Idaho is not a trophy destination for antelope. Many areas across the state offer a chance to harvest a good representative buck, but rarely are Boone and Crockett qualifying antelope taken in Idaho. Compared to other Western states, Idaho issues a high number of antelope tags making it a great destination for antelope opportunity. Tags are drawn exclusively through the controlled hunt drawing. Seasons of all weapon types are available for a chance to harvest a buck antelope with some seasons offering great rut activity. High numbers of antelope will make for an enjoyable hunt.
License Costs
Resident antelope tag |
$36.50 |
Nonresident antelope tag |
$342.75 |
Resident junior antelope tag |
$36.50 |
Nonresident junior mentored antelope tag |
$342.75 |
Resident controlled hunt application fee |
$6.25 |
Nonresident controlled hunt application fee |
$18 |
Resident antelope tag | $36.50 |
Nonresident antelope tag | $342.75 |
Resident junior antelope tag | $36.50 |
Nonresident junior mentored antelope tag | $342.75 |
Resident controlled hunt application fee | $6.25 |
Nonresident controlled hunt application fee | $18 |
New, notes and alerts
Applications are submitted online
All antelope tags are offered as controlled hunts through the drawing
The minimum age to hunt was lowered from 12 years to 10 years of age
Controlled hunts with 10 or fewer permits, no more than one nonresident permit may be issued
Highlights
A maximum of 10% of controlled hunt tags go to nonresidents
In actuality nonresidents get far less than 10% of controlled tags
Bucks rarely exceed 80” B&C
Few bucks entered into B&C record book compared to other western states
Many units are primarily public land
Some private land is open to hunting though game department arrangements
Top 5 B&C entries
** Units listed below may not have a current hunt for this species. Units in this table are included if any part of the unit is found within the county.
County |
# of entries |
Units within county |
Custer |
7 |
Butte |
7 |
Blaine |
6 |
Elmore |
4 |
Owyhee |
4 |
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