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

Upland game, turkey and furbearer seasons set for 2020-21 seasons

Tuesday, January 28, 2020 - 10:27 AM MST

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission set the 2020-21 upland game, turkey and furbearer seasons and rules during their meeting on Jan. 23. Printed brochures will be available at license vendors and Fish and Game offices in mid-February, and online by early February.

Upland Game, Furbearer and Turkey Seasons and Rules Upland Bird Hunting Upland Game Hunting Hunting Wild Turkey Hunting Trapping and Furbearer Information

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.