Idaho is a big state with a broad mix of habitats, elevations and climates, and the state contains a variety of upland game birds. Upland bird populations are cyclical, and their health and numbers typically depend on favorable weather conditions, which are often very localized.

All that means upland birds are tough to forecast on a statewide basis except to say there's ample opportunity for upland hunters to pursue a large variety of birds across a variety of landscapes.

To provide an idea of what's available this hunting season, Fish and Game's wildlife biologists in each region have compiled an update of what they're seeing and hearing on the ground with bird populations, so hunters can get a look at their favorite areas and quarry.

To learn about upland game bird hunting rules and seasons, and more information, see Fish and Game's Upland Bird Hunting webpage <https://idfg.idaho.gov/hunt/upland-bird>, and here's the digital copy of the 2018 Upland Game, Furbearer and Turkey Seasons and Rules booklet <https://idfg.idaho.gov/rules/upland>.

To find places to hunt upland game, check out the Hunting Access <https://idfg.idaho.gov/hunt/access> webpage, which include's Fish and Game's Wildlife Management Area, and Access Yes! properties.

Link provides more details by regions.

Full story: https://idfg.idaho.gov/press/upland-game-bird-update-heres-what-hunting-looks-2018

Attention Anglers: give your comments on proposed fishing rules and statewide fish management plan


Idaho Fish and Game is seeking public comments on a new set of proposed fishing rules for 2019, and a new draft of its six-year, statewide Fisheries Management Plan.

Idaho fishing seasons and rules are approved by the Idaho Fish and Game Commission every three years, and the commission is scheduled to set new rules in November. All public comments must be received by Oct. 7.

Anglers can provide their opinions about the proposed changes by completing online surveys (below), submitting written comments by email or mail, or by attending regional open houses.

Fish and Game will consider all comments before developing final recommendations for the commissioners in November.

Fish and Game has proposed changes based on new information from biologists, public input, and angler opinion surveys done over the last year. Proposed rule changes are described in each survey, which are broken down by Fish and Game regions (just like the fishing regulations book).