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Idaho Migratory
Game Bird
2018-2019 Seasons & Rules
Includes Seasons and Rules for
Crows, Doves, Sandhill Cranes and Waterfowl
idfg.idaho.gov
2 Idaho Migratory Game Bird 2018 – 2019 Seasons & Rules idfg.idaho.gov
DIRECTOR MOORE’S OPEN LETTER TO THE HUNTERS, ANGLERS
AND TRAPPERS OF IDAHO
L ast fall, a dream came true for me. I harvested a bull moose along the South Fork of the Snake
River, and some of my closest friends were there. It meant a lot to me to share the experience
with them, and to have their help cleaning, skinning and quartering the bull then hauling him
back to camp.
Another favorite moment was stopping by my daughter and son-in-law’s house on my way home
and showing the skull and antlers to my grandsons Thatcher and Cameron (ages 5 and 2). Both of
these little fellows are lifetime license holders, and I want to see all young Idahoans have the same
hunting, fishing and trapping opportunities in the future that we enjoy today.
Last winter, the Idaho legislature and Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter did their part by approving the
first resident fee increase in a dozen years as part of House Bill 230. From a fiscal perspective, the
bill does three main things.
• Supports the Fish and Game Commission to use their discount authority so that Idahoans can exempt themselves from paying the higher fees
by purchasing any annual license in 2017 and each subsequent year for at least the next five years (“Price Lock”).
• It provides more resources (about $3 million annually) for fish and wildlife management.
• Includes an access/depredation surcharge with the purchase of an annual resident or nonresident license. The annual fee provides new
funding to improve sportsman’s access, wildlife depredation prevention and depredation compensation.
Idaho Fish and Game last summer launched the first phase of an aggressive multi-year marketing campaign to inform Idahoans about the
advantages of Price Lock. The success of Price Lock depends on how many Idahoans “lock-in” by purchasing an annual license in 2017, and by
continuing to buy an annual license each year after.
Resident license fees for 2018 increased by about 20 percent for those who didn’t buy an annual license in 2017. If the Price Lock concept works,
by more Idahoans purchasing annual licenses every year rather than intermittently, Fish and Game will have the resources to be effective for a
longer time before the need arises for a future fee increase.
Those Idahoans who are “Price Locked” also pay lower 2017 prices for all tags and permits in addition to their annual license.
The Fish and Game Commission is also applying Price Lock to all 3-year resident licenses, meaning if you missed out on Price Lock by not
purchasing an annual license in 2017, you can purchase a 3-year license in 2018 or during any of the following four years and get locked in at
2017 prices for licenses, tags & permits. Three year license purchasers will also see a one-third discount on their Access/Depredation fee.
Nothing like Price Lock has ever been tried by another fish and wildlife agency. The Idaho Legislature and the Fish and Game Commission will
review Price Lock after at least five years to determine whether it should continue.
Here’s how Fish and Game is using the Price Lock license revenue:
• Modernizing hatcheries and increasing fish production
• Conducting more population surveys to support game management decisions
• Spending more to improve and maintain public shooting ranges
• Improving Fish and Game’s website and communication with sportsmen and women
• Increasing fish and wildlife predation management and noxious weed control
In recent years, Idaho hunters have enjoyed some of the best big game hunting in decades. Most of them recognize that by managing deer and elk
at high levels, Idaho Fish and Game must respond effectively when those animals cause problems for private property owners.
The new access/depredation fee provides benefits both for sportsmen and for farmers and ranchers. The surcharge ($5 for residents, $10 for
nonresidents) is paid prior to a person purchasing his or her first annual Idaho hunting or fishing license each year. The fee will provide an
additional $1 million each year for sportsman’s access and $1 million annually for wildlife depredation compensation and prevention.
With the added resources from Price Lock and the Access/Depredation fee, Idaho Fish and Game is better equipped and positioned to increase
fish and wildlife populations, to manage deer and elk impacts to private landowners, and to continue Idaho’s hunting and fishing legacy for our
kids and grandkids.
Thank you for supporting Idaho Fish and Game and wildlife conservation in Idaho. I wish you great hunting, fishing and trapping in the future.
Virgil Moore, Director
Idaho Department of Fish and Game
Idaho Migratory Game Bird 2018 – 2019 Seasons & Rules idfg.idaho.gov 3
Idaho Department of Fish and Game
To Buy a License, Tag or Permit:
Idaho Wildlife Policy
• In person, go to any Idaho Fish and Game office or license
“All wildlife, including all wild animals, wild birds, and fish, within
vendor.
the state of Idaho, is hereby declared to be the property of the state of
Idaho. It shall be preserved, protected, perpetuated, and managed. • By credit card, within the United States call
It shall be only captured or taken at such times or places, under such 1-800-554-8685. Outside the U.S., use the Internet or mail.
conditions, or by such means, or in such manner, as will preserve, • From your computer or mobile device, go to
protect, and perpetuate such wildlife, and provide for the citizens of idfg.idaho.gov. A service fee is added for online and
this state and, as by law permitted to others, continued supplies of such telephone transactions.
wildlife for hunting, fishing and trapping.”
