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, 9.3 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, What's New
– Pages 1-5 [PDF, 727 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 6-11 [PDF, 1.2 MB]

WMA Upland Game Bird Permit
– Page 12 [PDF, 170 KB]
Unlawful Methods of Take
– Page 13 [PDF, 115 KB]
Upland Game Bird Identification
– Pages 14-15 [PDF, 327 KB]
Season Information for Upland Game Animals — red squirrel, cottontail rabbits, and snowshoe hares
– Pages 16-17 [PDF, 1,019 KB]
Wild Turkey
– Pages 18-29 [PDF, 1,857 KB]
Falconry
– Page 30 [PDF, 143 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, 1,175 KB]
General Hunting Rules
– Pages 44-48 [PDF, 409 KB]
General License Information, Residency Requirements, Fees
– Pages 49-55 [PDF, 666 KB]

Other Rules Information

Idaho Fish & Game strongly encourages wearing hunter orange as a voluntary safety measure. See the Hunter Orange Policy – [PDF, 16 KB]
Idaho's Amphibians and Reptiles – Rules for collection, possession and permitting – [PDF, 650 KB]

News

Hunting Passport holders who are 8 or 9 years old can now participate in turkey hunts

Tuesday, March 31, 2020 - 9:08 AM MDT

Youth hunters who 8 or 9 years old and hold a Hunting Passport can purchase turkey tags to participate in over-the-counter turkey hunts during the 2020 and 2021 seasons.

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

Monday, February 3, 2020 - 11:48 AM MST

See the new 2020-21 Upland Game, Furbearer and Turkey Seasons and Rules. The new rule booklets includes several changes for hunting turkey and trapping. The Idaho Fish and Game Commission approved the changes in mid-January.

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Upland game, turkey and furbearer seasons set for 2020-21 seasons

Tuesday, January 28, 2020 - 10:27 AM MST

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission set the 2020-21 upland game, turkey and furbearer seasons and rules during their meeting on Jan. 23. Printed brochures will be available at license vendors and Fish and Game offices in mid-February, and online by early February.

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Spring controlled turkey hunt application period runs Feb. 1 through March 1

Tuesday, January 28, 2020 - 10:21 AM MST

Hunters who are hoping to participate in a spring controlled turkey hunt have the rest of February to apply. The application period opened on Friday, Feb. 1, and runs through March 1. Results will be made available by March 20.

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See proposed changes for the 2020-21 Upland Game, Turkey and Furbearer seasons and rules

Friday, January 10, 2020 - 1:11 PM MST

Fish and Game Commissioners are scheduled to set the 2020-21 Upland Game, Turkey and Furbearer seasons and rules Jan. 23 during the commission's regular meeting in Boise. Hunters and other interested parties can also address the commission about these proposals, along with any other matters pertaining to Fish and Game, at the public hearing on at 7 p.m. on Jan. 22 at the Main Auditorium at St.

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Idaho Upland Game, Turkey, and Furbearer Seasons Cover

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.