F&G seeking public input on Idaho upland game, turkey and furbearer season setting, 2026-2027

Idaho Fish and Game will be setting the new seasons for upland game, turkey, and furbearers for 2026-2027 in January 2026. Members of the public are highly encouraged to review the proposed seasons and changes and weigh in with their own comments. The comment period is open until Dec. 7, 2025 at 6 p.m. MST.

Fish and Game staff will also host a series of open houses at Fish and Game regional offices between Dec. 1-7. For a full list of upcoming open houses, scroll to the bottom of this article.

Season proposals are broken down by regions, making it simpler for folks to check out proposals specific to their neck of the woods. Department proposals will be presented to the Fish and Game Commission for their consideration at their January 2026 meeting at the Fish and Game Headquarters Office in Boise. 

See ALL Season Setting Proposals Here

At a glance, here’s what is being proposed. To see more detailed information for each proposal, visit the Upland Game, Turkey, and Furbearer Season Setting Proposals webpage here. Additionally, you may leave a comment or feedback on each given proposal.

Turkey

• Southwest Region: Spring general seasons in GMU 40
• Southwest Region: Fall general season in GMUs 33 and 39
• Magic Valley Region: Spring controlled hunts in GMUs 54 and 55
• Magic Valley Region: Fall controlled hunt in GMUs 54 and 55
• Magic Valley Region: Landowner Permission Required hunts in GMUs 54 and 55
• Southeast Region: General fall turkey season end date
• Southeast Region: Spring and fall general turkey seasons in GMUs 72 and 76
• Southeast Region: Fall general turkey season in Unit 68A
• Upper Snake Region: Spring youth only controlled hunt in Hunt Area 50-1
• Upper Snake Region: Spring controlled hunts
• Upper Snake Region: Fall youth only controlled hunt
• Upper Snake Region: Landowner Permission Required hunts
• Salmon Region: Spring turkey controlled hunts
• Salmon Region: Youth-only spring turkey seasons
• Salmon Region: Fall controlled hunt

Upland Game

• Statewide: Consolidate areas 1 and 2 into one statewide quail season
• Statewide: Establish hard start date for chukar and gray partridge, and quail seasons
• Statewide: Establish statewide pheasant season with hard start date
• Statewide: Extend sharp-tailed grouse season

Furbearer

• Panhandle, Clearwater, Southwest, and Magic Valley Regions: Extend the harvest season closure dates for beaver, mink, and muskrat
• Clearwater Region: Increase river otter harvest quota
• Southwest Region: Increase river otter harvest quota
• Southwest Region: Expand opening date for beaver, mink, muskrat, and river otter harvest season
• Southwest Region: Lift beaver closures in Big Creek
• Southwest Region: Lift beaver closure on Squaw Creek
• Magic Valley: Lift beaver closure on all public lands within Corral Creek
• Southeast Region: Add a new 5-beaver controlled beaver trapping unit
• Upper Snake Region: Increase river otter harvest quota

Learn More at These Upcoming Open Houses

Fish and Game staff will host a series of open houses at Fish and Game regional offices from Dec. 1-7. Hunters, trappers, and members of the public are encouraged to attend an open house nearest to you for an opportunity to chat with staff and ask questions. All times local. 

Panhandle Region | Wednesday, Dec. 3 | 8 a.m.  to 6 p.m.

2885 W. Kathleen Avenue, Coeur d'Alene

Clearwater Region | Monday, Dec. 1 | 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

3316 16th Street, Lewiston

Southwest Region (McCall) | Tuesday, Dec. 2 | 4-6 p.m.

555 Deinhard Lane, McCall

Southwest Region (Nampa) | Tuesday, Dec. 2 | 4-6:30 p.m.

15950 N. Gate Boulevard, Nampa

Magic Valley Region | Monday, Dec. 1 | 3-7 p.m.

324 South 417 East - Suite 1, Jerome

Southeast Region | Wednesday, Dec. 3 | 10 a.m.  to 6 p.m.

1345 Barton Road, Pocatello

Upper Snake Region | Thursday, Dec. 4 | 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

4279 Commerce Circle, Idaho Falls

Salmon Region | Wednesday, Dec. 3 | 3-5 p.m.

99 Highway 93 North, Salmon