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IdahoDeer & Turkey Season Dates
2026-2027 deer and turkey season dates for Idaho.
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Whitetail Deer
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery Whitetail Deer Season - Panhandle | Aug 30, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026 | archery | |
| General Whitetail Deer Season - Panhandle | Oct 10, 2026 – Nov 20, 2026 | rifle |
Archery Whitetail Deer Season - Panhandle: Whitetail deer dominant in north Idaho panhandle. Archery season. Verify at idfg.idaho.gov.
General Whitetail Deer Season - Panhandle: Whitetail general season in north Idaho panhandle units. Verify specific unit dates at idfg.idaho.gov.
Whitetail Deer source: idfg.idaho.gov
Turkey
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Turkey Season | Aug 30, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026 | any | |
| Spring Youth Turkey Season | Apr 8, 2027 – Apr 14, 2027 | shotgun | |
| Spring Turkey Season (General) | Apr 15, 2027 – May 25, 2027 | shotgun |
Fall Turkey Season: Fall turkey OTC general season. Landowner permission hunts also available in some areas. Verify at idfg.idaho.gov/rules/upland.
Spring Youth Turkey Season: Youth-only spring turkey opener preceding general season. Verify at idfg.idaho.gov/rules/upland.
Spring Turkey Season (General): General OTC spring turkey. Controlled hunt units require separate draw permit. Verify at idfg.idaho.gov/rules/upland.
Turkey source: idfg.idaho.gov
Mule Deer
Select Units
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short-Range Weapon Mule Deer Season | Oct 10, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | shotgun |
Short-Range Weapon Mule Deer Season: Short-range weapon (shotgun/muzzleloader) season in specified units. Verify unit eligibility at idfg.idaho.gov.
Statewide (varies by Zone/Unit)
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery Mule Deer Season | Aug 30, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026 | archery | |
| General Mule Deer Season | Oct 10, 2026 – Nov 20, 2026 | rifle |
Archery Mule Deer Season: Archery season; specific end dates vary by hunt zone and unit. Some units allow archery through Dec 31. Requires archery permit for non-residents. Verify at idfg.idaho.gov.
General Mule Deer Season: General season dates vary by zone and unit. Controlled hunt units require tag draw. Verify specific unit dates at idfg.idaho.gov.
Mule Deer source: idfg.idaho.gov
Season dates and regulations can change. Always verify current dates with the Idaho state wildlife agency before you hunt.
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