Hunters looking to pursue upland game will find several opportunities in Idaho.
Upland Game Animal Opportunities
- Cottontail rabbit
- Snowshoe hare
- Red Squirrel (as of 8/23/18)
Idaho’s native Pygmy rabbit is a protected species and there is no hunting season for them. Be sure of your target.
Pygmy - no hunting season
Tail: buff-gray
Adult size: - less than 1 foot in length
Cottontail
Tail: white
Adult size: - more than 1 foot in length
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