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Upland Game Bird Seasons Open
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The early fall general turkey season begins Tuesday, September 15, and seasons for sage- grouse, quail and partridge begin September 19. A separate permit is required for hunting sage- and sharp-tailed grouse. Sharp-tailed season opens October 1. Turkey: September 15 through December 15. General fall hunt in game… moreAsk Fish and Game: Grouse Permits
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Q. Do I need a permit to hunt grouse? A. It depends. In addition to a valid 2009 Idaho hunting license, hunters need a permit to hunt sage-grouse and sharp-tailed grouse. Any person hunting sage- or sharp-tailed grouse must have in possession their license with a sage/sharp-tailed grouse permit validation, available… morePoaching Incident Under Investigation
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Two Boundary County men are being investigated in the unlawful killing of two bull elk. The two elk were killed on Saturday, September 5, the day before the opening of archery season in big game unit 1. The investigation continues, and charges are pending.Six Poachers Sentenced
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Six men - four from Idaho, one from Pennsylvania and one from Arkansas - have been sentenced on elk poaching charges, following a two-year investigation. In August 2007, Idaho Fish and Game received several reports from landowners in the Pahsimeroi Valley of a group of elk hunters using illegal and unethical hunting… moreSage-Grouse Season Opens
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The sage-grouse hunting season in southern Idaho opens Saturday, September 19. Sage-grouse seasons: 23 day season, two-bird daily limit, and four in possession after opening day: - Southwestern Owyhee County. - Most of the Upper Snake Region and Lemhi and part of Custer counties. Seven day season, one-bird daily… more