Idaho · Wild turkey

Turkey season in Idaho.

Idaho has all three primary western subspecies in different parts of the state — Merriam's dominate the central and northern mountains, Rio Grande hold the southern plains, and Eastern transplants persist in the panhandle. Peak breeding spans late April through mid-May depending on elevation.

Subspecies: Merriam's · Rio Grande · Eastern

Zone

Northern & Central ID Merriam's

Subspecies

Merriam's

Season note

Idaho's general spring turkey season typically opens mid-April and runs through mid-May, capturing peak breeding for Merriam's at lower elevations and the gobbling phase for higher-elevation birds.

Idaho Department of Fish and Game

Source

Data sourced from Idaho Department of Fish and Game wild turkey program reports.

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