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

F&G Commission sets migratory game bird seasons and adjusts wolf hunt in two units

Thursday, April 11, 2019 - 1:30 PM MDT

Meeting by conference call on April 11, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission set seasons for migratory game birds for 2019-20, and amended wolf hunting seasons in Units 51 and 50 for the 2019-20 and 2020-21 seasons. The seasons for migratory game birds will remain mostly the same as the 2018-19 seasons, with a few exceptions:

Fish and Game Commission Migratory Game Bird Seasons and Rules Big Game Seasons and Rules Snow Goose (Chen caerulescens) Northern Pintail (Anas acuta) Gray Wolf (Canis lupus) Sandhill Crane (Grus canadensis)
F&G seeking comments on Migratory Game Bird season proposals

Friday, March 15, 2019 - 6:00 PM MDT

Idaho Fish and Game is seeking public comment on proposed changes to the upcoming migratory game bird seasons, including waterfowl, mourning dove, American crow and sandhill crane.

Migratory Game Bird Seasons and Rules Migratory Bird Hunting Clearwater Region Southwest Region Southeast Region Upper Snake Region Salmon Region Panhandle Region Magic Valley Region Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) Snow Goose (Chen caerulescens)
Public Comment - Migratory Game Bird Proposed 2019-2020 Seasons

Friday, March 15, 2019 - 5:19 PM MDT

Migratory game bird proposals for the 2019-2020 seasons are available for review through March 27, 2019. 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

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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.

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