Bobcat hunting season data across 14 GMUs in Idaho. Includes harvest success and public land percentages.
| GMU | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone clearwater-region | Trapping | Dec 14 — Feb 16 | — | — | — |
| Zone magic-valley-region | Trapping | Dec 14 — Feb 16 | — | — | — |
| Zone panhandle-region | Trapping | Dec 14 — Feb 16 | — | — | — |
| Zone salmon-region | Trapping | Dec 14 — Feb 16 | — | — | — |
| Zone southeast-region | Trapping | Dec 14 — Feb 16 | — | — | — |
| Zone southwest-region | Trapping | Dec 14 — Feb 16 | — | — | — |
| Zone upper-snake-region | Trapping | Dec 14 — Feb 16 | — | — | — |
| GMU | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone clearwater-region | General | Dec 14 — Feb 16 | — | — | — |
| Zone magic-valley-region | General | Dec 14 — Feb 16 | — | — | — |
| Zone panhandle-region | General | Dec 14 — Feb 16 | — | — | — |
| Zone salmon-region | General | Dec 14 — Feb 16 | — | — | — |
| Zone southeast-region | General | Dec 14 — Feb 16 | — | — | — |
| Zone southwest-region | General | Dec 14 — Feb 16 | — | — | — |
| Zone upper-snake-region | General | Dec 14 — Feb 16 | — | — | — |
Idaho has 14 bobcat seasons across 7 GMUs, split by weapon (Trapping, General). Exact opening and closing dates are listed in the tables above.
The best GMUs for bobcat 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.
View GMU boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas on our interactive map.
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