• Commercial licenses and tags, duplicate tags, documents
— Idaho Code Section 36-103 that require proof of disability, lifetime licenses, and bear
baiting permits may be purchased only at Fish and Game
Idaho Fish and Game Commission offices.
Brad Corkill, Panhandle
Daniel Blanco, Clearwater Other Information Numbers
Blake Fischer, Southwest Rules booklets, nonresident license applications: 208-334-3700
Greg Cameron, Magic Valley
Lane Clezie, Southeast U. S. Forest Service:
Derick Attebury, Upper Snake Southern Idaho ..................................... www.fs.usda.gov/r4
Jerry Meyers, Salmon
Northern Idaho ..................................... www.fs.usda.gov/r1
Idaho Department of Fish and Game Bureau of Land Management: .................. www.blm.gov/idaho
600 S. Walnut St., P.O. Box 25 Idaho Relay Service (TDD) .............................1-800-377-3529
Boise, ID 83707
208-334-3700 • idfg.idaho.gov To report wildlife crimes, call Citizens Against
Virgil Moore, Director Poaching at 1-800-632-5999.
Sharon Kiefer, Deputy Director Emergency information can be relayed to
Ed Schriever, Deputy Director Fish and Game personnel through any
Idaho law enforcement agency.
Regional Offices
Panhandle Region.............................................. 208-769-1414
To advertise in Idaho’s Seasons and Rule booklets, call
2885 W. Kathleen Ave., Coeur d’Alene ID 83815 (253) 813-9900. Idaho Department of Fish and Game
reserves the right to determine acceptance or rejection of all
Clearwater Region ........................................... 208-799-5010
advertisements.
3316 16th St., Lewiston ID 83501
Southwest Region ............................................ 208-465-8465 Information in this brochure summarizes rules and is an official
3101 S. Powerline Rd., Nampa ID 83686 proclamation of the Idaho Fish and Game Commission for the taking
McCall Subregion ............................................... 208-634-8137 of wildlife and/or fish. The official rules are available from the Office of
555 Deinhard Lane, McCall ID 83638 Administrative Rules, Department of Administration, Statehouse Mail,
Boise, ID 83720, and may be reviewed in some libraries. Maps are for
Magic Valley Region ........................................ 208-324-4359
general reference only.
324 S 417 E; Suite #1, Jerome ID 83338
Southeast Region .............................................. 208-232-4703 Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) adheres to all applicable state and
1345 Barton Rd., Pocatello ID 83204 federal laws and regulations related to discrimination on the basis of race, color,
Upper Snake Region ....................................... 208-525-7290 national origin, age, gender, disability or veteran’s status. If you feel you have been
4279 Commerce Circle, Idaho Falls ID 83401 discriminated against in any program, activity, or facility of IDFG, or if you desire
Salmon Region .................................................... 208-756-2271 further information, please write to: Idaho Department of Fish and Game, P.O.
99 Highway 93 N., Salmon ID 83467 Box 25, Boise, ID 83707 or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Federal
Assistance, Mailstop: MBSP-4020, 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203,
Idaho Fish and Game offices are open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Telephone: (703) 358-2156. This publication will be made available in alternative
Friday except state holidays. Offices in the Panhandle and Clearwater regions formats upon request. Please contact IDFG for assistance.
are in the Pacific Time Zone; all others are in the Mountain Time Zone. Costs associated with this publication are available from IDFG in
accordance with Section 60-202, Idaho Code.
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Idaho Department of Fish and Game
Idaho Migratory Game Bird Rules 2018 & 2019
Contents What’s New?
Regional Offices, Helpful Information ........................ 4 Ducks and Geese:
Getting Started................................................................6 To help guide the waterfowl season-setting process through
2020, Fish and Game conducted a hunter opinion survey
Seasons and Limits.................................................... 6-13
in 2016 to assess hunter preferences on how to structure
Ducks, including Mergansers, Coots and Snipe........ 8 seasons and zones within the Federal Framework.
Canada Geese............................................................. 9 Based on hunter preferences identified in this survey,
White-fronted Geese ............................................... 10 seasons will be continuous rather than have splits. Seasons
in north and southwest Idaho will continue into late
Light Geese ............................................................. 11 January, while seasons in eastern Idaho will begin earlier
Mourning Dove/Crow...............................................12 to allow hunting opportunities prior to wetlands freezing.
Sandhill Crane..........................................................13 New hunt boundaries were also established.
