ID Light Goose Hunting

Idaho Light Goose GMUs & Season 2026

Light Goose season in Idaho runs Oct 4 – Mar 10 across 4 GMUs.

6 Seasons1 Weapon Types

General

GMUTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Zone area-1GeneralOct 4Jan 16
Zone area-2GeneralOct 19Jan 31
Zone area-3GeneralOct 19Dec 24
Zone area-3GeneralFeb 1Mar 10
Zone area-4GeneralOct 4Dec 24
Zone area-4GeneralFeb 16Mar 10

Light Goose in Idaho: FAQ

When is light goose season in Idaho?

Light Goose season in Idaho currently runs Oct 4 to Mar 10, across 6 season rows and 4 GMUs, split by weapon (General).

Where is the best place to hunt light goose in Idaho?

The best GMUs for light goose 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 Light Goose 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.

Light Goose seasons in Idaho — offline