The population of wolves in Idaho has been steadily increasing for a number of years and the species itself has been the center of many heated debates. The largest bulk of populations are found on the eastern side of the state, particularly in the northern half. Wolves have undoubtedly had a lasting impact on some of the once great elk herds and hunters have certainly taken a notice of this. Tags are available over-the-counter to both residents and nonresdients and the state offers very generous season dates.
License Costs
Resident wolf tag |
$13.75 |
Nonresident wolf tag |
$31.75 |
Resident wolf tag | $13.75 |
Nonresident wolf tag | $31.75 |
New, notes, and alerts
Electronic calls are legal for hunting wolves
The use of dogs is prohibited
Wolves cannot be hunted over bait
Hunters are not required to keep or retrieve any meat from a harvested wolf
Evidence of sex must remain naturally attached to the wolf hide until the mandatory check is complete
Hunters can harvest wolves with radio collars but must return the collar when checking the animal in
All wolves must be checked and reported within 10 days of kill
Highlights
All tags are available over-the-counter
The statewide hunter harvest limit is 15 wolves per year
Nonresidents can use deer or elk tags to tag black bear, mountain lion, or wolves
Reporting requirements
All hunters and trappers must report and present a harvested wolf within 10 days of the kill. A successful hunter must present the skull and hide to an Idaho Fish and Game regional office or a Fish and Game conservation officer. Once presented, a premolar tooth will be removed for aging and the hide will be tagged with a state export tag. Additionally, a hunter may authorize another person to check in his or her wolf providing the person has enough information to complete the necessary form.
IDFG asks that all hunters thaw their wolf hide and skull before bringing them in for reporting.
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