This time of year, shed hunters get excited about hitting the hills looking for antlers dropped by Idaho’s big game animals. However, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game says it’s important to remember that those who are not legal Idaho residents are now required to purchase a nonresident Idaho license for hunting big game in order to legally pick-up antlers in Idaho. The new rule went into effect on July 1st.
According to Idaho code, “A nonresident collecting, possessing, or transporting antlers or horns shed from deer, elk, moose, or pronghorn in the state are required to first procure a license entitling the nonresident to hunt big game.” However, the license requirement does not apply to nonresidents under 12 years of age provided they are accompanied in the field by a nonresident who is the holder of a valid Idaho hunting license for big game or a resident.
