Pheasant Stocking Program

The Idaho pheasant stocking program has been expanded in 2020

The pheasant stocking program provides additional pheasant hunting opportunities on Wildlife Management Areas and other access agreement properties throughout Idaho during the pheasant hunting season. Properties where game farm pheasants are released in each region are listed below.

The number of pheasants released varies per release site. Typically, pheasants are released before 10 a.m. or after shooting hours in the evening. The exact day of release is not listed to prevent crowding and to provide flexibility with release dates.

The pheasant release schedule is posted under each property listed below.

Pheasant Stocking Locations

Panhandle Region

Panhandle Region
Location Name	County
Boundary-Smith Creek WMA Permit Required - Location Code: 10	Boundary
Coeur d’Alene River WMA – Strobel and Lane Marsh parcels Permit Required - Location Code: 11	Kootenai

Clearwater Region

Clearwater Region
Location Name	County
Palouse Youth-only Area Permit Required - Location Code: 20	Latah
Peterson Loop Area Permit Required - Location Code: 21	Latah
Craig Mountain WMA – Redbird Parcel Permit Required - Location Code: 12	Nez Perce
Genesee Release Area Permit Required - Location Code: 22	Latah

Southwest Region

Southwest Region
Location Name	County
CJ Strike WMA Permit Required - Location Code: 04	Owyhee
Montour WMA Permit Required - Location Code: 03	Gem
Roswell Marsh WHA, north of Highway 18 Permit Required - Location Code: 13	Canyon
Fort Boise WMA Permit Required - Location Code: 01	Canyon
Payette River WMA Permit Required - Location Code: 02	Payette

Magic Valley Region

Magic Valley Region
Location Name	County
Niagara Springs WMA Permit Required - Location Code: 09	Gooding
BOR Tract F27 Permit Required - Location Code: 16	Minidoka
BOR Tract F28 Permit Required - Location Code: 17	Minidoka

Southeast Region

Southeast Region
Location Name	County
Sterling WMA Permit Required - Location Code: 05	Bingham
Portneuf WMA Permit Required - Location Code: 14	Bannock

Upper Snake Region

Upper Snake Region
Location Name	County
Market Lake WMA Permit Required - Location Code: 06	Jefferson
Cartier Slough WMA Permit Required - Location Code: 08	Madison
Mud Lake WMA Permit Required - Location Code: 07	Jefferson
BLM Lewisville Knolls Permit Required - Location Code: 18	Jefferson

Salmon Region

Salmon Region
Location Name	County
Kirtley Creek Access Yes! Permit Required - Location Code: 19	Lemhi
Pahsimeroi River Wildlife Habitat Area Permit Required - Location Code: 15	Lemhi

Pheasant Stocking Locations

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Upland Game Bird Permit Required

Pheasant hunters are required to purchase an Upland Game Bird Permit if they intend to hunt on WMAs or these listed lands where pheasants are stocked.

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Seasons and Rules

Please refer to the current Upland Game Seasons and Rules for season dates, hunting hours, and additional information.

Hunter Orange Required

All upland game bird hunters are required to wear visible hunter orange of at least 36 square inches above the waist when hunting on locations where an Upland Game Bird Permit is required. A hunter orange hat meets this requirement. Hunter Orange Policy