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Idaho gun, archery and outdoor stores by IDFG region
186 stores on file, 186 of them with an address in 36 of the 44 counties, sorted by IDFG region and then county; the filter box trims the list as you type.
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Panhandle Region (31)
Benewah County (3)
Bonner County (7)
Kootenai County (18)
Clearwater Region (19)
Idaho County (7)
Nez Perce County (7)
Southwest Region (55)
Ada County (24)
Canyon County (14)
Gem County (3)
Valley County (4)
Magic Valley Region (16)
Southeast Region (12)
Bannock County (8)
Upper Snake Region (20)
Salmon Region (8)
Lemhi County (6)
Chain stores: 25
Ada County (5)
Bannock County (3)
Canyon County (3)
Gun, archery and outdoor stores from Yellow Pages, plus 25 chain stores from the Cabela's, DICK'S, Sportsman's Warehouse and Bass Pro locators and Big 5 listings; pawn shops, farm stores and general merchandise outlets were set aside. Checked November 12, 2026.
Plotting Idaho stores
Of the 186 Idaho stores, 170 carry coordinates and show on this map; tap a dot for the name. Another 16 without a usable point appear only in the Idaho list below.
Idaho legal gear at a glance
Archery-only seasons
Archery permit validation required in any archery-only season.
Muzzleloader-only seasons
Muzzleloader permit validation required.
Bowhunter education
Archery permit buyers need bowhunter education or proof of a previous archery permit/license.
Waterfowl loads
Nontoxic shot required for all waterfowl.
Swan, dove and crane
Shotgun holding no more than 3 shells; shot no larger than size T (0.2 in).
Orange is advised
Hunter orange is recommended, required only while hunting pheasants where the Upland Game Bird Permit is required (including IDFG properties and leases) and on sponsored hunts such as organized youth hunts; minimum 36 square inches above the waist.
Sources: Big Game 2026 Seasons and Rules p. 11; Migratory Game Bird 2026-2027 brochure p. 25; IDFG page. Data read November 11, 2026; checked: read against the IDFG text November 12, 2026.
Idaho stores, common questions
What is the Idaho count of stores here?
186 in all; 36 counties are represented by address, going by the sources on November 12, 2026.
Do I need a permit to hunt an Idaho archery season?
Archery permit validation required in any archery-only season. Archery permit buyers need bowhunter education or proof of a previous archery permit/license.
How do the Idaho stores split across the IDFG regions?
The IDFG Southwest Region leads with 63; the IDFG Salmon Region has 8.
Which Idaho counties have the most stores?
Ada County accounts for 29, then come Kootenai County (20) and Canyon County (17).
Which Idaho stores are on the map and which are not?
The Idaho map plots 170 stores from geocoded street addresses and store locator points. That leaves 16 Idaho rows listed without a location.
What lists stand behind these Idaho stores?
Gun, archery and outdoor stores from Yellow Pages, plus 25 chain stores from the Cabela's, DICK'S, Sportsman's Warehouse and Bass Pro locators and Big 5 listings; pawn shops, farm stores and general merchandise outlets were set aside. Checked November 12, 2026.
Are the big Idaho chain outlets mixed in with the local gun shops?
No, they have a section of their own at the end: 25 stores from the Cabela's, DICK'S, Sportsman's Warehouse and Bass Pro locators and Big 5 listings. Farm stores were not included.
Which Idaho counties came up empty for stores?
None with an address in Butte County, Camas County, Caribou County, Clark County, Franklin County, Lewis County, Lincoln County and Power County; look to the neighbouring county page.
What shot can I use for Idaho ducks and geese?
Nontoxic shot required for all waterfowl.
Past the stores, counties and towns
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