Shooting Hours ...................................................... 14-16
The daily bag limit is four Canada geese, except in Area
3 where the daily limit will be five from September 1-15,
Migratory Bird Baiting Regulations .......................... 17 then a four daily bag limit from October 6–January 3,
Bird Identification.................................................. 18-21 2019. See page 9.
General Rules and Information ............................. 22-27 The daily bag limit for ducks remains seven, but not more
than two female mallards, two redheads, three scaup, two
License Requirements, Stamps and Validations........ 22
canvasbacks, and two pintail. See page 8.
Federal Regulations .......................................... 22-23
The light goose closure in Fremont & Teton Counties has
Wanton Waste.......................................................... 23 been removed. See page 11.
Federal Bag Limits.................................................. 23
Youth Waterfowl Hunt:
Tagging.................................................................... 23 September 29 & 30 statewide. See page 7.
Termination of Possession....................................... 24
Sandhill Crane:
Species Identification............................................... 24 A new hunt area was added in the Malad Valley - 25 tags
Shipment.................................................................. 24 are available for this hunt. The daily and season limits
remain two birds for each hunter. Sandhill crane tags are
State Rules......................................................... 24-25
available on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at
Areas Closed to all Hunting......................................25 10am (MDT) August 1 at all license vendors. See page 13.
Areas Closed to Hunting all Game Birds................ 25
Price Lock & Depredation/Access Fee:
Areas Closed to Hunting of Migratory Game Birds, The Idaho Legislature passed a resident fee increase starting
(except Mourning Doves)............................. 25-26 with the sale of 2018 licenses, and along with it, two new
Areas Closed to Goose Hunting.............................. 26 features for hunters and anglers.
Activities on Fish and Game Lands......................... 26 First, ‘Price Lock’ allows resident hunters, anglers and
trappers to avoid the fee increase on license, tags and
Dog Training Permits...............................................26
permits for at least five years by purchasing an annual
State Park Rules....................................................... 27 license every year starting in 2017. If you were unable to
Other Rules & Proxy Statement.............................. 27 purchase a 2017 annual license, learn how you can still
participate in Price Lock. idfg.idaho.gov/pricelock
Licenses, Tags & Permits............................................ 28-31
Second, an Access/Depredation fee is required to purchase
Resident License, Tag and Permit Fees........... 30 - 31
an annual hunting, fishing and trapping license. The
Nonresident License, Tag and Permit Fees............. 32 new fee is $5 for resident adults and $10 for nonresident
adults. The fee only applies to your first annual license of
the year. Learn more at: idfg.idaho.gov/licenses/access-
depredation-fee
Idaho Migratory Game Bird 2018 – 2019 Seasons & Rules idfg.idaho.gov 5
GETTING STARTED
To use this brochure: Remember!
Hunting seasons and rules for all ducks, geese, sandhill crane, Waterfowl hunters are required to possess/use:
doves, and crow are available in this brochure.To get started: • A valid Idaho hunting license or hunting passport.
• Pick the species and area you want to hunt, then refer to the • Migratory Bird (HIP) Permit.
section on that bird. • Federal Migratory Bird (Duck) Stamp for all hunters
• Season and limit pages include maps for each hunting area. 16 years or older.
There are two hunt areas for ducks, three hunt areas for Canada • Nontoxic shot.
and white-fronted geese; and four hunt areas for light geese.
Page 8: Duck, snipe and coot seasons, limits and areas.
Pages 9-11: Goose seasons, limits and areas.
Page 12: Mourning dove and crow seasons and limits
Page 13: Sandhill crane seasons and limits.
Pages 22-32: Detailed rules and related information.
It is the responsibility of the hunter to become familiar with the
rules that affect the hunt in which he or she is participating. License holder must validate stamp
by signing across the front in ink.
Available online @
idfg.idaho.gov/duckstamp
Seasons September October November December January February March
Special Youth Hunt Sept. 29 - 30th
Statewide
Duck 13th 25th
Area 1 1st Scaup 25th
Duck 6th 18th
Area 2 6th Scaup 30th
Canada Goose
Area 1 13th 25th
Canada Goose
Area 2 6th 18th
Canada Goose 1st-15th
Area 3 6th 3rd
White-fronted
Goose
Area 1 13th 25th
White-fronted
Goose
Area 2 6th 18th
White-fronted
Goose
Area 3 5th 17th
Light Goose
Area 1 13th 25th
Light Goose
Area 2 6th 18th
Light Goose
Area 3 26th 10th
Light Goose
Area 4 5th 18th 9th 10th
6 Idaho Migratory Game Bird 2018 – 2019 Seasons & Rules idfg.idaho.gov
© Lance Hebdon
REPORT
DUCK and GOOSE
LEG BANDS
Why? By reporting, you
help provide information "Tim was successful on his waterfowl hunt.
used to monitor Thanks IDFG for youth hunting opportunities.”
