Migratory Game Bird Seasons and Rules

Seasons and rules for hunting migratory game birds

2017-2018 Migratory Game Bird Seasons and Rules

– Full booklet, pages 1-32, [PDF, 3.5 MB]

Next update expected July, 2018.

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, 672 KB]
Duck and Goose Seasons – Seasons for Wilson's Snipe and American Coot and Canada, White-fronted and Light Geese
– Pages 6-9, [PDF, 1.4 MB]
Mourning Doves and Sandhill Cranes
– Pages 10-11, [PDF, 188 KB]
Shooting Hours
– Pages 12-15, [PDF, 429 KB]
Waterfowl Identification
– Pages 16-19, [PDF, 598 KB]
General Rules and Information
– Pages 20-25, [PDF, 420 KB]
License, Tag and Permit Fees
– Pages 26-32, [PDF, 479 KB]

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

Got an opinion? Fish and Game wants to hear it

Tuesday, March 6, 2018 - 10:23 AM MST

Fish and Game officials are updating rules, regulations and management plans for fish and wildlife, and people can weigh in by going to the survey and comment page. Comments are currently being taken for proposed big game rules, waterfowl seasons and rules, and statewide fish management plan. Deadlines to comment are:

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Public Comment - Migratory Game Bird Proposed 2018-2019 Seasons

Monday, March 5, 2018 - 4:50 PM MST

Migratory game bird proposals for the 2018-2019 seasons are available for review through March 24, 2018. Included below are proposals and comment opportunities for: Waterfowl Youth seasons Ducks Canada Geese Light Geese (Snow and Ross's) White-fronted geese Doves Crows Sandhill Crane

Migratory Bird Hunting Migratory Game Bird Seasons and Rules

Seasons and rules for migratory game birds

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.