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Idaho hunting events: IDFG classes, banquets, bingo nights and bird dog trials

42 banquets, 25 classes and 1 show, all still to come on Nov 12, 2026 and matched to their own pages on November 11, 2026.

68Listed ahead
22Counties listed
25IDFG sessions
1Published results
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Idaho banquets, classes and shows in date order

68 listings sit on the Idaho calendar from November 14, 2026 to June 26, 2027, soonest month first. Type a town, a chapter or a word like trapper in the search box at the top and every month narrows at once.

Pick a month: November 2026 (18) · December 2026 (12) · January 2027 (4) · February 2027 (9) · March 2027 (13) · April 2027 (8) · May 2027 (2) · June 2027 (2)

November 2026 (18 listings)

DateWhatGroupLocationFine printBook or viewChecked
Nov 14, 20261000 Springs Super Bingo DU sportsman’s bingoDucks Unlimited
Gala Showroom
starts 4 p.m. MT
TicketsSource, read 11/11/2026
Nov 14, 2026Nampa Sportsman's Super Bingo DU sportsman’s bingoDucks Unlimited
Nampa Elks Lodge
starts 3 p.m. MT
TicketsSource, read 11/11/2026
Nov 14, 2026RMEF St. Joe Chapter Banquet RMEF chapter banquetRMEF
starts 4:30 p.m. PT
hall not named yet
TicketsSource, read 11/11/2026
Nov 14, 2026Trapper Certification (Idaho Falls) trapper certificationIDFG
Centennial Room
10 of 20 seats open when read
Register-Ed pageSource, read 11/11/2026
Nov 14, 2026Trapper Certification (Salmon) trapper certificationIDFG
full when read (20 seats)
Register-Ed pageSource, read 11/11/2026
Nov 14, 2026Wolf Trapper Certification (Lewiston) wolf trapper certificationIDFG
22 of 35 seats open when read
Register-Ed pageSource, read 11/11/2026
Nov 15, 2026Trapper Certification (Lewiston) trapper certificationIDFG
full when read (35 seats)
Register-Ed pageSource, read 11/11/2026
Nov 16–19, 2026Hunter Certification (Pocatello) hunter certificationIDFG
4 sessions, last Nov 19
25 of 25 seats open when read
Register-Ed pageSource, read 11/11/2026
Nov 19–20, 2026Hunter & Bowhunter Certification, pre-study (Nampa) hunter and bowhunter, pre-studyIDFG
2 sessions, last Nov 20
full when read (15 seats)
Register-Ed pageSource, read 11/11/2026
Nov 20, 20262026 Boise Fall Conservation Dinner DU conservation dinnerDucks Unlimited
Expo Idaho
starts 4 p.m. MT
TicketsSource, read 11/11/2026
Nov 21, 2026Emmett Valley Bingo for Boomsticks DU sportsman’s bingoDucks Unlimited
The Roadhouse at the Mill
starts 2:30 p.m. MT
TicketsSource, read 11/11/2026
Nov 21, 2026Trapper Certification (Kuna) trapper certificationIDFG
Black's Creek Public Shooting Range
full when read (25 seats)
Register-Ed pageSource, read 11/11/2026
Nov 21, 2026Wolf Trapper Certification (Idaho Falls) wolf trapper certificationIDFG
Centennial Room
7 of 30 seats open when read
Register-Ed pageSource, read 11/11/2026
Nov 21, 2026Wolf Trapper Certification (Salmon) wolf trapper certificationIDFG
7 of 20 seats open when read
Register-Ed pageSource, read 11/11/2026
Nov 22, 2026Trapper Certification (Kuna) trapper certificationIDFG
Black's Creek Public Shooting Range
5 of 25 seats open when read
Register-Ed pageSource, read 11/11/2026
Nov 23–24, 2026Hunter & Bowhunter Certification (Coeur d'Alene) hunter and bowhunter certificationIDFG
2 sessions, last Nov 24
full when read (25 seats)
Register-Ed pageSource, read 11/11/2026
Nov 23–24, 2026Hunter & Bowhunter Certification (St. Maries) hunter and bowhunter certificationIDFG
St. Maries Fire Station
2 sessions, last Nov 24
full when read (25 seats)
Register-Ed pageSource, read 11/11/2026
Nov 28, 2026Trapper Certification (Gooding) trapper certificationIDFG
Gooding Fire Department
3 of 28 seats open when read
Register-Ed pageSource, read 11/11/2026

