Friday, August 24, 2018 - 2:29 PM MDT
Wildfire damage caused hunting closures in part of Owyhee County and the Upper Snake Region
Idaho Fish and Game Commission on Aug. 23 set the 2018 sage grouse hunting seasons and rules, which includes portions of Owyhee County and portions the Upper Snake Region closed due to damaged habitat from fires.
The season will run Sept. 15-21 with the traditional one bird per day and two-birds in possession bag limit.
Here is the 2018 Sage Grouse Seasons and Rules booklet with maps of open areas.