Muskrat season in Idaho runs Oct 15 – Apr 15 across 7 GMUs.
| GMU | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone clearwater-region | Trapping | Oct 15 — Apr 15 | — | — | — |
| Zone magic-valley-region | Trapping | Oct 15 — Apr 15 | — | — | — |
| Zone panhandle-region | Trapping | Oct 15 — Apr 15 | — | — | — |
| Zone salmon-region | Trapping | Oct 15 — Apr 15 | — | — | — |
| Zone southeast-region | Trapping | Oct 15 — Apr 15 | — | — | — |
| Zone southwest-region | Trapping | Oct 15 — Apr 15 | — | — | — |
| Zone upper-snake-region | Trapping | Oct 15 — Apr 15 | — | — | — |
Muskrat season in Idaho currently runs Oct 15 to Apr 15, across 7 season rows and 7 GMUs, split by weapon (Trapping).
The best GMUs for muskrat 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.
Also see Idaho seasons, public land, and license.