ID Badger Hunting

Badger in Idaho

Badger hunting season data across 14 GMUs in Idaho. Includes harvest success and public land percentages.

14 Seasons2 Weapon Types

Trapping

GMUTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Zone clearwater-regionTrappingJan 1Jan 1
Zone magic-valley-regionTrappingJan 1Jan 1
Zone panhandle-regionTrappingJan 1Jan 1
Zone salmon-regionTrappingJan 1Jan 1
Zone southeast-regionTrappingJan 1Jan 1
Zone southwest-regionTrappingJan 1Jan 1
Zone upper-snake-regionTrappingJan 1Jan 1

General

GMUTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Zone clearwater-regionGeneralJan 1Jan 1
Zone magic-valley-regionGeneralJan 1Jan 1
Zone panhandle-regionGeneralJan 1Jan 1
Zone salmon-regionGeneralJan 1Jan 1
Zone southeast-regionGeneralJan 1Jan 1
Zone southwest-regionGeneralJan 1Jan 1
Zone upper-snake-regionGeneralJan 1Jan 1

Badger in Idaho: FAQ

When is badger season in Idaho?

Idaho has 14 badger seasons across 7 GMUs, split by weapon (Trapping, General). Exact opening and closing dates are listed in the tables above.

Where is the best place to hunt badger in Idaho?

The best GMUs for badger in Idaho depend on harvest success and public-land access, both shown per GMU above. Compare units before you apply for a tag or plan your hunt.

Plan your Badger hunt in Idaho

View GMU boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas on our interactive map.

Hunting in Canada? Explore Crown Land Maps, Hunting Seasons, Licence Guide, and Regulations for Canadian provinces.