Game Breeder
Idaho Game Breeder
Permit 2026
Requirements and fees for raising and selling captive game animals in Idaho. Idaho requires a Game Farm license for commercial propagation of native game animals and birds.
Facility Inspection
Record Keeping
Annual Renewal
2026 Permit Quick Facts
Verified 2026
Annual Fee
$75.00
Per year, per permit
Facility Inspection
Required
Initial & periodic
Record Keeping
Required
Inventory & transactions
Agency
Idaho Dept. of Fish...
Permit issuer
Covered Species
Game Species Covered in Idaho
Pheasant, chukar, quail, deer, elk, turkey
Step-by-Step
How to Apply for a Game Breeder Permit in Idaho
1
Review Requirements
Contact Idaho Dept. of Fish & Game to get the current application packet. Review species-specific requirements, especially for deer and elk which have additional disease testing requirements.
2
Prepare Your Facility
Your facility must pass inspection before or shortly after permit issuance. Ensure fencing, housing, and water systems meet Idaho's standards for your target species. Game wardens or wildlife inspectors conduct the evaluation.
3
Submit Application & Fee
Submit your completed application to Idaho Dept. of Fish & Game.
Annual permit fee: $75.00. Include all required documentation (property ownership or lease, facility plan, intended species list).
4
Maintain Required Records
Keep detailed records of all animals in your possession: births, deaths, purchases, and sales. Annual reports are typically required. Records must be available for inspection at any time by wildlife officers.
Permit Classes
Idaho Permit Structure
Game Farm license; separate categories for ungulates and upland birds
Requirements
Idaho Game Breeder Requirements
IDFG Game Farm license, facility inspection, CWD testing for cervids, annual reports.
Source: Idaho Dept. of Fish & Game (idfg.idaho.gov).
Requirements verified 2026. Always confirm current permit requirements and fees directly with Idaho Dept. of Fish & Game.