Upland Game Hunting | Idaho Fish and Game

Learn about upland game hunting in Idaho

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 rabbit / Photo by Beth Waterbury

Beth Waterbury for IDFG

Pygmy - no hunting season
Tail: buff-gray
Adult size: - less than 1 foot in length

Cottontail rabbit / Photo by Justin Wilde

Justin Wilde

Cottontail
Tail: white
Adult size: - more than 1 foot in length

Looking for upland bird opportunities?

News

Application period for peregrine capture open through April 15

Friday, March 15, 2019 - 6:12 PM MDT

During their Wednesday, March 13 meeting in Boise, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission adopted seasons and rules to continue annual capture of up to two nestling or juvenile wild peregrine falcons to be used for falconry through 2021. The 2019 permit application period is open March 15 through April 15.

Upland Game, Furbearer and Turkey Seasons and Rules Upland Game Hunting Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus)
Upland game hunters have until Feb. 18 to comment on new management plan

Thursday, January 31, 2019 - 10:00 AM MST

Hunters have through Feb. 18 to give input on Fish and Game’s updated draft of its Upland Game Management Plan. The plan is a six-year document that describes the direction for Idaho’s upland game program.

Upland Bird Hunting Upland Game Hunting Upland Game, Furbearer and Turkey Seasons and Rules

Videos

Falcon Quest

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is it illegal to trap cottontail rabbits?

Applications

Hunt Planner

The Idaho Hunt Planner is an interactive search and mapping engine for hunting regulations.