Upland Game Hunting | Idaho Fish and Game

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

Hunting, fishing seasons continue through holidays

Monday, December 12, 2016 - 1:08 PM MST

There's still time to bag that Christmas goose, game bird, or maybe a nice solstice-season steelhead. For hunters and anglers itching to get out during the holiday season, several opportunities are available.

Upland Bird Hunting Upland Game Hunting Steelhead Fishing

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.