—Lance Hebdon
populations, set hunting
regulations, restore
endangered species, and
Youth Waterfowl
address issues such as avian Hunting Weekend
influenza, bird hazards, and
crop depredations. Plus T here is no better way to introduce a new
hunter to the safe, ethical and responsible
you will receive a report on aspects of hunting than with the close
supervision of a qualified adult mentor.
when and where the bird
• Open to licensed hunters 17 years of age
was banded. and younger.
• Duck, goose, snipe, and coot seasons
are open for two days only, on
September 29-30, 2018.
• Migratory Bird (HIP) Permit—required.
• Federal Migratory Bird (Duck) Stamp—not
required for hunters 15 and younger.
• Daily duck, goose, snipe, and coot limits
are the same as regular season limits
statewide.
• At least one adult 18 years or older with
a valid hunting license must accompany
each youth hunting party into the field at
all times. Adults are not authorized to hunt;
they do not need a migratory bird (HIP)
permit or Federal Migratory Bird (Duck)
stamp to accompany youth during this
hunt.
www.reportband.gov • All other state rules and federal regulations
pertaining to take of migratory game birds
are in effect for this hunt.
Idaho Migratory Game Bird 2018 – 2019 Seasons & Rules idfg.idaho.gov 7
Statewide Duck (Including Merganser), Wilson’s Snipe and
American Coot Seasons, Limits & Hunt Area Descriptions
DAILY BAG LIMIT: SEE BELOW | POSSESSION LIMIT: 3 TIMES DAILY BAG LIMIT
Duck
AREA 1
• October 13, 2018 – January 25, 2019
• Scaup Season:
November 1, 2018 – January 25, 2019
Area 1 includes all parts of the state NOT included
in Area 2. (See yellow area on map)
AREA 2
• October 6, 2018 – January 18, 2019
• S
caup Season:
October 6, 2018 – December 30, 2018
Area 2 includes all lands and waters within the
Fort Hall Indian Reservation, including private
in-holdings; and the following counties: Bannock;
Bear Lake; Bingham; Bonneville; Butte; Caribou;
Boundary Clark; Fremont; Jefferson; Madison; the portion of
Power County east of State Highway 37 and State
Highway 39; Teton, and Valley. (See blue area on
Bonner
map).
Duck Bag Limit (Including mergansers)
Kootenai
Daily Bag Limit 7 of any kind, except shall not
Shoshone
include more than the following:
Benewah
2 female mallard
2 redhead
Latah
2 pintail
Clearwater
2 canvasback
Nez
3 scaup
1
Perce
Lewis
Bag Limits for Wilson’s Snipe
Idaho
and Coots
Wilson’s Snipe
Daily Bag Limit: 8
Adams
Valley
2 Lemhi
Coots
Daily Bag Limit: 25
Washington
Clark
Custer Fremont
tte
ye
Pa Gem Boise
Jefferson Madison Teton
Canyon
1
Butte
Ada Camas Bonneville
Blaine
2
Bingham
Elmore
Gooding Lincoln
ka
Caribou
o
Ba
Power
nid
Jerome
n
Mi
no
Owyhee
ck
Bear
Cassia
Twin Falls Oneida Lake
Franklin American wigeon
8 Idaho Migratory Game Bird 2018 – 2019 Seasons & Rules idfg.idaho.gov
Canada Goose Seasons, Limits & Hunt Area Descriptions
DAILY BAG LIMIT: 4 | POSSESSION LIMIT: 12
Canada Goose
AREA 1
• O
ctober 13, 2018 – January 25, 2019
Area 1 includes all parts of the state NOT included
in Area 2 and 3. (See yellow area on map).
AREA 2
• O
ctober 6, 2018 – January 18, 2019
Area 2 includes all lands and waters within the
Fort Hall Indian Reservation, including private
in-holdings; and the following counties: Bannock;
Bingham, except that portion within the Blackfoot
Reservoir drainage; Bonneville; Butte; the portion
of Caribou County within the Fort Hall Indian
Reservation; Clark; Fremont; Jefferson; Madison;
the portion of Power County east of State
Boundary
Highway 37 and State Highway 39; Teton, and
Valley. (See blue area on map).
Bonner AREA 3
• S
eptember 1 – 15, 2018
(Daily bag limit is 5 during this time period
Kootenai only).
• O
ctober 6, 2018 – January 3, 2019
Shoshone
Benewah Area 3 includes Bear Lake County, the portion of
Bingham County within the Blackfoot Reservoir
Latah drainage; and Caribou County, except that
Clearwater portion within the Fort Hall Indian Reservation.
Nez (See orange area on map).