December 2026 (12 listings)

DateWhatGroupLocationFine printBook or viewChecked
Dec 1–5, 2026Hunter & Bowhunter Certification (Athol) hunter and bowhunter certificationIDFG
Idaho Guns & Outdoors Athol
3 sessions, last Dec 5
6 of 25 seats open when read
Register-Ed pageSource, read 11/11/2026
Dec 4–6, 2026Hunter & Bowhunter Certification (Idaho City) hunter and bowhunter certificationIDFG
Idaho City Fire Protection District Station
3 sessions, last Dec 6
3 of 15 seats open when read
Register-Ed pageSource, read 11/11/2026
Dec 4, 2026Trapper Certification (Coeur d'Alene) trapper certificationIDFG
full when read (38 seats)
Register-Ed pageSource, read 11/11/2026
Dec 5, 2026Hagerman Valley Dinner and Bingo DU sportsman’s bingoDucks Unlimited
Hagerman
starts 4 p.m. MT
TicketsSource, read 11/11/2026
Dec 5–6, 2026Hunter & Bowhunter Certification (Kuna) hunter and bowhunter certificationIDFG
Black's Creek Public Shooting Range
2 sessions, last Dec 6
full when read (25 seats)
Register-Ed pageSource, read 11/11/2026
Dec 5, 2026RMEF Tex Creek Chapter Raffle And Music Night Banquet RMEF raffle and music nightRMEF
starts 5 p.m. MT
hall not named yet
TicketsSource, read 11/11/2026
Dec 5, 2026Wolf Trapper Certification (Coeur d'Alene) wolf trapper certificationIDFG
3 of 35 seats open when read
Register-Ed pageSource, read 11/11/2026
Dec 12, 2026Canyon County Fall Conservation Dinner DU conservation dinnerDucks Unlimited
O'Conner Field House
starts 4 p.m. MT
TicketsSource, read 11/11/2026
Dec 12, 2026Wolf Trapper Certification (Nampa) wolf trapper certificationIDFG
21 of 30 seats open when read
Register-Ed pageSource, read 11/11/2026
Dec 21–29, 2026Hunter Certification (Nampa) hunter certificationIDFG
4 sessions, last Dec 29
9 of 18 seats open when read
Register-Ed pageSource, read 11/11/2026
Dec 28–30, 2026Hunter & Bowhunter Certification (Coeur d'Alene) hunter and bowhunter certificationIDFG
3 sessions, last Dec 30
29 of 30 seats open when read
Register-Ed pageSource, read 11/11/2026
Dec 28–31, 2026Hunter & Bowhunter Certification (Idaho Falls) hunter and bowhunter certificationIDFG
Beaverhead Room
4 sessions, last Dec 31
17 of 20 seats open when read
Register-Ed pageSource, read 11/11/2026

January 2027 (4 listings)

DateWhatGroupLocationFine printBook or viewChecked
Jan 1, 2027Trapper Certification (Pocatello) trapper certificationIDFG
29 of 30 seats open when read
Register-Ed pageSource, read 11/11/2026
Jan 16, 2027Hell's Canyon (Weiser) Sportsman's Bingo DU sportsman’s bingoDucks Unlimited
Vendome Event Center
starts 4 p.m. MT
TicketsSource, read 11/11/2026
Jan 30, 2027RMEF Magic Valley Chapter Banquet RMEF chapter banquetRMEF
Filer
starts 5 p.m. MT
hall not named yet
TicketsSource, read 11/11/2026
Jan 30, 2027St Maries Conservation Dinner DU conservation dinnerDucks Unlimited
Cormana Building
starts 5 p.m. PT
TicketsSource, read 11/11/2026

