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Idaho Hunting License (2026)

Restricted: Idaho requires a hunting license, and hunter-education certification is mandatory for hunters born on or after Jan 1, 1975.

RestrictedVerified Jun 18, 2026

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Idaho requires a hunting license, and hunter-education certification is mandatory for hunters born on or after Jan 1, 1975. Resident and nonresident licenses are available through Idaho F&G.

Official source: idfg.idaho.gov →

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Hunting License in states bordering Idaho

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

MontanaRestricted
Montana requires a hunting license, and hunter-education certification is mandatory for those born after Jan 1, 1985. Licenses are available through Montana FWP.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: fwp.mt.gov · Full Montana rule →
NevadaRestricted
Nevada requires a hunting license, and hunter-education certification is mandatory for those born after Jan 1, 1960. Licenses are available through the Nevada Dept. of Wildlife.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: ndow.org · Full Nevada rule →
OregonRestricted
Oregon requires a hunting license, and hunter-education certification is mandatory for hunters born on or after Jan 1, 1960. Resident and nonresident licenses are available through the OR Dept. of Fish & Wildlife.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: myodfw.com · Full Oregon rule →
UtahRestricted
Utah requires a hunting license, and hunter education is mandatory for those born after Dec 31, 1965. Resident and nonresident licenses are available through the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: wildlife.utah.gov · Full Utah rule →
WashingtonRestricted
Washington requires a hunting license, and hunter-education certification is mandatory for those born after Jan 1, 1972. Resident and nonresident licenses are available through the Washington Dept. of Fish & Wildlife.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: wdfw.wa.gov · Full Washington rule →
WyomingRestricted
Wyoming requires a hunting license, and hunter-education certification is mandatory for those born on or after Jan 1, 1966. Resident and nonresident licenses are available through Wyoming Game & Fish.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: wgfd.wyo.gov · Full Wyoming rule →

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