Upland Game, Furbearer and Turkey Seasons and Rules

Seasons and rules for hunting upland game, furbearers and turkey

2020-21 Upland Game, Turkey, and Furbearer Seasons and Rules

Including: Rabbits, Hares, Red Squirrel, Furbearers, Predators, Unprotected Species and Falconry
– Full booklet, pages 1-55 [PDF, 9.1 MB]

Update Notices (highlighted in yellow throughout): This brochure was modified on the following dates:

Rules for Upland Gamebirds (page 13) Turkey Unit Tags (page 20) 11/9/2021

Turkey Tag Types, page 20. 11/3/2021

Pheasant hunting location: Zollinger Access Yes! removed, pages 11-12. 9/30/2021

Method of Take-Trapping, pages 36-37. 9/29/2021

Shooting hours were added for areas where an Upland Game Bird Permit is required on page 13 and a pelt fee was changed on page 34 - 09/15/2020

References were added to include expanded upland game permit opportunities. - 08/30/2020

Pheasant season and information, pages 11-13 - 07/27/2021

Sections:

Contact Info, Table of Contents, What's New
– Pages 1-5 [PDF, 628 KB]
Season Information for Upland Game Birds — Blue grouse, Ruffed grouse, Spruce grouse, California quail, Bobwhite quail, Chukar and Grey partridge, Sage-grouse information, Sharp-tailed grouse and Pheasants
– Pages 6-13 [PDF, 5 MB] Updated 7/27/2021

Pheasant Stocking Program

Expanded in 2020, the pheasant stocking program provides additional hunting opportunities on Wildlife Management Areas and access agreement properties.
See properties and stocking schedules

Sage-grouse Seasons: 2021 Sage-grouse season brochure

Sage-grouse seasons are set annually outside of the upland game brochure. The 2021 sage-grouse season proclamation was approved and posted here July 21, 2021.
Sage-grouse

Unlawful Methods of Take
– Page 13 [PDF, 158 KB] Updated 7/27/2021
Upland Game Bird Identification
– Pages 14-15 [PDF, 302 KB]
Season Information for Upland Game Animals — red squirrel, cottontail rabbits, and snowshoe hares
– Pages 16-17 [PDF, 1,020 KB]
Wild Turkey
– Pages 18-29 [PDF, 1,694 KB]
Falconry
– Page 30 [PDF, 134 KB]

2019 - 2021 Take Seasons for Wild Peregrine Falcons
Seasons and rules governing take of Peregrine falcons from the wild for falconry purposes.
Mobile view download – [PDF, 1.7 MB]
Printable download – [PDF, 1.7 MB]
Furbearers, Ground Squirrels
– Pages 31-43 [PDF, 942 KB]
General Hunting Rules
– Pages 44-48 [PDF, 387 KB]
General License Information, Residency Requirements, Fees
– Pages 49-55 [PDF, 627 KB]

Other Rules Information

Agency Guidance Documents - A transparency resource center for agency policies, procedures, interpretations, and/or guidance documents.
Idaho Fish & Game strongly encourages wearing hunter orange as a voluntary safety measure. See the Hunter Orange Policy

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.

News

River otter trapping is closed for the season in the Southwest Region

Tuesday, December 28, 2021 - 3:02 PM MST

The river otter harvest quota for Idaho’s Southwest Region was met on Dec. 27. The 2021-22 river otter trapping season is closed.

Trapping and Furbearer Information Upland Game, Furbearer and Turkey Seasons and Rules Southwest Region Northern River Otter (Lontra canadensis)
Hunter recipes: Smashed quail with Mountain Dew ponzu

Friday, December 10, 2021 - 2:22 PM MST

Like many people of my generation Mountain Dew was a food group growing up. The drink has two major flavors in it – citrus and sugar. A classic Asian-style ponzu sauce has three flavors – citrus, sugar and soy. Use the Mountain Dew as a base and you are 2/3 the way to a ponzu sauce.

Upland Bird Hunting Upland Game, Furbearer and Turkey Seasons and Rules California Quail (Callipepla californica)
Top 3 small game species to hunt this winter

Friday, December 10, 2021 - 12:10 PM MST

Hunters: Don’t lock up the gun safes just yet. Here are three of the most commonly found (and exciting) small game species to hunt this winter.

Hunting Upland Game Hunting Upland Game, Furbearer and Turkey Seasons and Rules Red Squirrel (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus) Snowshoe Hare (Lepus americanus) Eastern Cottontail (Sylvilagus floridanus) Mountain Cottontail (Sylvilagus nuttallii) Dusky Grouse (Dendragapus obscurus) Ruffed Grouse (Bonasa umbellus) Spruce Grouse (Falcipennis canadensis)
Hunter recipe: Fried rabbit

Friday, December 3, 2021 - 3:51 PM MST

Hunting snowshoe hares and cottontail rabbits present excellent opportunities for new hunters to develop their skills and confidence. This recipe has a great father-son rabbit hunting story with butchering tips and steps for making delicious fried rabbit.

Upland Game Hunting 2022-2023 Idaho Upland Game, Turkey, and Furbearer Season Setting Upland Game, Furbearer and Turkey Seasons and Rules
Fish and Game wants to hear from you on upland game, turkey and furbearer season proposals in the Panhandle and elsewhere in the state

Friday, December 3, 2021 - 1:53 PM MST

Fish and Game is currently seeking public comments on statewide upland game, turkey and furbearer season proposals for 2022-2023. This is your opportunity to actively participate in the decisions Fish and Game makes.

Panhandle Region Upland Game Hunting Wild Turkey Hunting Trapping and Furbearer Information Upland Game, Furbearer and Turkey Seasons and Rules 2022-2023 Idaho Upland Game, Turkey, and Furbearer Season Setting
Open houses set Dec. 1 – 9 to collect comments about upland game, turkey and furbearer seasons

Friday, November 26, 2021 - 11:06 AM MST

Idaho Fish and Game will host a series of open houses for hunters, trappers and other interested parties to comment on the proposals for the 2022-23 Upland Game, Turkey & Furbearer Seasons and Rules. People can also see the proposals and comment online.

Upland Bird Hunting Upland Game Hunting Upland Game, Furbearer and Turkey Seasons and Rules 2022-2023 Idaho Upland Game, Turkey, and Furbearer Season Setting Panhandle Region Clearwater Region Southwest Region Magic Valley Region Southeast Region Upper Snake Region Salmon Region
F&G seeking public input on Idaho Wild Turkey Management Plan, 2022-2027

Wednesday, November 24, 2021 - 11:12 AM MST

To better understand views of Idaho wild turkey hunters and inform management guidance for this planning process, Fish and Game is seeking public input on the Idaho Wild Turkey Management Plan, 2022-2027. The draft plan is open to public commenting through Dec. 10, 2021.

Wild Turkey Hunting Upland Game, Furbearer and Turkey Seasons and Rules 2022-2023 Idaho Upland Game, Turkey, and Furbearer Season Setting Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo)

Idaho Upland Game, Turkey, and Furbearer Seasons Cover

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