Idaho Turkey Hunting
Plan your Idaho turkey hunt with season dates, license options, and hunting opportunities organized by unit. Browse available private-land hunts and book access directly from landowners.
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Browse private-land turkey hunts across Idaho, organized by unit, and book directly with landowners.
Idaho Turkey Seasons
These dates represent the “general” season dates. Check the individual hunting unit regulations for the most accurate season dates and regulations.
Wild Spring Hunt General
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Youth hunters
Youth Hunt General Season
Wild Spring Hunt
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Youth hunters
Youth Hunt
Spring Controlled Hunt
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Wild Spring General
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Wild Fall General Season Aug 30 Oct 9
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Wild Fall General Season Aug 30 Dec 31
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Wild Fall General Season Aug 30 Jan 31
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Idaho Turkey Licenses
Resident Licenses
| License | Availability | Eligibility | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Controlled Hunt Application for Deer, Elk, Pronghorn, Bear, or Turkey | Draw | — | $6.25$6.25 application fee |
Price is each; same with and without price lock | |||
| General Hunt Turkey Tag | — | — | $12.25 |
Discounted resident second or subsequent tags following the first full-price general or controlled hunt tag purchase. Fee includes the vendor issuance fee. Three (3) general hunt tags can be purchased in a calendar year. | |||
| Second Turkey or Subsequent Turkey Tag | — | — | $12.25 |
Price is each; same with and without price lock Price is per tag ($12.25 ea.); same with and without price lock | |||
| Special Unit Turkey Tag | — | — | $5.00 |
Price is each; same with and without price lock Price is per tag ($5.00 ea.); same with and without price lock | |||
| Second Turkey or Subsequent Turkey | — | Adult | $12.25 |
With Price Lock Annual $12.25 per tag; Without Price Lock Annual $12.25 per tag; 3-Year N/A. | |||
| Special Unit Turkey | — | Adult | $5.00 |
With Price Lock Annual $5.00 per tag; Without Price Lock Annual $5.00 per tag; 3-Year N/A. | |||
| Turkey | — | Adult | $22.75 |
With Price Lock Annual $19.75; Without Price Lock Annual $22.75; 3-Year N/A. | |||
| Turkey Tag | — | — | $22.75 |
Without Price Lock annual price: $22.75. Price Lock annual price: $19.75. Price Lock Annual: $19.75. | |||
| Turkey | — | Youth, senior, and disabled hunters; Veteran | $12.50 |
With Price Lock Annual $10.75 per tag; Without Price Lock Annual $12.50 per tag; 3-Year N/A. | |||
| Turkey Tag | — | Youth, senior, and disabled hunters; Veteran | $12.50 |
Without Price Lock annual price: $12.5. Price Lock annual price: $10.75. price is each Price Lock Annual: $10.75; standard price is per tag ($12.50 ea.). | |||
Nonresident Licenses
| License | Availability | Eligibility | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application for deer, elk, pronghorn, bear, or Turkey | Draw | — | $18.00$18.00 application fee |
Price is per each (ea.). | |||
| Special Unit Turkey | — | Adult | $5.00 |
5.00 ea. Price is per each. | |||
| Special Unit Turkey | — | — | $5.00 |
Price is per each (ea.). | |||
| Turkey | — | Adult | $88.00 |
88.00 ea. Price is per each. | |||
| Turkey | — | — | $88.00 |
Price is per each (ea.). | |||
| Turkey | — | Disabled hunters; Veteran | $19.75 |
Footnote 4; 19.75 ea. Price is per each (ea.). Footnote 4. Price is per each. Footnote 4. | |||
| Turkey | — | Youth hunters; Junior; Mentored | $44.75 |
Footnote 4; 44.75 ea. Price is per each (ea.). Footnote 4. Price is per each. Footnote 4. | |||
Frequently Asked Questions
Idaho's approximate 2026 turkey calendar varies by hunt and unit. The youth general hunt runs from April 8 through April 14, and a separate youth hunt runs from April 8 through May 25. Spring controlled and general hunts run from April 15 through May 25. The listed fall general seasons run from August 30 through October 9, August 30 through December 31, or August 30, 2026, through January 31, 2027, depending on the hunt.
