ID Turkey Hunting

Idaho Turkey GMUs & Season 2026

Turkey season in Idaho runs Aug 30 – May 25 across 74 GMUs.

250 Seasons2 Weapon Types

General

GMUTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Zone GMU-1GeneralApr 8 — Apr 15———
Zone GMU-1GeneralApr 15 — May 25———
Zone GMU-1GeneralAug 30 — Jan 31———
Zone GMU-10GeneralApr 8 — Apr 15———
Zone GMU-10GeneralApr 15 — May 25———
Zone GMU-10GeneralAug 30 — Oct 9———
Zone GMU-10AGeneralApr 8 — Apr 15———
Zone GMU-10AGeneralApr 15 — May 25———
Zone GMU-10AGeneralAug 30 — Dec 31———
Zone GMU-11GeneralApr 8 — Apr 15———
Zone GMU-11GeneralApr 15 — May 25———
Zone GMU-11GeneralAug 30 — Dec 31———
Zone GMU-11AGeneralApr 8 — Apr 15———
Zone GMU-11AGeneralApr 15 — May 25———
Zone GMU-11AGeneralAug 30 — Dec 31———
Zone GMU-12GeneralApr 8 — Apr 15———
Zone GMU-12GeneralApr 15 — May 25———
Zone GMU-12GeneralAug 30 — Oct 9———
Zone GMU-13GeneralApr 8 — Apr 15———
Zone GMU-13GeneralApr 15 — May 25———
Zone GMU-13GeneralAug 30 — Dec 31———
Zone GMU-14GeneralApr 8 — Apr 15———
Zone GMU-14GeneralApr 15 — May 25———
Zone GMU-14GeneralAug 30 — Dec 31———
Zone GMU-15GeneralApr 8 — Apr 15———

+ 223 more

Archery

GMUTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Zone GMU-2ArcheryApr 15 — Apr 30———
Zone GMU-2ArcheryNov 1 — Dec 1———

Turkey in Idaho: FAQ

When is turkey season in Idaho?

Turkey season in Idaho currently runs Aug 30 to May 25, across 250 season rows and 74 GMUs, split by weapon (General, Archery).

Where is the best place to hunt turkey in Idaho?

The best GMUs for turkey 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 Turkey 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.

Turkey in Idaho: parcels + public land