 Nonresident: October 26 through December 31
Daily Bag Limit…………………………………………………. 3 roosters
Possession Limit ………………………………………………… 9 roosters
Youth Hunt Season
2022 — October 1 through October 7
2023 — October 7 through October 13
Idaho hunting seasons for turkey 2022-2023.
Idaho hunting seasons for deer 2022-2023.
Idaho elk hunting season.
Idaho Elk Seasons
| General Season | Aug. 1-Dec. 31st. |
Please check the state hunting regulations for elk for seasons and regions.
Idaho Black Bear Seasons.
| Seasons | Dates |
|---|---|
| Spring Black Bear* | Apr 1 – Jun 30 |
| Fall Black Bear* | Aug 30 – Nov 18 |
Units and dates are different, please check bear hunting regulations.
Idaho hunting seasons for elk, mule and combo.
Elk, Mule Deer and Combo Drop Camp Season Dates
| Seasons | Dates |
|---|---|
| B Tag | Sep 15 – Sep 30 |
| A Tag | Oct 1 – Oct 31 |
| B Tag | Nov 1 – Nov 18 |