1
Perce
Lewis
Idaho
Bonneville
Butte £
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Adams
2 Lemhi
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Bingham 2
Valley
Washington Caribou
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Canyon Butte assia
Ada Camas
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Blaine
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Elmore
Bingham
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Gooding Lincoln
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Idaho Migratory Game Bird 2018 – 2019 Seasons & Rules idfg.idaho.gov 9
White-fronted Goose White-fronted Goose Seasons, Limits &
Hunt Area Descriptions
DAILY BAG LIMIT: 10 | POSSESSION LIMIT: 30
AREA 1
• O
ctober 13, 2018 – January 25, 2019
Area 1 includes all parts of the state NOT included
in Area 2 and 3. (See yellow area on map).
AREA 2
• O
ctober 6, 2018 – January 18, 2019
Area 2 includes all lands and waters within the
Fort Hall Indian Reservation, including private
in-holdings; and the following counties: Bannock;
Bear Lake; Bingham; Bonneville; Butte; Caribou;
Clark; Fremont; Jefferson; Madison; the portion of
Power County east of State Highway 37 and State
Highway 39; Teton, and Valley. (See blue area on
map).
Boundary AREA 3
• N
ovember 5, 2018 – February 17, 2019
Bonner Area 3 includes the following counties: Ada, Boise,
Canyon, Cassia, Elmore, Gem, Gooding, Jerome,
Lincoln, Minidoka, Owyhee, Payette, Twin Falls and
Kootenai
Washington counties. (See green area on map).
• C
losures: In the Southwest Region, Fort Boise
Shoshone
Benewah and Payette River WMAs, and that portion of
the Roswell Marsh Wildlife Habitat Area south
Latah of State Highway 18, and the Snake River Islands
Clearwater Unit of the Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge will
Nez be closed February 1 – March 10, 2019.
1
Perce
Lewis
Idaho
Adams
Valley
2 Lemhi
Washington
Clark
Custer Fremont
tte
ye
1
Pa Gem Boise
Jefferson Madison Teton
Canyon Butte
Ada Camas Bonneville
Blaine
Elmore
2
Bingham
Gooding Lincoln
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ka
Caribou
o
Ba
Power
nid
Jerome
n
Mi
no
Owyhee
ck
Bear
Cassia
Twin Falls Oneida Lake
Franklin
10 Idaho Migratory Game Bird 2018 – 2019 Seasons & Rules idfg.idaho.govLight Goose Seasons, Limits & Hunt Area Descriptions
(Including: Blue, Ross’s and Snow Geese)
Light Goose
DAILY BAG LIMIT: 20 | POSSESSION LIMIT: 60
AREA 1
• O
ctober 13, 2018 – January 25, 2019
Area 1 includes all parts of the state NOT included in
Area 2, 3 and 4. (See yellow area on map).
AREA 2
• October 6, 2018 – January 18, 2019
Area 2 includes all lands and waters within the
Fort Hall Indian Reservation, including private in-
holdings; and the following counties: Bannock; Bear
Boundary Lake; portions of Bingham County east of the west
bank of the Snake River, west of the McTucker boat
Bonner
ramp access road, and east of the American Falls
Bonneville Reservoir bluff; Bonneville; Butte; Caribou; Clark;
Butte £
¤
26
Jefferson; Madison; portions of Power County below
r
Blaine ve
Ri
ke Bingham the American Falls Reservoir bluff and within the Fort
2
a
39 Sn
1
Kootenai
Hall Indian Reservation; and Valley. (See blue area on
Caribou map).
Benewah
Shoshone
§
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86
15 §
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¨ 30 £
¤
Cassia
Power
Bannock AREA 3
37
• N
ovember 26, 2018 – March 10, 2019
3
Latah
§
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4
34
Clearwater 84 Oneida
Nez
Franklin Area 3 includes the following counties: Ada, Boise,
Canyon, Cassia, Elmore, Gem, Gooding, Jerome,
1
Perce
Lewis
Lincoln, Minidoka, Owyhee, Payette, Twin Falls and
Washington counties. (See green area on map).
Idaho
• C
losures: In the Southwest Region, Fort Boise
and Payette River WMAs, and that portion of
the Roswell Marsh Wildlife Habitat Area south of
State Highway 18, and the Snake River Islands Unit
Adams
Valley
2 Lemhi
of the Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge will be
closed February 1 – March 10, 2019.
Washington AREA 4
Clark
Custer Fremont
• November 5, 2018 – January 18, 2019
tte
ye • F
ebruary 9, 2019 – March 10, 2019
1
Pa Gem Boise
Jefferson Madison Teton
Canyon Butte Area 4 includes the following counties: Bingham
Ada Camas Bonneville County west of the west bank of the Snake River,
Blaine
Elmore east of the McTucker boat ramp access road, and
2
Bingham
west of the American Falls Reservoir bluff; Franklin;
Gooding Lincoln
Oneida; and Power County, except below the
3
ka
Caribou
American Falls Reservoir bluff and those lands and
o
Ba
Power
nid
Jerome
n
waters within the Fort Hall Indian Reservation. (See
4
Mi
no
Owyhee
ck
Bear orange area on map).
