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Beaver trapping dates and limits in Idaho, 2026-27
When and where to hunt beaver in Idaho for 2026-27: trapping on October 15, 2026, plus limits and rules.
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Beaver season snapshot, 2026-27
Beaver dates run from October 15, 2026 to April 15, 2027, starting with trapping. Limit as printed for beaver: no bag limit stated.
From Upland Game, Turkey and Furbearer 2026 & 2027 brochure (Idaho Department of Fish and Game); data read November 11, 2026, checked November 12, 2026.
Beaver: regions and the trapping license
| Row | Regions | Dates | Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trapping | Statewide (all 7 regions) |
| No bag limit stated |
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Trapping license, resident | $29.75 ($26.75 Price Lock); Expires June 30 |
| Notes | Region exceptions close some drainages and WMAs (brochure pages 31-33). Bobcat, otter and beaver need mandatory check/pelt tags. |
| Regions | Panhandle, Clearwater, Southwest, Magic Valley, Southeast, Upper Snake and Salmon |
From furbearer seasons and trapping license fee (Idaho Department of Fish and Game); data read November 11, 2026, checked November 12, 2026.
Idaho beaver dates, row by row
Dates as printed by IDFG for beaver, with the area each line covers.
| Season line | Covers | Kind | Dates | Bag | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trapping | Statewide | Trapping |
| No bag limit stated |
From Upland Game, Turkey and Furbearer 2026 & 2027 brochure (Idaho Department of Fish and Game); data read November 11, 2026, checked November 12, 2026.
Limits on beaver for 2026-27
For beaver the brochures set the numbers below; the row count shows how often each bag appears.
| Source line | Limit |
|---|---|
| Season bag | No bag limit stated |
From species row source (Idaho Department of Fish and Game); data read November 11, 2026, checked November 12, 2026.
Beaver license, tags and permits
Resident prices are the annual price with the Price Lock price beside it; nonresident prices are labelled as of December 1, 2024, as the brochure prints them.
| License | For | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Hunting license | Resident | $15.75 ($12.75 Price Lock) |
| Hunting license | Nonresident | $185.00 (as of Dec. 1, 2024) |
| Junior hunting license | Resident | $8.25 ($7.25 Price Lock) |
| Combination hunting & fishing | Resident | $38.75 ($33.50 Price Lock) |
| Combination hunting & fishing | Nonresident | $264.00 (as of Dec. 1, 2024) |
| Sportsman's Package | Resident | $144.60 ($124.25 Price Lock) |
| Trapping license | Resident | $29.75 ($26.75 Price Lock) |
Paperwork for beaver starts here: A hunting license is required to hunt (including predatory and unprotected wildlife); a trapping license to trap gray wolf; a tag for every big game species.
From license and tag fees, nonresident fees and license requirements (Idaho Department of Fish and Game); data read November 11, 2026, checked November 12, 2026.
Field rules that matter for beaver
What IDFG expects of beaver hunters in the field, from reporting to private land.
| Rule | Text |
|---|---|
| License | Beaver trappers: a hunting license is required to hunt (including predatory and unprotected wildlife); a trapping license to trap gray wolf; a tag for every big game species. |
| Disabled veterans | Beaver trappers: Disabled American Veteran licenses, tags and permits at reduced prices (fee tables). |
| Trespass | Beaver trappers: entering private land to hunt, retrieve wildlife, fish or trap requires permission (Idaho Code 36-1603 and 18-7008). |
From Big Game 2026 Seasons and Rules p. 7, Big Game 2026 Seasons and Rules p. 122 and Idaho Code 36-1603 (Idaho Department of Fish and Game); data read November 11, 2026, checked November 12, 2026.
Beaver: wildlife areas, refuges and access sites
Places whose own source names beaver come first; the rest sit inside units where beaver rows run, or carry the group flag in their program.
The Access Yes! flags mark Maclaic Corporation (Access Yes!) for trapping.
Osborn Ranch – Indian Valley (Access Yes!) is flagged for trapping (Access Yes! flags).
Upper Lemhi Access Area (Access Yes!): trapping opportunity (Access Yes! flags).
The Access Yes! flags mark Pocatello – 2 and 1/2 Mile Road (Access Yes!) for trapping.
Wolverine Canyon – East (Access Yes!) is flagged for trapping (Access Yes! flags).
Telfer Inc. (Access Yes!): trapping opportunity (Access Yes! flags).
From Maclaic Corporation (Access Yes!) (Idaho Department of Fish and Game); data read November 11, 2026, checked November 12, 2026.
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Beaver FAQ
How do WMA trapping rules work for beaver?
30 IDFG wildlife management areas post trapping text on their pages. For example, Boise River Wildlife Management Area: "Trapping is allowed in the WMA. Trappers are required to submit a harvest report. Trapping reports and surveys help monitor species distribution and trends in the populations. Trappers must register with the WMA manager." Read the WMA page before setting beaver traps there.
Is Ask First required for beaver trapping?
For beaver trappers: entering private land to hunt, retrieve wildlife, fish or trap requires permission (Idaho Code 36-1603 and 18-7008); written or other lawful permission required to enter private land (Ask First).
Are there regional beaver closures?
Beaver: statewide (all 7 regions); region exceptions close some drainages and WMAs (brochure pages 31-33); Bobcat, otter and beaver need mandatory check/pelt tags. Read the regional exceptions before setting a beaver line.
Where can beaver trappers use Access Yes! land?
38 Access Yes! properties carry the trapping flag in the IDFG Access Yes! layer, such as A L Cattle – Dodson Pass (Access Yes!), A L Cattle – Shirts Creek (Access Yes!) and Arbon – Southwest Bench (Access Yes!); each keeps its own dates and restrictions.
What is the daily limit on beaver in Idaho?
For beaver, the brochure line reads: No bag limit stated.
When can I trap beaver in Idaho?
Beaver can be trapped between Trapping: October 15, 2026. Today (November 12, 2026) falls inside an open beaver window.
Which parts of Idaho allow beaver trapping?
The beaver rows name Statewide (all 7 regions). Tribal land needs tribal authority, not a state beaver license.
Which permits apply to beaver trapping in Idaho?
Trapping beaver takes the Idaho trapping license ($29.75 resident, $26.75 with Price Lock; it expires June 30).