February 2027 (9 listings)

DateWhatGroupLocationFine printBook or viewChecked
Feb 4–5, 2027Hunter & Bowhunter Certification, pre-study (Boise) hunter and bowhunter, pre-studyIDFG
2 sessions, last Feb 5
full when read (11 seats)
Register-Ed pageSource, read 11/11/2026
Feb 6, 2027Mountain Home Conservation Dinner DU conservation dinnerDucks Unlimited
Elks Lodge
starts 4 p.m. MT
TicketsSource, read 11/11/2026
Feb 6, 2027RMEF Treasure Valley Chapter Banquet RMEF chapter banquetRMEF
starts 5 p.m. MT
hall not named yet
TicketsSource, read 11/11/2026
Feb 12, 2027Idaho Falls Super Bingo DU sportsman’s bingoDucks Unlimited
Idaho Falls Elks Lodge
starts 4:30 p.m. MT
TicketsSource, read 11/11/2026
Feb 13, 2027Twin Falls Conservation Dinner DU conservation dinnerDucks Unlimited
Twin Falls County Fairgrounds
Filer
starts 4 p.m. MT
TicketsSource, read 11/11/2026
Feb 20, 2027Eagle Conservation Dinner DU conservation dinnerDucks Unlimited
Expo Idaho
starts 4 p.m. MT
TicketsSource, read 11/11/2026
Feb 20, 2027Pocatello Conservation Dinner DU conservation dinnerDucks Unlimited
Phil Meador Toyota
starts 4 p.m. MT
TicketsSource, read 11/11/2026
Feb 27, 2027Nampa Conservation Dinner DU conservation dinnerDucks Unlimited
Nampa Elks Lodge
starts 4 p.m. MT
TicketsSource, read 11/11/2026
Feb 27, 2027Silver Valley Conservation Dinner DU conservation dinnerDucks Unlimited
Wallace Elks Lodge
starts 4 p.m. PT
TicketsSource, read 11/11/2026

March 2027 (13 listings)

DateWhatGroupLocationFine printBook or viewChecked
Mar 4–5, 2027Hunter & Bowhunter Certification, pre-study (Boise) hunter and bowhunter, pre-studyIDFG
2 sessions, last Mar 5
full when read (11 seats)
Register-Ed pageSource, read 11/11/2026
Mar 4–7, 2027Idaho Sportsman Show 2027 sportsman showIdaho Sportsman Show
Expo Idaho
hours Thu and Fri 5-9 pm, Sat 11 am-9 pm, Sun 11 am-4 pm (MT)
Adults $8, seniors (65+) $7, children 12 and under free
Show siteSource, read 11/11/2026
Mar 6, 2027Jerome Sportsman's Bingo DU sportsman’s bingoDucks Unlimited
Jerome County Fairgrounds
starts 4 p.m. MT
TicketsSource, read 11/11/2026
Mar 6, 2027RMEF Lewis Clark Chapter #5 Big Game Banquet RMEF chapter banquetRMEF
starts 4:30 p.m. PT
hall not named yet
TicketsSource, read 11/11/2026
Mar 6, 2027RMEF Tex Creek Chapter Banquet RMEF chapter banquetRMEF
starts 5 p.m. MT
hall not named yet
TicketsSource, read 11/11/2026
Mar 13, 2027RMEF Mountain Home Chapter Banquet RMEF chapter banquetRMEF
starts 5 p.m. MT
hall not named yet
TicketsSource, read 11/11/2026
Mar 13, 2027RMEF Palouse Whitepine Chapter Big Game Banquet RMEF chapter banquetRMEF
starts 4:30 p.m. PT
hall not named yet
TicketsSource, read 11/11/2026
Mar 13, 2027Salmon River DU Sportsman's Bingo DU sportsman’s bingoDucks Unlimited
Salmon Elks Lodge
starts 4 p.m. MT
TicketsSource, read 11/11/2026
Mar 20, 2027Mini-Cassia Conservation Dinner DU conservation dinnerDucks Unlimited
Burley Event Center
starts 4 p.m. MT
TicketsSource, read 11/11/2026
Mar 20, 2027RMEF Panhandle Chapter Big Game Banquet RMEF chapter banquetRMEF
starts 4 p.m. PT
hall not named yet
TicketsSource, read 11/11/2026
Mar 20, 2027RMEF Southeast Idaho Chapter Banquet RMEF chapter banquetRMEF
starts 5 p.m. MT
hall not named yet
TicketsSource, read 11/11/2026
Mar 27, 2027RMEF Salmon Chapter Banquet RMEF chapter banquetRMEF
starts 5 p.m. MT
hall not named yet
TicketsSource, read 11/11/2026
Mar 27, 2027Vandal Chapter Dinner DU conservation dinnerDucks Unlimited
Latah County Fairgrounds
starts 5 p.m. PT
TicketsSource, read 11/11/2026

