Are there any animals you can hunt in Idaho without a tag?
Hunters in Idaho must possess a hunting tag for most species, but there are a few exceptions.
Small game hunting without a tag:
- Ground squirrels
- Jackrabbits
- Mice
- Voles
- Moles
- Gophers
- Pocket gophers
- Coyotes
- Groundhogs
- Marmots
- Nutria
Big game hunting without a tag:
- Mountain lions: Only during a designated season (usually in February and March) and with a trapping permit.
- Wolves: Only if authorized by a government agency as part of a management program.
- Black bears: Only during a designated season (usually in September and October) and with a limited-entry permit.
Harvesting fish without a tag:
- Bullfrogs: May be harvested year-round with no license or tag required.
Additional information:
- Trapping furbearers and predators also requires a license or permit.
- Harvesting migratory birds (e.g., ducks, geese) requires a federal hunting license.
- Always check the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) website for the most up-to-date regulations.
FAQs:
- Can I hunt deer without a tag in Idaho? No, deer hunting requires a valid tag.
- Can I hunt elk without a tag in Idaho? No, elk hunting requires a valid tag.
- Can I hunt antelope without a tag in Idaho? No, antelope hunting requires a valid tag.
- Can I hunt turkey without a tag in Idaho? Yes, wild turkeys may be hunted during the spring season with no tag required.
- Can I hunt rabbits without a tag in Idaho? Yes, rabbits may be hunted year-round with no tag required.
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