Hunting the High Lonesome of the Rocky Mountain West
IDAHO
To get started, this quote gives you an idea of Idaho's more friendly and family oriented approach to hunting: "If you were born on or after January 1, 1975, you must complete a hunter education course to purchase a hunting license OR show proof of a previously held license in Idaho or another state." In other words, Idaho, like all other states has reciprocity as far as Hunter Education Certification is concerned but, they also will recognize an issued license from any other state as proof of Hunter Education.
Here's your first link for Idaho:
http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/public/hunt/
Like the Montana site, there are numerous submenus to click on and here, if you hover over those, you will get a drop down menu of sub-submenus to further reduce your time searching for exactly what you're looking for.
Species hunted include Mountain Lion, Elk, Pronghorn Antelope, Mule Deer, White-tailed Deer, Black Bear, Moose, Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Goat, and Grey Wolf. Idaho makes this distinction but the other Wolf seasons in Montana and Wyoming are for the same species of Wolf.
An example of the non-resident hunter user-friendly attitude can be best expressed by a cut and paste from their website:
http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/ifwis/huntplanner/accessyesguide.aspx
"A L Cattle - Dodson Pass
Respect Private Property
• Ask Permission
• Leave Gates as You Found Them
• Pack Out Your Trash
• Be Courteous
• Stay on Established Roads
(The following part of the web page lists the requirements the landowner has for all hunting on their land—very reasonable.)
Landowner Notification Not Required.
Property Contact:
A L Cattle Inc.
Directions: Travel north of Ola on Squaw Creek about 11 miles Take left on Dodson Pass Rd and main access point is about 1.5 miles.
Description: Dry rangeland, rolling hills with some brushy creek bottoms and timber pockets
Private Land: 1757 acres
Public Land: 7000 acres of BLM
Available: 7/1/2014 - 6/30/2017
Access: Unlimited
Access Restrictions
Restriction: Vehicle use only on existing roads
Restriction: No open fires
Close all gates, do not disturb livestock, leave and maintain a clean camp, limit camping to maximum 3 days."
For private land of over 8,700 acres, the above would be a very unusual (compared to other western states in some instances) opportunity!
There is also the opportunity for an "Idaho Super Hunt!"
Idaho's Super Hunt and Super Hunt Combo tags allow hunters to pursue world class big game in any open hunt in Idaho. Every year, 34 hunters win this special opportunity!
To win a Super Hunt tag, hunters need to enter the Super Hunt Drawings
• Super Hunt species include elk, deer, antelope and moose.
• You do not need a hunting license to enter the Super Hunt Drawings.
If you draw, you will need purchase a license to participate in the hunt.
• Enter as many times as you like.
• Entry deadline for 1st drawing is May 31.
• Entry deadline for 2nd drawing is August 10."
• $6.00 for a single species or $20.00 for all four species, elk, deer, antelope, and moose.
As to Idaho's fee structure, they require a general non-resident hunting license and then you purchase tags for each individual species you want to hunt. The General License also includes a 3-day fishing license.
Your outfitter at Turpin has some more hunters coming in so he won't be breaking camp until he's done for the season. You've had a successful hunt, had a great time, made new friends, and that elk you took with one well-placed heart/lung shot at 575 yards was the crowning moment! Now, it's back to the grind and reality but, There's Always Next Year! And, you'll be back…
T.W. Owen
As author of the above article, I have some experience when it comes to the outdoors, hunting, and, while I didn't go into it in detail, you can add horses to that list. Where's this going? I own and operate Wyoming Fur & Leather Company and invite you to contact me with your custom leather needs that may include scabbards, holsters, belts—both cartridge and gun—slings, horse accoutrements up to and including saddles, etc. My website, www.wyomingleatherco.com, is under construction but will be up soon. In the meantime you can contact me with your custom leather needs at [email protected]. Thanks!
To get started, this quote gives you an idea of Idaho's more friendly and family oriented approach to hunting: "If you were born on or after January 1, 1975, you must complete a hunter education course to purchase a hunting license OR show proof of a previously held license in Idaho or another state." In other words, Idaho, like all other states has reciprocity as far as Hunter Education Certification is concerned but, they also will recognize an issued license from any other state as proof of Hunter Education.
Here's your first link for Idaho:
http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/public/hunt/
Like the Montana site, there are numerous submenus to click on and here, if you hover over those, you will get a drop down menu of sub-submenus to further reduce your time searching for exactly what you're looking for.
Species hunted include Mountain Lion, Elk, Pronghorn Antelope, Mule Deer, White-tailed Deer, Black Bear, Moose, Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Goat, and Grey Wolf. Idaho makes this distinction but the other Wolf seasons in Montana and Wyoming are for the same species of Wolf.
An example of the non-resident hunter user-friendly attitude can be best expressed by a cut and paste from their website:
http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/ifwis/huntplanner/accessyesguide.aspx
"A L Cattle - Dodson Pass
Respect Private Property
• Ask Permission
• Leave Gates as You Found Them
• Pack Out Your Trash
• Be Courteous
• Stay on Established Roads
(The following part of the web page lists the requirements the landowner has for all hunting on their land—very reasonable.)
Landowner Notification Not Required.
Property Contact:
A L Cattle Inc.
Directions: Travel north of Ola on Squaw Creek about 11 miles Take left on Dodson Pass Rd and main access point is about 1.5 miles.
Description: Dry rangeland, rolling hills with some brushy creek bottoms and timber pockets
Private Land: 1757 acres
Public Land: 7000 acres of BLM
Available: 7/1/2014 - 6/30/2017
Access: Unlimited
Access Restrictions
Restriction: Vehicle use only on existing roads
Restriction: No open fires
Close all gates, do not disturb livestock, leave and maintain a clean camp, limit camping to maximum 3 days."
For private land of over 8,700 acres, the above would be a very unusual (compared to other western states in some instances) opportunity!
There is also the opportunity for an "Idaho Super Hunt!"
Idaho's Super Hunt and Super Hunt Combo tags allow hunters to pursue world class big game in any open hunt in Idaho. Every year, 34 hunters win this special opportunity!
To win a Super Hunt tag, hunters need to enter the Super Hunt Drawings
• Super Hunt species include elk, deer, antelope and moose.
• You do not need a hunting license to enter the Super Hunt Drawings.
If you draw, you will need purchase a license to participate in the hunt.
• Enter as many times as you like.
• Entry deadline for 1st drawing is May 31.
• Entry deadline for 2nd drawing is August 10."
• $6.00 for a single species or $20.00 for all four species, elk, deer, antelope, and moose.
As to Idaho's fee structure, they require a general non-resident hunting license and then you purchase tags for each individual species you want to hunt. The General License also includes a 3-day fishing license.
Your outfitter at Turpin has some more hunters coming in so he won't be breaking camp until he's done for the season. You've had a successful hunt, had a great time, made new friends, and that elk you took with one well-placed heart/lung shot at 575 yards was the crowning moment! Now, it's back to the grind and reality but, There's Always Next Year! And, you'll be back…
T.W. Owen
As author of the above article, I have some experience when it comes to the outdoors, hunting, and, while I didn't go into it in detail, you can add horses to that list. Where's this going? I own and operate Wyoming Fur & Leather Company and invite you to contact me with your custom leather needs that may include scabbards, holsters, belts—both cartridge and gun—slings, horse accoutrements up to and including saddles, etc. My website, www.wyomingleatherco.com, is under construction but will be up soon. In the meantime you can contact me with your custom leather needs at [email protected]. Thanks!
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