Hunters are reminded that Sandhill crane will be available first-come, first-served starting at 10 am MDT, August 1 at Fish and Game license vendors, online at https://idfg.idaho.gov, or by calling 800-554-8685.
Seasons begin September 1-15 or September 16-30, depending on tag type. Tag numbers were increased in all hunt areas to a total of 550 tags. The daily limit is two birds for all hunts, and the season limit is two birds for each hunter.
Hunting occurs in eastern Idaho, with one of the purposes to help reduce crop damage.
Hunters can find Sandhill crane hunting information in the 2017-2018 Migratory Game Bird Seasons and Rules brochure, which includes season information for waterfowl, Sandhill crane, dove and crow. The brochure is available at Fish and Game license vendors and online at https://idfg.idaho.gov/hunt/rules/migratory.