Sage-grouse Hunting | Idaho Fish and Game

Sage grouse hunting seasons are set annually

Sage-grouse are widely distributed in areas with large blocks of sagebrush habitat throughout southern Idaho.

All sage-grouse hunters must have a sage-grouse tag along with a hunting license.

Seasons and Rules Brochure

2022 Sage-grouse Seasons & Rules [PDF, 1.1 MB] (mobile)

2022 Sage-grouse Seasons & Rules [PDF, 1.1 MB] (print)

News

Upland game bird hunting is going to get a little more exciting starting Sept. 17

Tuesday, September 6, 2022 - 9:28 AM MDT

Chukar, gray partridge, quail and sage-grouse seasons open on Sept. 17

Upland Bird Hunting Upland Game, Furbearer and Turkey Seasons and Rules Sage-grouse Hunting Chukar (Alectoris chukar) California Quail (Callipepla californica) Greater Sage-Grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) Gray Partridge (Perdix perdix)
F&G Commission to set sage grouse tag numbers in July, hunters can comment on proposals

Friday, July 1, 2022 - 1:06 PM MDT

The Fish and Game Commission is scheduled to set sage-grouse tag numbers at its July 28 meeting in Salmon, and tags will go on sale on a first-come, first-served basis starting Aug. 1. People can comment on the proposed sage-grouse hunting season on the Fish and Game public comment webpage.

Upland Bird Hunting Upland Game, Furbearer and Turkey Seasons and Rules Sage-grouse Hunting Falconry seasons for Columbian sharp-tailed grouse and sage-grouse Greater Sage-Grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus)

greater sage grouse Tom Reichner

Sage-grouse Zone and Habitat Map

To view a map showing Sage-grouse zones, including habitat, view our interactive map online.

Sage-grouse zone map