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What's open to hunt in Idaho

In short

4 deer or turkey seasons are open in Idaho on Saturday, October 24, 2026: turkey (Statewide), deer (Panhandle (North Idaho)), deer (Statewide (varies by Zone/Unit)), deer (Select Units).

Updated October 2026
Next opener
166 days
Spring Youth Turkey Season · Statewide opens Apr 8
Open todayTurkey · StatewideDeer · Panhandle (North Idaho)Deer · Statewide (varies by Zone/Unit)Deer · Select Units
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, 2026Mule deer · Statewide (varies by Zone/Unit) · Oct 10 – Nov 20, 2026 · open nowOPEN · closes NOV 20Mule deerSELECT UNITSMule deer · Select Units · Oct 10 – Dec 31, 2026 · open nowOPEN · closes DEC 31Whitetail deerPANHANDLE (NORTH IDAHO)Whitetail deer · Panhandle (North Idaho) · Aug 30 – Sep 30, 2026Whitetail deer · Panhandle (North Idaho) · Oct 10 – Nov 20, 2026 · open nowOPEN · closes NOV 20TurkeySTATEWIDETurkey · Statewide · Aug 30 – Nov 30, 2026 · open nowOPEN · closes NOV 30Turkey · Statewide · Apr 8 – Apr 14, 2027Turkey · Statewide · Apr 15 – May 25, 2027TODAY OCT 24

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?

4 deer or turkey seasons are open in Idaho on Saturday, October 24, 2026: turkey (Statewide), deer (Panhandle (North Idaho)), deer (Statewide (varies by Zone/Unit)), deer (Select Units).

When is the next hunting season opener in Idaho?

Spring Youth Turkey Season (Statewide) opens in 166 days, on Thursday, April 8.