ID Beaver Hunting

Idaho Beaver GMUs & Season 2026

Beaver season in Idaho runs Oct 15 – Apr 15 across 10 GMUs.

10 Seasons1 Weapon Types

Trapping

GMUTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Zone clearwater-regionTrappingOct 15Apr 15
Zone controlled_unit_1TrappingOct 22Apr 15
Zone controlled_unit_2TrappingOct 22Apr 15
Zone controlled_unit_3TrappingOct 22Apr 15
Zone magic-valley-regionTrappingOct 15Apr 15
Zone panhandle-regionTrappingOct 15Apr 15
Zone salmon-regionTrappingOct 15Apr 15
Zone southeast-regionTrappingOct 15Apr 15
Zone southwest-regionTrappingOct 15Apr 15
Zone upper-snake-regionTrappingOct 15Apr 15

Beaver in Idaho: FAQ

When is beaver season in Idaho?

Beaver season in Idaho currently runs Oct 15 to Apr 15, across 10 season rows and 10 GMUs, split by weapon (Trapping).

Where is the best place to hunt beaver in Idaho?

The best GMUs for beaver 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 Beaver hunt in Idaho

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

Also see Idaho seasons, public land, and license.

Beaver seasons in Idaho — offline