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What's open to hunt in Idaho

In short

3 deer or turkey seasons are open in Idaho on Friday, September 11, 2026: deer (Statewide (varies by Zone/Unit)), deer (Panhandle (North Idaho)), turkey (Statewide).

Updated September 2026
Next opener
29 days
General Whitetail Deer Season - Panhandle · Panhandle (North Idaho) opens Oct 10
Open todayDeer · Statewide (varies by Zone/Unit)Deer · Panhandle (North Idaho)Turkey · Statewide
License yearSep 1, 2026 – Aug 31, 2027
Deer & turkey · Idaho · 2026-2027 license year
SEPOCTNOVDECJANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGMule deerSTATEWIDE (VARIES BY ZONE/UNIT)Mule deer · Statewide (varies by Zone/Unit) · Aug 30 – Sep 30, 2026 · open nowOPEN · closes SEP 30Mule deer · Statewide (varies by Zone/Unit) · Oct 10 – Nov 20, 2026Mule deerSELECT UNITSMule deer · Select Units · Oct 10 – Dec 31, 2026Whitetail deerPANHANDLE (NORTH IDAHO)Whitetail deer · Panhandle (North Idaho) · Aug 30 – Sep 30, 2026 · open nowOPEN · closes SEP 30Whitetail deer · Panhandle (North Idaho) · Oct 10 – Nov 20, 2026TurkeySTATEWIDETurkey · Statewide · Aug 30 – Nov 30, 2026 · open nowOPEN · closes NOV 30Turkey · Statewide · Apr 8 – Apr 14, 2027Turkey · Statewide · Apr 15 – May 25, 2027TODAY SEP 11

Idaho season table·Idaho regulations·Always verify current dates with the state agency before you hunt.

Hunting in Idaho, answered

What deer and turkey seasons are open in Idaho today?

3 deer or turkey seasons are open in Idaho on Friday, September 11, 2026: deer (Statewide (varies by Zone/Unit)), deer (Panhandle (North Idaho)), turkey (Statewide).

When is the next hunting season opener in Idaho?

General Whitetail Deer Season - Panhandle (Panhandle (North Idaho)) opens in 29 days, on Saturday, October 10.