Some Hunting Seasons Still Open

Most big game hunting seasons have ended, but there's still plenty of hunting open through the end of the month and through the winter. Seasons are open for geese, ducks, coots and common snipe through January 14 in the northern and eastern parts of the state and through January 21 in the southwest. In the uplands, the seasons remain open on forest grouse through January 31 in Area 1 in northern Idaho. Bobwhite and California quail season remains open through January 31 in the western and northern parts of the state. The seasons on chukar and gray partridge remain open through January 31. As for rabbits, the season on cottontails is open through February 28 and on snowshoe hares through March 31. Jackrabbits are considered predators under Idaho law, and may be hunted year round with a hunting license. Mountain lion seasons are open through the winter in much of the state. Mountain lion seasons are open through March 31 in all but units 1 - 9; 20A, 26, 27, 41 and 42. A valid 2011 hunting license is required. Waterfowl hunters will need a 2011 migratory bird permit validation, but federal duck stamps from 2010 are good through the end of June 2011. Licenses are available at vendors. Check Fish and Game rules for exact seasons in your favorite hunting unit. Rules, seasons and limits also are available on the agency's Website at: http://fishandgame.idaho.gov.