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.
Sage-grouse and sandhill crane tags go on sale Aug. 1
Sage-grouse and sandhill crane tags go on sale Aug. 1 on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 10 a.m. MDT. A total of 5,030 sage-grouse tags will be offered in 12 hunting zones across parts of southern Idaho, while 715 sandhill crane tags will be available for six hunting areas.
Sage-grouse hunting season proposals available for public comment through July 6
Fish and Game is seeking comments on the 2025-2026 sage-grouse harvest seasons and tag proposals. Staff are proposing an increase in sage-grouse tags offered for the 2025 hunting season. Hunters and other interested parties can comment on the public comment webpage until Sunday, July 6 at midnight.