Migratory Game Bird Seasons and Rules
Seasons and rules for hunting migratory game birds
2018-2019 Migratory Game Bird Seasons and Rules
– Full booklet, pages 1-36, [PDF, 5.1 MB]
Notice: Fees and rules may change. It is your responsibility to be aware of changes since these seasons and rules were printed. Please see the fee schedules in the License, Tag and Permit Fees section for current prices.
Sections:
- Contact Info, Table of Contents, Key Dates, Getting Started
– Pages 1-7, [PDF, 481 KB] - Duck and Goose Seasons – Seasons for Wilson's Snipe and American Coot and Canada, White-fronted and Light Geese
– Pages 8-11, [PDF, 1.6 MB] - Mourning Doves and Sandhill Cranes
– Pages 12-13, [PDF, 310 KB] - Shooting Hours
– Pages 14-17, [PDF, 481 KB] - Waterfowl Identification
– Pages 18-21, [PDF, 841 KB] - General Rules and Information
– Pages 22-27, [PDF, 415 KB] - License, Tag and Permit Fees
– Pages 28-36, [PDF, 1.6 MB]
Important Reminders
- Federal Migratory Game Bird Harvest Information Program Validation — REQUIRED
- Nontoxic Shot — REQUIRED
- Federal Migratory Bird Stamp (All hunters 16 or older) — REQUIRED
Banded Waterfowl in Idaho - Where they’re banded, where they’re shot.
Other Rules Information
- Setting the Waterfowl Seasons
– Preferences of Idaho Waterfowl Hunters [PDF, 287 kb] - Idaho's Amphibians and Reptiles – Rules for collection, possession and permitting – [PDF, 650 KB]
- Marijuana on Public Lands – What you should know when hunting in the field
News
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Waterfowl hunts open in portions of the state Oct. 6 and most others open Oct. 13
Thursday, October 4, 2018 - 3:26 PM MDT
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Grab a kid and go hunting, Youth Waterfowl Hunting Weekend is Sept. 29-30
Friday, September 14, 2018 - 11:30 AM MDT
The Rules Brochures
Online rules brochures are created in PDF file format. They are produced to keep the online display as close as possible to the printed version.
Printed copies of the rules brochure can be picked up, without charge, at local license vendors or by calling 208-334-3700 to receive a copy by mail.
To view Idaho Fish and Game administrative rules and code, visit the Office of Administrative Rules on the Idaho Department of Administration website.
To advertise in future Idaho Fish and Game rules brochures, call: Rotary Offset Press: 1-253-216-1256.