Can You Legally Catch Your Own Thanksgiving Turkey In Idaho?

Thanksgiving is creeping up on us, and if you've ever had the distinction of being the person in charge of the Thanksgiving feast, you know darn well you do not want to wait until the last minute to prepare.

So, um, what are your plans for the turkey?

Yes, there are rules and laws in Idaho regarding the legality of wild turkey hunting

Are you going to go traditional and grab a turkey from the grocery store? Will you have a delivery service online place a juicy turkey right on your doorstep? Or are you thinking really, really traditional?

As in, hunting, killing, capturing, and preparing your own Thanksgiving turkey in Idaho. Is that legal? What are the rules?

There are numerous rules and regulations when it comes to hunting any kind of animal in Idaho, and yes that includes turkeys. You can get a full list of the laws here, but know this:

No person may hunt wild turkey without having in his or her possession the appropriate hunting license and tag.

Again, please refer to the list to make sure you're obeying the law and being safe while doing so.

Happy Thanksgiving!

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We hope you get to spend the holidays surrounded by loved ones. If that's the case, you should be thankful! You should also read the room.

Meaning, don't show up to Thanksgiving dinner with any of the following things. Not only will you be shunned, but you'll ruin the meal for the entire family.

Even the dogs.