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2026-2027

Idaho Deer Hunting Seasons 2026-2027

Idaho deer seasons are heavily unit-, tag- and controlled-hunt dependent. v5 preserves only official framework coverage.

Last checked: 2026-08-10 Source: Idaho Department of Fish and Game 1 season records
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Method Dates Where Action
Unit-specific deer seasons framework Special
Idaho deer units and controlled-hunt numbers listed in the 2026 Big Game Seasons & Rules Mule Deer or White-tailed Deer As Listed by Unit/tag
View details Official source Official table

Season data compiled and verified against official state sources. Regulations can change. Confirm current rules before hunting.

? Field Honest summarizes official hunting regulations for convenience. Official agency regulations remain controlling.
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Idaho deer map

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Official-source season details

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Special

Antlerless, CWD, urban, holiday, or other special rules. 1 season
Season Dates Geography Notes
Unit-specific deer seasons framework Mule Deer or White-tailed Deer As Listed by Unit/tag Tag or controlled hunt required Check official table
Idaho deer units and controlled-hunt numbers listed in the 2026 Big Game Seasons & Rules unit_and_hunt_number

IDFG publishes deer seasons by unit, general tag and controlled hunt number. This framework record is not a statewide legal-season answer.

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