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
Sage-grouse tags on sale August 1
Resource
2025 Sage-grouse Seasons and Rules - Print
– Full regulations, 1-2 Page(s) [PDF, 1.77 MB] Download Document
Resource
2025 Sage-grouse Seasons and Rules
– Full regulations, 1-4 Page(s) [PDF, 1.77 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 5
Statewide, counts of males on leks decreased from 2025 and tags numbers decreased from 5,030 in 2025, to 4,280 in 2026.