April 2027 (8 listings)

DateWhatGroupLocationFine printBook or viewChecked
Apr 3, 2027RMEF Idaho County Big Game Banquet RMEF chapter banquetRMEF
starts 4:30 p.m. PT
hall not named yet
TicketsSource, read 11/11/2026
Apr 9, 2027Boise Super Bingo DU sportsman’s bingoDucks Unlimited
Expo Idaho
starts 4:30 p.m. MT
TicketsSource, read 11/11/2026
Apr 10, 2027Emmett Valley Bingo for Boomsticks DU sportsman’s bingoDucks Unlimited
The Roadhouse at the Mill
starts 3 p.m. MT
TicketsSource, read 11/11/2026
Apr 10, 2027RMEF Heartland Chapter Banquet RMEF chapter banquetRMEF
starts 5 p.m. MT
hall not named yet
TicketsSource, read 11/11/2026
Apr 17, 2027RMEF Hells Canyon Chapter Banquet RMEF chapter banquetRMEF
starts 5 p.m. MT
hall not named yet
TicketsSource, read 11/11/2026
Apr 24, 2027Post Falls Conservation Dinner, Presented by Findlay DU conservation dinnerDucks Unlimited
Kootenai County Fairgounds
starts 5 p.m. PT
TicketsSource, read 11/11/2026
Apr 24, 2027RMEF Lost River Valley Chapter Banquet RMEF chapter banquetRMEF
starts 5 p.m. MT
hall not named yet
TicketsSource, read 11/11/2026
Apr 24, 2027RMEF Shoshone Chapter Banquet RMEF chapter banquetRMEF
Osburn
starts 4:30 p.m. PT
hall not named yet
TicketsSource, read 11/11/2026

May 2027 (2 listings)

DateWhatGroupLocationFine printBook or viewChecked
May 1, 2027Idaho DU Bingo Fiesta DU sportsman’s bingoDucks Unlimited
O'Conner Field House
starts 3 p.m. MT
TicketsSource, read 11/11/2026
May 1, 2027RMEF Selkirk Crest Chapter Big Game Banquet RMEF chapter banquetRMEF
starts 5 p.m. PT
hall not named yet
TicketsSource, read 11/11/2026

June 2027 (2 listings)

DateWhatGroupLocationFine printBook or viewChecked
Jun 19, 2027Panhandle Sportsman's Party & Gun Bash DU sportsman’s partyDucks Unlimited
Klondyke Cafe
Laclede
starts 4 p.m. PT
TicketsSource, read 11/11/2026
Jun 26, 2027Scotch, Bourbon, & Cigars Conservation Dinner DU conservation dinnerDucks Unlimited
BanBury Golf Club
starts 4:30 p.m. MT
TicketsSource, read 11/11/2026

Every row links the page it came from: Register-Ed for the IDFG classes, the Ducks Unlimited Idaho feed, the RMEF events listing and the Idaho Sportsman Show site, all read November 11, 2026.

The six Idaho listings closest to you

The six closest dates still ahead: IDFG classes, chapter nights and the Boise show.

One reading from your device, sums done in the page, location forgotten at once. Pick a county above if you prefer.

Miles go to the most exact place the listing gives.

