ID Marten Hunting

Idaho Marten GMUs & Season 2026

Marten season in Idaho runs Nov 1 – Jan 31 across 7 GMUs.

7 Seasons1 Weapon Types

Trapping

GMUTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Zone clearwater-regionTrappingNov 1Jan 31
Zone magic-valley-regionTrappingNov 1Jan 31
Zone panhandle-regionTrappingNov 1Jan 31
Zone salmon-regionTrappingNov 1Jan 31
Zone southeast-regionTrappingNov 1Jan 31
Zone southwest-regionTrappingNov 1Jan 31
Zone upper-snake-regionTrappingNov 1Jan 31

Marten in Idaho: FAQ

When is marten season in Idaho?

Marten season in Idaho currently runs Nov 1 to Jan 31, across 7 season rows and 7 GMUs, split by weapon (Trapping).

Where is the best place to hunt marten in Idaho?

The best GMUs for marten 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 Marten 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.

Marten seasons in Idaho — offline