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.
Sage-grouse Hunting
Sage-grouse hunting seasons are set annually
Resource
2026-2027 Sage-grouse Seasons and Rules
– Full application, 4 Page(s) [PDF, 0.93 MB] Download Document
Resource
2026-2027 Sage-grouse Seasons and Rules - Print
– Full brochure, 2 Page(s) [PDF, 0.93 MB] Download Document
Sage-grouse Zone Map
To view sage-grouse zones, view our interactive map.
Public comment opportunity for proposed 2026 sage-grouse season, deadline July 6
Statewide, counts of males on leks decreased from 2025 and tags numbers decreased from 5,030 in 2025, to 4,280 in 2026.