3 of Idaho’s licensed outfitters guide whitetail deer hunts. Every one below holds a current license from the Idaho board that regulates outfitting, and each listing links to the board’s own record so you can check standing before you book a guided whitetail deer hunt.
Idaho whitetail deer season dates
Season dates come straight from the state wildlife agency. Confirm them against the current regulations before you hunt.
| Season Type | Opens | Closes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Rifle | October 10, 2026 | December 1, 2026 | Regular deer tag any-weapon white-tailed deer season in Panhandle Units 1-6 shown (antlered Oct. 10-Dec. 1, antlerless Nov. 1-14 in some units). Most other units run Oct. 10-31 or Oct. 10-Nov. 20. White-tailed deer tag seasons on pages 17-20 of the brochure. |
| Archery | August 30, 2026 | September 30, 2026 | General archery-only deer season; archery permit required. Late archery seasons Nov. 1-Dec. 1 or Dec. 10-24 in select units. |
| Muzzleloader | November 10, 2026 | December 1, 2026 | Most common general muzzleloader-only deer season window; other units run Nov. 21-Dec. 5 or Dec. 2-14. Muzzleloader permit required. |
2026-2027 seasonVerified against Idaho Department of Fish and Game, 2026 Big Game, 2026-2027 Upland Game and Turkey, 2026-2027 Migratory Game Bird, and 2025-2026 Moose, Sheep and Goat Seasons and Rules on September 5, 2026.Source: idfg.idaho.gov/sites/default/files/seasons-rules-big-game-20 … Confirm dates in the current regulations before you hunt.
Guided whitetail deer hunts in Idaho
Enjoy a full service guided, semi-guided, or unguided hunt for Elk, Mule Deer, Color Phase Bear, Mt. Lion (cougar), Whitetail Deer, Merriam's Turkey, Shiras Moose, Predators, Wolf, and outstanding Trout Fishing in Southeast Idaho or Northern Idaho. Hunt the …
Black Bear · Elk · Moose · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Upland Birds · Whitetail Deer · Wild Turkey · Wolf
Full service outfitter offering Elk, Mule Deer, Whitetail, Bear, Lion and Upland Bird hunts in Units 23, 18 and 22.
Black Bear · Elk · Mountain Goat · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Upland Birds · Whitetail Deer
Hells Canyon Outfitters is licensed to hunt in The Hells Canyon National Recreation Area, the Nez Perce and Payette National forests. Our Exclusive Outfitting area includes over 300 square miles of some of the best big game hunting territory that North America …
Bighorn Sheep · Black Bear · Elk · Mountain Goat · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Upland Birds · Whitetail Deer · Wolf
3 licensed outfittersLicense status verified against Idaho Outfitters and Guides Association, member directory on September 5, 2026.Source: ioga.org/adventure-finder Confirm an outfitter’s license with the issuing board before you book.
Before you book
- Confirm the outfitter’s license is current with the state board — every listing above links to the official record.
- Ask which hunt areas they operate in, and whether your tag is draw-only or over the counter.
- All licensed Idaho outfitters
- Guided whitetail deer hunts in every state
For reference only. This page summarizes agency publications and is not legal advice or an official source; confirm dates, limits and fees with the state wildlife agency before you hunt. Regulations change mid-season. Send a correction if you spot an error. Disclaimer.