BOISE, ID – The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is reminding hunters, anglers and trappers to mark their calendars for several important deadlines and season changes in March.
In a March 2 news release, the agency provided a partial list of upcoming dates, noting that staying informed can make the difference between securing a controlled hunt tag and missing the opportunity.
Among the key dates:
- March 1 – The spring turkey controlled hunt application period closes.
- March 15 – The public comment period closes for the 2026–27 migratory game bird season setting.
- March 20 – Deadline for nonresidents to claim tags from the second tag drawing.
- March 24 – Peregrine capture permit applications open.
- March 24–25 – Idaho Fish and Game Commission meetings will be held in Boise, including a public hearing on March 24 and a business meeting on March 25.
- March 25 – Leftover spring turkey tags go on sale.
- March 31 – Several furbearer trapping seasons close in most of the state.
- March 31 – Hunting seasons close for cottontail rabbit, snowshoe hare and red squirrel.
Fish and Game officials encourage sportsmen and women to double-check season dates and specific regulations in official rule booklets, as restrictions and closing dates can vary by species and area.
The department regularly posts monthly reminders to help Idaho residents plan for upcoming hunts, comment opportunities and commission meetings.
