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Idaho Fish and Game

A group of deer in the City of Cascade approach the driver's side window of a vehicle during the winter of 2023.

Upland game bird hunting is going to get a little more exciting starting Sept. 17

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Chukar, gray partridge, quail and sage-grouse seasons open Sept. 17

Upland game bird hunting is going to get a little more exciting starting Sept. 17. Seasons for chukar, gray partridge, quail and sage-grouse will give upland hunters even more variety this fall.

Here’s a summary of what’s coming up:

 

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Chukar & Partridge

Chukar and gray partridge seasons run from Sept. 17 through Jan. 31. The daily bag limit is 8 chukar and 8 gray partridge, and the possession limit is 24 chukar and 24 gray partridge.

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California Quail

Bobwhite and California quail seasons also run from Sept. 17 through Jan. 31. The daily bag limit is 10 total, and the possession limit is 30 total. Area 2 in eastern Idaho is closed. Hunters are reminded that there are no seasons for Gambel’s or mountain quail.

Hunters need only a valid hunting license to hunt quail, chukar, gray partridge and forest grouse.

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Sage-grouse

Sage-grouse firearm season runs Sept. 17 through Oct. 31. Hunters are reminded a sage-grouse tag is required and they need to make sure to validate the tag and place it on the sage-grouse immediately after harvest.

The sage-grouse seasons and rules brochure is available online on the sage-grouse webpage.

More info

For more details, hunters should consult the 2022-23 Upland Game, Furbearer and Turkey Seasons and Rules brochure and the 2022 Sage-Grouse Seasons and Rules pamphlet, available at all Fish and Game license vendors or online.