3 April 2025 Idaho Trophy Species Application Season April 3, 2025By George McQuiston (blog) Announcements, General Information, Guided Hunts Bighorn Sheep, Moose, Mountain Goats, Trophy Species 0 It wasn’t just another April Fool’s Day this April 1st. No, it was the official opener of “Trophy Species” application season. You know, the season that comes every year. The one we all anticipate, get excited about, talk to our friends about, seek the public’s help with on social media and then finally decide for ourselves what unit we are going to put in for the chance to hunt moose, big horn sheep, or mountain goat, only to get that letter or email simply stating “unsuccessful”.Not to be too much of a downer, a wise man once said, “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take”. I have to believe that is every hunter’s motto, so we still faithfully apply.So, get out your Idaho 2025 Trophy Species Rule book, scan social media, talk to booking agents, friends or even complete strangers and maybe as a last resort, consult an Idaho outfitter about which unit they believe is the best for your chosen target, and by golly, take that shot and put in your application! Remember that Trophy Species application season ends April 30, so best get started on that research journey now!Good luck in the draw this year and hope to see you on the mountain! Related Posts Don’t be a fool this April 1. Get out and hunt Idaho spring bears and apply for a trophy species. April 1 is the beginning of a lot of cool things here in Idaho. It is the official beginning day of the backcountry spring bear seasons and it is the day to begin the application process for Idaho trophy species. Idaho defines trophy species as Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Goats and Moose. If you have the desire to hunt one of these species in Idaho this year, it is time to put in your application. Idaho Trophy Species Applications are Being Accepted If you have ever wanted to hunt bighorn sheep, moose or mountain goat in the great state of Idaho, April is the time to apply for those hunts. Remember Idaho does not have a points system, so everyone is on equal footing when they apply for these coveted tags. Half Time for the First Part of Idaho Hunting Application Season It’s half time for the first application draw of the 2026 Idaho hunt application season. Have you applied yet? The good news is that if you haven’t yet, there is still time and the better news is that we don’t have to suffer through some rotten rabbit singing half time songs for us. Idaho Fish & Game Commission Extends Wolf Hunting and Trapping Seasons Idaho Fish and Game recently extended wolf hunting seasons, opened more areas to wolf trapping and extended trapping seasons over most of the state. Changes went into effect immediately on February 20, 2020. Wolf hunting season in Frank Church Wilderness game units 20A, 26, and 27 has been extended by one month. An Idaho Elk Hunt to Remember This is a “short” story about a hunter/client/friend of ours who is part of a group of guys we affectionately call the “Cali boys”. His name is Bill Bunch and someone in his group has hunted with us consistently for 11 straight seasons. He is one of those guys that in my opinion is a true sportsman. Let me explain. 2010 Idaho Hunting Season Comes to a Close Hunting season in Idaho’s backcountry unit 27 comes to an official close on November 18 and this year the snow began to roll in about then. So after 2 days of packing out camp it was time to chain up and haul livestock over the pass to winter quarters and begin the drying out of tents, tack and equipment. Riding in to pack camp after the last hunter leaves is always sort of a bitter sweet journey. Comment (0) Comments are closed.