Cassia
Twin Falls Oneida Lake
Franklin
Legal Hunting Methods for Light Geese
W hen all other waterfowl and migratory game bird hunting seasons, except falconry, are closed, recorded
or electronically amplified bird calls or imitations of bird calls, and unplugged shotguns capable of holding
more than three shells may be used to hunt light geese. These hunting methods apply to the light goose
seasons in Area 3 from February 18 to March 10, 2019, and in Area 4 from February 9 to March 10, 2019.
Idaho Migratory Game Bird 2018 – 2019 Seasons & Rules idfg.idaho.gov 11Mourning Dove Seasons and Limits
DAILY BAG LIMIT: 15 | POSSESSION LIMIT: 45
Dove
Mourning Dove
• September 1 – October 30, 2018
• Migratory Bird (HIP) Permit—REQUIRED
• Shotgun capable of carrying no more
than 3 shells—REQUIRED
• F
ederal Migratory Bird (Duck) Stamp—
NOT REQUIRED
• Nontoxic Shot—NOT REQUIRED
• S
hot Size: No person shall take mourning doves
while in possession of shot larger than two tenths
(0.2 inches) in diameter (size T).
© Mick Thompson
Eurasian-collared doves are larger than mourning Pointed
tail
doves. They have a black collar on the top part of the
neck, pale gray coloration, and dark primary feathers.
These doves are an introduced species that have Eurasian-collared Dove
recently expanded their range into Idaho. Eurasian-
collared doves will not count as part of your aggregate
bag of doves as long as they are identifiable.
Eurasian-collared doves may be taken in any amounts
and at any time by holders of the appropriate valid
Idaho hunting or combination hunting license, Black
provided such taking is not in violation of state, collar
county, or city laws, ordinances, or regulations.
Square
tail
American Crow Seasons and Limits
American Crow
DAILY BAG & POSSESSION LIMIT: NO LIMITS
• October 1, 2018 – January 31, 2019
No person shall take American crows:
• F
rom one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour
before sunrise.
• W
ith trap, snare, net, rifle, pistol or a shotgun using
shells exceeding three and one-half (31/2) inches
maximum length.
• From boats or other craft having a motor attached
UNLESS the motor is completely shut off and
forward progress has ceased, or the boat is drifting
naturally or it is propelled only by paddle, oars, or
pole, or it is beached, moored, or resting at anchor.
Areas Closed to Hunting
Areas closed to hunting of upland game birds are
also closed to hunting of American crows.
12 Idaho Migratory Game Bird 2018 – 2019 Seasons & Rules idfg.idaho.govSandhill Crane
Sandhill Crane Seasons and Limits
DAILY BAG LIMIT: 2 | SEASON LIMIT: 2
Sandhill crane hunting occurs in eastern Idaho. One Sandhill Crane Seasons, Limits and Tags
of the purposes of these hunts is to help reduce crop
damage. Hunt Area Season Tags
September 1 – 15 238
Tags will be available for purchase at 10am MDT on 1-Bear Lake
September 16 – 30 119
August 1, first-come, first-served.
2-Teton September 1 – 15 35
• September 1–15 or September 16-30, 2018
September 1 – 15 41
depending on tag type. 3-Fremont
September 16 – 30 41
• Sandhill Crane Tag—REQUIRED
September 1 – 15 23
4-Jefferson
• Migratory Bird (HIP) Permit—REQUIRED WITH FIRST September 16 – 30 24
TAG ONLY
5-Swan Lake September 1 – 15 29
• Federal Migratory Bird (Duck) Stamp—NOT
6-Malad September 1 – 15 25
REQUIRED
Note: Daily limit is 2 for all hunts. The season limit is 2 cranes.
• Shotgun capable of carrying no more than 3 shells—
REQUIRED AREA 1
• Nontoxic Shot—NOT REQUIRED • Includes all of Bear Lake County and all of Caribou
County except that portion lying within the Grays
• Shot Size: No person shall take sandhill crane while in Lake Basin.
possession of shot larger than two tenths (0.2 inches)
AREA 2
in diameter (size T).
• Includes all of Teton County except that portion
Tagging lying west of state Highway 33 and south of
Immediately after any sandhill crane is harvested, the Packsaddle Road (West 400 North) and north of
tag must be validated and securely attached. The tag the North Cedron Road (West 600 South) and east
must remain attached so long as the sandhill crane is in of the west bank of the Teton River.
transit or storage.