Idaho hunter, bowhunter and trapper classes from IDFG

15 of the 25 classes still had room on November 11, 2026; a full one can reopen if a student drops out.

First dayCertificationWhereMeetingsSeats leftSign-upRegister-Ed
Nov 14, 2026Trapper certification
Centennial Room
110 of 20OpenRegister-Ed page
Nov 14, 2026Trapper certification10 of 20FullRegister-Ed page
Nov 14, 2026Wolf trapper certification122 of 35OpenRegister-Ed page
Nov 15, 2026Trapper certification10 of 35FullRegister-Ed page
Nov 16, 2026Hunter certification425 of 25OpenRegister-Ed page
Nov 19, 2026Hunter and bowhunter, pre-study20 of 15FullRegister-Ed page
Nov 21, 2026Trapper certification
Black's Creek Public Shooting Range
10 of 25FullRegister-Ed page
Nov 21, 2026Wolf trapper certification
Centennial Room
17 of 30OpenRegister-Ed page
Nov 21, 2026Wolf trapper certification17 of 20OpenRegister-Ed page
Nov 22, 2026Trapper certification
Black's Creek Public Shooting Range
15 of 25OpenRegister-Ed page
Nov 23, 2026Hunter and bowhunter certification20 of 25FullRegister-Ed page
Nov 23, 2026Hunter and bowhunter certification
St. Maries Fire Station
20 of 25FullRegister-Ed page
Nov 28, 2026Trapper certification
Gooding Fire Department
13 of 28OpenRegister-Ed page
Dec 1, 2026Hunter and bowhunter certification
Idaho Guns & Outdoors Athol
36 of 25OpenRegister-Ed page
Dec 4, 2026Hunter and bowhunter certification
Idaho City Fire Protection District Station
33 of 15OpenRegister-Ed page
Dec 4, 2026Trapper certification10 of 38FullRegister-Ed page
Dec 5, 2026Hunter and bowhunter certification
Black's Creek Public Shooting Range
20 of 25FullRegister-Ed page
Dec 5, 2026Wolf trapper certification13 of 35OpenRegister-Ed page
Dec 12, 2026Wolf trapper certification121 of 30OpenRegister-Ed page
Dec 21, 2026Hunter certification49 of 18OpenRegister-Ed page
Dec 28, 2026Hunter and bowhunter certification329 of 30OpenRegister-Ed page
Dec 28, 2026Hunter and bowhunter certification
Beaverhead Room
417 of 20OpenRegister-Ed page
Jan 1, 2027Trapper certification129 of 30OpenRegister-Ed page
Feb 4, 2027Hunter and bowhunter, pre-study20 of 11FullRegister-Ed page
Mar 4, 2027Hunter and bowhunter, pre-study20 of 11FullRegister-Ed page

Class details from each IDFG listing on Register-Ed, read November 11, 2026; who must hold hunter education from Idaho Code 36-411, checked November 12, 2026.

The Idaho calendar split by kind

The Idaho calendar splits into 2 kinds with pages; single listings such as the sportsman show stay on this page.

Smaller Idaho groups

DatesNameLocationHours and feeSiteFrom
Mar 4–7, 2027Idaho Sportsman Show 2027 sportsman show
Expo Idaho
hours Thu and Fri 5-9 pm, Sat 11 am-9 pm, Sun 11 am-4 pm (MT)
Adults $8, seniors (65+) $7, children 12 and under free
Show siteSource, read 11/11/2026

Panhandle to Southeast: events by IDFG region

22 Idaho counties host at least one upcoming date; the others are named under the links.

RegionCounty countStill aheadBanquetsClasses
IDFG Panhandle Region51486
IDFG Clearwater Region5642
IDFG Southwest Region1026169
IDFG Magic Valley Region8761
IDFG Southeast Region7422
IDFG Upper Snake Region7633
IDFG Salmon Region2532

Nothing ahead yet: Adams, Bear Lake, Bingham, Blaine, Boundary, Butte, Camas, Caribou, Clark, Clearwater, Franklin, Fremont, Jefferson, Lewis, Lincoln, Madison, Minidoka, Oneida, Owyhee, Payette, Power, Teton.

