Upland Bird Hunting Press Releases and Blogs

pheasant being released April 2004 by enforcement

Clearwater pheasant releases prepare for upcoming youth and general seasons

Wednesday, October 3, 2018 - 12:37 PM MDT

Pheasants will be released at both the Palouse River upland game area and Lloyd Ranch access site prior to the Oct. 6 through Oct.12 youth pheasant season. Birds will continue to be released throughout the general season Oct. 13 through Dec. 31.

Youth pheasant hunt runs Oct. 6 through Oct. 12

Thursday, September 27, 2018 - 1:32 PM MDT

Youth can participate in pheasant hunting clinic in Genesee, Oct. 6

Monday, September 24, 2018 - 10:18 AM MDT

This event is open to youths aged 10-16 that have passed hunter education and possess a valid 2018 hunting license.

Upland game bird update: Here's what hunting looks like in 2018

Monday, September 10, 2018 - 4:47 PM MDT

Fish and Game's wildlife biologists in each region have compiled an update of what they're seeing and hearing on the ground with upland bird populations, so hunters can get a look at their favorite areas and quarry.

Time for boots on the ground, lots of hunting starts on Aug. 30 and more in September

Wednesday, August 29, 2018 - 3:08 PM MDT

F&G Commission approves sage grouse season with two new area closures

Friday, August 24, 2018 - 2:29 PM MDT

The season will run Sept. 15-21 with the traditional one bird per day and two-birds in possession bag limit.

Get your hunter education course completed in time for fall hunts

Friday, August 10, 2018 - 2:39 PM MDT

If you were born on or after January 1, 1975, you must complete a hunter education course to purchase a hunting license, or show proof of a previously held license in Idaho or another state.

2018-2019 Upland Game Seasons and Rules available here

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

Public comment sought on Upland Game, Turkey and Furbearer Seasons

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

Stocked pheasants provide opportunity for youth at Palouse River Access Yes property

Wednesday, November 1, 2017 - 12:39 PM MDT

Pheasant hunting at Ft. Boise WMA: Photo gallery and video

Friday, October 27, 2017 - 2:35 PM MDT

Fish and Game stocks between 300 and 700 pheasants per week at Fort Boise WMA. November is busiest month and when the most birds are stocked per week.

Three pheasants feeding in snow / Photo by Gary Will

Pheasant season opened in southern, eastern Idaho on Saturday, Oct. 21

Wednesday, October 18, 2017 - 3:42 PM MDT

Pheasant hunters will get 37 percent more pheasants stocked during fall thanks to the license and tag fee increase. Fish and Game will stock about 21,300 pheasants at WMAs, which compares with 15,500 last year.

F&G secures youth hunting opportunity at Palouse River Access Yes property

Wednesday, October 11, 2017 - 1:15 PM MDT

Upland bird hunting father and son / IDFG - Photo by Glenn Oakley

Chukar hunters get off to good start in the Clearwater and Southwest regions

Monday, September 25, 2017 - 4:24 PM MDT

Sharp-tailed grouse season opens October 1

Monday, September 25, 2017 - 12:37 PM MDT

Youth Pheasant Clinic planned in Genesee

Wednesday, September 20, 2017 - 4:44 PM MDT

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is pleased to host an annual youth pheasant clinic on Saturday, October 7, 2017, in Genesee, ID. This event is open to youths aged 10-16 that have completed hunter education and possess a valid 2017 hunting license.