AREA 3
Species Identification • Includes all of Fremont County except the Chester
To legally transport any migratory game bird, one Wetlands Wildlife Management Area.
feathered wing or head must be left attached at all AREA 4
times while being transported until they reach their final
destination. • Includes all of Jefferson County except that portion
beginning at the 1400 E/1750 N intersection, then
Know Your Crane! west following the Mud Lake WMA boundary to the
1100 E/WMA Sparks Canal Road, then north and
Please note the age of the crane you harvested. This
east following the Sparks Canal Road to the WMA
data is important for crane harvest management.
North Bluff Road intersection, then east following
An adult sandhill crane stands nearly four feet tall. the North Bluff Road to the WMA Lower Lake Road,
Grayish plumage is accented by a featherless red head then drawing a straight line south to the beginning
patch. Juveniles have tannish brown heads with no red. point of 1750 N/1400 E intersection.
AREA 5
Juvenile Adult • Includes Bannock County east of Interstate-15 and
south of U.S. Highway 30; and all of Franklin County.
AREA 6
• Includes that portion of Oneida County within
the following boundary: beginning at the Idaho/
Utah border on Old Highway 191, then north along
Old Highway 191, then west on 1500 S, then west
on Highway 38 to 5400 S, then south to Pocatello
Valley Road, then west and south on Pocatello
Valley Road to 10000 W, then south on 10000 W to
the Utah/Idaho border, then east to the beginning
point.
Idaho Migratory Game Bird 2018 – 2019 Seasons & Rules idfg.idaho.gov 13Official Shooting Hours for the 2018-2019
Migratory Game Bird Seasons (EXCEPT CROWS)
Official shooting hours are from 1/2 hour before sunrise until sunset. Beginning and ending times are shown in the tables below.
No further adjustments are necessary.
Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, Ada, Adams, Boise, Canyon, Elmore, Blaine, Butte, Camas, Cassia, Bannock, Bear Lake, Bingham,
Clearwater, Kootenai, Latah, Lewis, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, Valley and Custer, Gooding, Jerome, Lemhi, Bonneville, Caribou, Clark,
Nez Perce and Shoshone counties Washington counties and that Lincoln, Minidoka and Twin Falls Franklin, Fremont, Jefferson,
and that portion of Idaho Co. north portion of Idaho Co. south of the counties (Mountain Time). Madison, Oneida, Power and
of the Salmon River (Pacific Time). Salmon River (Mountain Time). Teton counties (Mountain Time).
SEPTEMBER Begin AM End PM Begin AM End PM Begin AM End PM Begin AM End PM
1 5:38 7:31 6:38 8:21 6:31 8:13 6:25 8:05
2 5:39 7:29 6:39 8:19 6:32 8:12 6:26 8:04
3 5:41 7:27 6:40 8:17 6:33 8:10 6:27 8:02
4 5:42 7:25 6:42 8:15 6:34 8:08 6:28 8:00
5 5:43 7:23 6:43 8:14 6:35 8:07 6:29 7:59
6 5:45 7:21 6:44 8:12 6:36 8:05 6:30 7:57
7 5:46 7:19 6:45 8:10 6:37 8:03 6:31 7:55
8 5:48 7:17 6:46 8:08 6:38 8:01 6:32 7:53
9 5:49 7:15 6:47 8:06 6:39 8:00 6:33 7:52
10 5:50 7:13 6:48 8:05 6:40 7:58 6:34 7:50
11 5:52 7:11 6:49 8:03 6:41 7:56 6:35 7:48
12 5:53 7:09 6:50 8:01 6:42 7:54 6:36 7:46
13 5:54 7:07 6:52 7:59 6:43 7:52 6:37 7:44
14 5:56 7:05 6:53 7:57 6:45 7:51 6:39 7:43
15 5:57 7:03 6:54 7:56 6:46 7:49 6:40 7:41
16 5:58 7:01 6:55 7:54 6:47 7:47 6:41 7:39