Busy and quiet months for Idaho events

68 rows from late 2026 into the summer of 2027, with the most banquets in March and February.

Idaho listings ahead by month07152230Nov '26: 1818Nov '26Dec '26: 1212Dec '26Jan '27: 44Jan '27Feb '27: 99Feb '27Mar '27: 1313Mar '27Apr '27: 88Apr '27May '27: 22May '27Jun '27: 22Jun '27
OrganizerListings
Ducks Unlimited25
IDFG25
RMEF17
Idaho Sportsman Show1

Idaho placings on record

Only 1 Idaho hunting event in the research published placings: the Eastern Idaho Bird Dog Club’s championship at American Falls, reported by American Field.

DateAmerican Field reportLocationChampionStakes placed
Sep 17, 2025Idaho Open Shooting Dog Championship, Eastern Idaho Bird Dog Club 2025 report of Dec 11, 2025Edge's Ghostbuster3

Put a date on the Idaho events calendar

A Register-Ed class page, an events.rmef.org shop page or a DU myeventscenter listing all count as proof. When the name and date match, the listing is added.

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Where to go after the Idaho calendar

A banquet or a class date says nothing about a hunt number or a unit boundary; the season, draw and unit pages pick up from here.

Idaho hunting events, answered

Which Idaho events name a winner?

1 American Field report: Idaho Open Shooting Dog Championship, Eastern Idaho Bird Dog Club 2025, first running day September 17, 2025. Edge's Ghostbuster won the championship. No dinner, certification class or show hands out placings.

Is there a big hunting show in Boise this winter?

Idaho Sportsman Show 2027 runs March 4, 2027 to March 7, 2027 at Expo Idaho in Boise. Tickets as posted: Adults $8, seniors (65+) $7, children 12 and under free.

What part of Idaho has the most hunting events?

Ada County (10), Canyon County (8) and Kootenai County (7). 22 counties show no upcoming date on this calendar.

What is the count of upcoming Idaho events?

As of November 12, 2026 the count stands at 68, made up of 42 banquets, 25 classes and 1 show. Past rows with no published result are dropped; the American Field trial report stays on the results page.

Which Idaho hunting event comes up next?

1000 Springs Super Bingo (DU sportsman’s bingo), November 14, 2026, Gala Showroom, Buhl, Twin Falls County.

Does an adult need a hunter education card in Idaho?

No hunting license may be issued to a person born after January 1, 1975, unless they previously held a hunting license in Idaho or another state or show a hunter education certificate (Idaho Code 36-411). The calendar lists 12 IDFG hunter or hunter and bowhunter classes ahead. Idaho Code 36-411

Can someone hunt in Idaho before taking hunter education?

Hunting Passport (8+ junior or adult) lets a person hunt without hunter education when accompanied by an adult license holder within normal conversation range; mentors may not accompany more than two mentored hunters. Big Game 2026 Seasons and Rules p. 122

When must an Idaho hunter take bowhunter education?

Archery permit buyers need bowhunter education or proof of a previous archery permit/license (brochure licenses section). 10 of the IDFG classes ahead combine hunter and bowhunter certification. Big Game 2026 Seasons and Rules p. 117

Is trapper education offered in Idaho this winter?

13 trapper classes are ahead, 5 of them wolf trapper certification, in Coeur d'Alene, Gooding, Idaho Falls, Kuna, Lewiston, Nampa, Pocatello and Salmon. IDFG’s brochure lists wolf trapping with a trapping license and wolf trapper education; the resident trapping license is $29.75 ($26.75 with Price Lock). Big Game 2026 Seasons and Rules p. 81, license fees

Which Idaho chapters have dinners posted?

Ducks Unlimited chapters list 25 dinners, bingo nights and parties ahead and RMEF chapters 17 banquets. The Mule Deer Foundation’s Magic Valley Chapter Banquet ran in Filer on February 28, 2026; no later Idaho date was listed when read.

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