April 5, 2012
By
Niels Nokkentved, IDFG
Q. How soon can I apply for a controlled elk hunt?
A. The
application period for elk controlled hunts, as well as controlled hunts for
deer, pronghorn, fall black bear and fall turkey runs from May 1 through June 5.
Hunters may apply for controlled hunts at any hunting license vendor,
Fish and Game office; with a credit card by calling 1-800-55HUNT5 or
An additional fee is charged for telephone and Internet applications.
Hunters must have a 2012 Idaho hunting license to apply.
By Niels Nokkentved, IDFG
Q. When can I apply for
depredation hunts this year?
A. The sign-up period
to participate in depre-dation hunts this year runs from May 1 through June 30.
Applications that come in after June 30 are added to the list but have
little chance of being selected. Applicants must have a valid Idaho hunting or
combination license.
Depredation hunts, if needed, are usually held on short notice, in small
areas and involve only a few hunters. Hunters may apply in different regions,
but only once each year for deer, once for elk and once for pronghorn.
For more
information and an application form, check the 2012 Big Game Rule Book, which
will be available about mid-April.