Hunters applying for Idaho spring bear, turkey hunts

HUNTING — Applications for Idaho spring black bear hunts must be filed by Feb. 15 and spring turkey controlled hunt applications must be in by March 1.

Other Idaho spring dates to note:

• April 1 — Leftover controlled hunt tags for spring turkey and bear controlled hunts go on sale.
• April 8 —  Youth turkey hunts open.
• April 15 — Spring turkey and spring black bear seasons start, with some controlled hunts opening later.

Hunters may apply for controlled hunts at any hunting and fishing license vendor; Fish and Game office; with a credit card by calling 1-800-55HUNT5; or online .

Spring 2015 bear controlled hunt information is in the 2014 Big Game Seasons and Rules book.

Spring turkey controlled hunt information is available in the 2014-2015 Upland Game, Furbearer and Turkey Seasons and Rules book. Both are available at all license vendors, Fish and Game offices and online.