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

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

2018-2019 Upland Game Seasons and Rules available here

Tuesday, January 30, 2018 - 5:12 PM MST

See the new 2018-2019 Upland Game, Furbearer and Turkey Seasons and Rules.

Upland Bird Hunting Upland Game Hunting
Public comment sought on Upland Game, Turkey and Furbearer Seasons

Wednesday, November 29, 2017 - 1:21 PM MST

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking public comments on proposed changes to the 2018 and 2019 upland game, turkey and furbearer seasons. Proposed changes to seasons include:

Upland Bird Hunting Upland Game Hunting Trapping and Furbearer Information Panhandle Region Clearwater Region Southwest Region Magic Valley Region Southeast Region Upper Snake Region Salmon Region Upland Game, Furbearer and Turkey Seasons and Rules Wild Turkey Hunting

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.

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