ID Moose Hunting

Idaho Moose GMUs & Season 2026

Moose season in Idaho runs Aug 30 – Dec 1 across 75 GMUs.

94 Seasons2 Weapon Types

Controlled Hunt General

GMUTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Zone controlled-hunt-area-10a–1Controlled Hunt GeneralAug 30Nov 23
Zone controlled-hunt-area-10a–2Controlled Hunt GeneralAug 30Nov 23
Zone controlled-hunt-area-10a–3Controlled Hunt GeneralAug 30Nov 23
Zone controlled-hunt-area-10a–4Controlled Hunt GeneralAug 30Nov 23
Zone controlled-hunt-area-10a–5Controlled Hunt GeneralAug 30Nov 23
Zone controlled-hunt-area-10–1Controlled Hunt GeneralAug 30Nov 23
Zone controlled-hunt-area-10–2Controlled Hunt GeneralAug 30Nov 23
Zone controlled-hunt-area-10–3Controlled Hunt GeneralAug 30Nov 23
Zone controlled-hunt-area-10–4Controlled Hunt GeneralAug 30Nov 23
Zone controlled-hunt-area-10–5Controlled Hunt GeneralAug 30Nov 23
Zone controlled-hunt-area-10–6Controlled Hunt GeneralAug 30Nov 23
Zone controlled-hunt-area-12–1Controlled Hunt GeneralAug 30Nov 23
Zone controlled-hunt-area-12–2Controlled Hunt GeneralAug 30Nov 23
Zone controlled-hunt-area-12–3Controlled Hunt GeneralAug 30Nov 23
Zone controlled-hunt-area-12–4Controlled Hunt GeneralAug 30Nov 23
Zone controlled-hunt-area-12–5Controlled Hunt GeneralAug 30Nov 23
Zone controlled-hunt-area-14Controlled Hunt GeneralAug 30Nov 23
Zone controlled-hunt-area-16Controlled Hunt GeneralAug 30Nov 23
Zone controlled-hunt-area-1–1Controlled Hunt GeneralSep 15Dec 1
Zone controlled-hunt-area-1–1Controlled Hunt GeneralOct 1Oct 14
Zone controlled-hunt-area-1–1Controlled Hunt GeneralNov 1Nov 14
Zone controlled-hunt-area-1–2Controlled Hunt GeneralSep 15Dec 1
Zone controlled-hunt-area-1–2Controlled Hunt GeneralOct 1Oct 14
Zone controlled-hunt-area-1–2Controlled Hunt GeneralNov 1Nov 14
Zone controlled-hunt-area-1–3Controlled Hunt GeneralSep 15Dec 1

+ 67 more

Controlled Hunt Archery

GMUTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Zone controlled-hunt-area-68a–1Controlled Hunt ArcheryAug 30Nov 23
Zone controlled-hunt-area-68a–2Controlled Hunt ArcheryAug 30Nov 23

Moose in Idaho: FAQ

When is moose season in Idaho?

Moose season in Idaho currently runs Aug 30 to Dec 1, across 94 season rows and 75 GMUs, split by weapon (Controlled Hunt General, Controlled Hunt Archery).

Where is the best place to hunt moose in Idaho?

The best GMUs for moose 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 Moose 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.

Moose seasons in Idaho — offline