21 October Already Time to Start Thinking About 2027 Idaho Hunting Season October 21, 2026By George McQuiston (blog) Announcements, General Information, Guided Hunts, Idaho Mountain Lion Hunts Guided Hunts, Hound hunts, Idaho hunting, Idaho Hunts, Idaho wilderness hunts, Mountain Lion Season, Moutain Lion Hunts 0 Man! It seems like we are still only halfway through our 2026 fall hunting season, and it is already time to start thinking about 2027. It seems like it gets earlier every year! Even with plenty of hunts still ahead of us, including the winter Mountain Lion season, it is already time to start making plans for next year.As grateful as we are for the successes we have already had this year, the friends we have made through meeting new hunters and visiting with our long-time hunters, it is time to look ahead and prepare for 2027 Idaho elk and deer season.Idaho Fish and Game just sent out an email reminder that the 2027 Idaho nonresident tag draw runs from December 5-15, 2026, so if you are thinking about hunting Idaho next year, be sure to check out all the hunting opportunities that Idaho affords the nonresident hunter. It seems like all you read in the hunting news these days is how nonresidents are getting beat up in most western states. Let’s be fair, Idaho can’t be far behind on this train track, so it is best to get out while the getting is good.Check out the link above about how to apply for nonresident tags and if you have any questions, comments or concerns about applying, feel free to contact us and we will help in any way that we can.Happy Hunting…and remember to take a kid hunting with you! Related Posts 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. 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. Time to Start Thinking About Spring Bear Season. It looks like winter has finally arrived here in the west. Fortunately spring bear season is only about 5 1/2 short months away. This year we are only taking 2 spring bear hunters per week.We think the weeeks will book up fast. Also new for this year, we are offering a "Fallback" guarantee. 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. The 2016 Idaho fall hunting seasons are almost here We are just a few short days away from the 2016 fall hunting season here in Idaho. August 30 is the opener of most fall bear hunting units along with statewide general archery season for elk and deer. Here in Central Idaho’s wilderness backcountry units, we are fortunate to enjoy a two-month long rifle season, so our first opener is bear season and we are getting ready. Our first baits have now been set, camps are getting readied, and firewood is being cut and stacked and come next Tuesday we will welcome our first fall 2016 hunters here at Wild Idaho Outfitters. 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. Comment (0)