Hunting

Hunting in wilderness areas 

Excellent hunting opportunities are available in Idaho for big game and upland game birds, including mule deer, antelope, chukar and sage grouse.  All hunting permits are administered by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game.  Commercial hunting outfitters must be licensed by the State of Idaho and permitted by the BLM.

All motorized vehicles, including ATVs used for hunting, should use existing or designated vehicle routes.  To protect wildlife, reduce erosion and prevent the spread of weeds, please don’t travel cross-country or create new vehicle tracks. 

See the following maps of motorized vehicle restrictions on public land by big game hunt unit. 

Hunt Unit 22 - Adams County  | Hunt Unit 24 - Valley County | Hunt Unit 31 - Washington County | Hunt Unit 32 - Washington & Gem Counties | Hunt Unit 32A - Adams & Gem Counties | Hunt Unit 33 - Boise County | Hunt Unit 38 - Ada & Canyon Counties | Hunt Unit 39 - Ada, Boise & Elmore Counties | Hunt Unit 43 - Camas & Elmore Counties | Hunt Unit 45 - Camas & Elmore Counties

For more information on hunting regulations and license information, please visit the Idaho Department of Fish and Game website.  For outfitter licensing information, visit the Idaho Outfitters and Guides Licensing Board website.

Click here to view the Big Game Hunting Blinds brochure to learn more about the proper placement of hunting blinds.