When does deer season open in Boise Idaho?

Deer season dates in Idaho vary by year and land type (private vs WMA). Specific dates for Ada County have not been confirmed against current IDFG regulations for this guide — see https://idfg.idaho.gov/ for the current Idaho Hunting and Fishing Guide.

Where can I hunt near Boise Idaho?

Public hunting land near Boise is listed in the WMA directory below. IDFG manages all WMAs in Idaho; a WMA license is required in addition to a basic hunting license.

Do I need a license to hunt in Idaho?

Yes. Idaho requires a hunting license for all hunters. Resident annual hunting licenses are available through IDFG. For deer and turkey, a big game permit is also required. Hunting on any Wildlife Management Area (WMA) requires an additional WMA license. Federal duck stamps are required for migratory waterfowl hunting age 16 and older.

Can you hunt on Sundays in Idaho?

Sunday hunting rules in Idaho vary by land type and local ordinance. Verify with IDFG and Ada County before hunting on Sunday.

What is the deer bag limit in Idaho?

Deer bag limits in Idaho vary by land type (private vs WMA) and by antlered vs antlerless. Limits for Ada County have not been confirmed against current IDFG regulations for this guide — see https://idfg.idaho.gov/ for the current Idaho Hunting and Fishing Guide.

Are there bear in the Boise area?

Bear hunting in Idaho is regulated by IDFG. Bear populations and seasons vary by Game Zone. Whether Ada County has an open bear season has not been confirmed for this guide — see https://idfg.idaho.gov/ for the current IDFG hunting guide.

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Live conditions, season status, solunar ratings, WMA profiles, and community hunting coverage for Ada County and Idaho.

Hog: UNK Turkey: UNK Dove: UNK Deer: UNK Idaho

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Live Hunt Conditions

Solunar Rating

2026 Season Guide

First Look • Hunt Conditions

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Waning Crescent

Illumination: 10%

Sunrise 7:27 am

Sunset 5:29 pm

Temp 36°F

Wind 3 mph

Weather as of 7:30 AM ET

Excellent — decreasing moon, peak dawn and dusk movement expected.

100

PRIME

Prime hunting conditions. Get in the stand early.

Idaho • Ada County

Boise Hunting Season Status

Whitetail Deer

UNK

Season DatesUNK — verify with IDFG.

Bag Limit:UNK — verify with IDFG.

No verified Whitetail Deer season data seeded for this clone. Contact your operator to load IDFG canonical dates.

Do not hunt without confirmed regulations from IDFG.

Feral Hog

UNK

Season DatesUNK — verify with IDFG.

Bag Limit:UNK — verify with IDFG.

No verified Feral Hog season data seeded for this clone. Contact your operator to load IDFG canonical dates.

Do not hunt without confirmed regulations from IDFG.

Spring Turkey

UNK

Season DatesUNK — verify with IDFG.

Bag Limit:UNK — verify with IDFG.

No verified Spring Turkey season data seeded for this clone. Contact your operator to load IDFG canonical dates.

Do not hunt without confirmed regulations from IDFG.

Mourning Dove

UNK

Season DatesUNK — verify with IDFG.

Bag Limit:UNK — verify with IDFG.

No verified Mourning Dove season data seeded for this clone. Contact your operator to load IDFG canonical dates.

Do not hunt without confirmed regulations from IDFG.

Season dates shown are for Idaho private lands. WMA dates, license requirements, and antlerless regulations may differ. Always verify current regulations with IDFG before hunting.

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First Look

Boise Hunting Weather Now

36^F

Clear

Feels like 33°F

as of 7:30 AM ET

Wind 3 mph SE

Humidity 80%

Pressure 1026 hPa

Moon Waning Crescent

Location Boise, ID

Field Scout Tips

Nothing is in season today — pure scouting window. Walk property lines, check trail cams, and hang stands for the opener.
Mild temps — perfect for cutting shooting lanes and pulling cards without spooking game.
Use closed season to inventory deer, locate gobblers on the roost, and pattern hog sign for when seasons return.

Solunar Index

Boise Hunt Conditions Today

Temperature

36°F

Optimal

Wind Speed

3 mph

Ideal — Calm

Barometric

1026 hPa

High — Active

Moon Phase

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Prime

PRIME

Prime hunting conditions. Get in the stand early.

Extended Outlook

Boise Hunt Forecast — 5 Days

TODAY

Sunny

59° / 37°

5 mph wind

GOOD

SAT

Mostly Sunny

65° / 43°

7 mph wind

GOOD

SUN

Partly Sunny

62° / 40°

6 mph wind

GOOD

MON

Mostly Cloudy

63° / 42°

5 mph wind

GOOD

TUE

Sunny

64° / 42°

3 mph wind

GOOD

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Idaho Key Dates

ID Hunting Season Calendar

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Dates reflect 2026 Idaho hunting regulations for Idaho. Always verify with the current IDFG Hunting and Fishing Guide. Regulations are subject to change.

Questions and Answers

Boise Hunting FAQ

Common questions about hunting in the Boise area, answered.

Deer season dates in Idaho vary by year and land type (private vs WMA). Specific dates for Ada County have not been confirmed against current IDFG regulations for this guide — see https://idfg.idaho.gov/ for the current Idaho Hunting and Fishing Guide.
Public hunting near Boise is listed in the WMA directory above. IDFG manages all WMAs in Idaho; a WMA license is required in addition to a basic hunting license.
Yes. All hunters in Idaho need a state hunting license. Deer and turkey require an additional big game permit. Hunting on any Wildlife Management Area (WMA) requires a WMA license. Federal migratory bird hunters age 16 and older need a federal duck stamp for waterfowl. Licenses and permits are available through IDFG at https://idfg.idaho.gov/ or at authorized license agents throughout Ada County.
Sunday hunting rules in Idaho vary by land type and local ordinance. Verify with IDFG and Ada County before hunting on Sunday.
Deer bag limits in Idaho vary by land type (private vs WMA) and by antlered vs antlerless. Limits for Ada County have not been confirmed against current IDFG regulations for this guide — see https://idfg.idaho.gov/ for the current Idaho Hunting and Fishing Guide.
Bear hunting in Idaho is regulated by IDFG. Bear populations and seasons vary by Game Zone. Check the current IDFG hunting guide for bear zones and tags relevant to Ada County.

Boise ID Hunting Report

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