17 6:00 6:59 6:56 7:52 6:48 7:45 6:42 7:37
18 6:01 6:57 6:57 7:50 6:49 7:43 6:43 7:35
19 6:02 6:55 6:58 7:48 6:50 7:41 6:44 7:34
20 6:04 6:53 6:59 7:46 6:52 7:39 6:45 7:32
21 6:05 6:51 7:01 7:45 6:53 7:37 6:46 7:30
Shooting Hours
22 6:06 6:49 7:02 7:43 6:54 7:36 6:47 7:28
23 6:07 6:47 7:03 7:41 6:55 7:35 6:48 7:26
24 6:08 6:45 7:04 7:39 6:56 7:33 6:49 7:25
25 6:09 6:42 7:05 7:37 6:58 7:31 6:50 7:24
26 6:11 6:40 7:06 7:35 6:59 7:29 6:52 7:22
27 6:12 6:38 7:08 7:34 7:00 7:27 6:53 7:20
28 6:13 6:35 7:09 7:32 7:02 7:25 6:54 7:18
29 6:14 6:33 7:10 7:30 7:03 7:23 6:55 7:16
30 6:15 6:31 7:11 7:28 7:04 7:21 6:56 7:14
OCTOBER Begin AM End PM Begin AM End PM Begin AM End PM Begin AM End PM
1 6:16 6:28 7:12 7:26 7:05 7:19 6:57 7:12
2 6:18 6:27 7:13 7:25 7:06 7:17 6:58 7:10
3 6:19 6:24 7:14 7:23 7:08 7:16 7:00 7:08
4 6:20 6:23 7:15 7:21 7:09 7:14 7:01 7:07
5 6:21 6:21 7:17 7:19 7:10 7:12 7:02 7:05
6 6:23 6:19 7:18 7:17 7:11 7:10 7:03 7:03
7 6:24 6:17 7:19 7:16 7:12 7:09 7:04 7:02
8 6:25 6:15 7:20 7:14 7:13 7:07 7:05 7:00
9 6:27 6:13 7:21 7:12 7:14 7:05 7:06 6:58
10 6:28 6:11 7:23 7:10 7:16 7:04 7:08 6:57
11 6:30 6:09 7:24 7:09 7:17 7:02 7:09 6:55
12 6:31 6:08 7:25 7:07 7:18 7:00 7:10 6:53
13 6:32 6:06 7:26 7:05 7:19 6:59 7:11 6:52
14 6:34 6:04 7:27 7:04 7:20 6:57 7:12 6:50
15 6:35 6:02 7:29 7:02 7:21 6:55 7:13 6:48
16 6:36 6:00 7:30 7:00 7:23 6:54 7:15 6:47
17 6:38 5:58 7:31 6:59 7:24 6:52 7:16 6:45
18 6:39 5:57 7:32 6:57 7:25 6:50 7:17 6:43
19 6:41 5:55 7:34 6:55 7:26 6:49 7:18 6:42
20 6:42 5:53 7:35 6:54 7:28 6:48 7:20 6:40
21 6:43 5:51 7:36 6:52 7:29 6:46 7:21 6:39
22 6:45 5:50 7:37 6:51 7:30 6:44 7:22 6:37
23 6:46 5:48 7:39 6:49 7:31 6:43 7:23 6:36
24 6:48 5:46 7:40 6:48 7:32 6:41 7:24 6:34
25 6:49 5:45 7:41 6:46 7:34 6:40 7:26 6:33
26 6:50 5:43 7:42 6:45 7:35 6:38 7:27 6:31
27 6:52 5:41 7:44 6:43 7:36 6:37 7:28 6:30
28 6:53 5:40 7:45 6:42 7:37 6:35 7:29 6:28
29 6:55 5:38 7:46 6:40 7:39 6:34 7:31 6:27
30 6:56 5:37 7:48 6:39 7:40 6:33 7:32 6:26
31 6:58 5:35 7:49 6:38 7:41 6:31 7:33 6:24
14 Idaho Migratory Game Bird 2018 – 2019 Seasons & Rules idfg.idaho.govBenewah, Bonner, Boundary, Ada, Adams, Boise, Canyon, Elmore, Blaine, Butte, Camas, Cassia, Bannock, Bear Lake, Bingham,
Clearwater, Kootenai, Latah, Lewis, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, Valley and Custer, Gooding, Jerome, Lemhi, Bonneville, Caribou, Clark,
Nez Perce and Shoshone counties Washington counties and that Lincoln, Minidoka and Twin Falls Franklin, Fremont, Jefferson,
and that portion of Idaho Co. north portion of Idaho Co. south of the counties (Mountain Time). Madison, Oneida, Power and
of the Salmon River (Pacific Time). Salmon River (Mountain Time). Teton counties (Mountain Time).
NOVEMBER Begin AM End PM Begin AM End PM Begin AM End PM Begin AM End PM
1 6:59 5:32 7:50 6:36 7:41 6:30 7:34 6:23
2 7:01 5:32 7:51 6:35 7:43 6:29 7:36 6:22
3 7:02 5:31 7:53 6:34 7:44 6:27 7:37 6:20
4 7:04 5:29 7:54 6:33 7:45 6:26 7:39 6:19
5 6:05 4:28 6:55 5:31 6:47 5:25 6:40 5:18
6 6:06 4:27 6:57 5:30 6:48 5:24 6:41 5:17
7 6:08 4:25 6:58 5:29 6:49 5:23 6:42 5:16
8 6:09 4:24 6:59 5:27 6:50 5:21 6:43 5:14
9 6:11 4:23 7:01 5:26 6:52 5:20 6:45 5:13
10 6:12 4:21 7:02 5:25 6:53 5:19 6:46 5:12
11 6:14 4:20 7:03 5:24 6:54 5:18 6:47 5:11
12 6:15 4:19 7:05 5:23 6:56 5:17 6:49 5:10
13 6:16 4:18 7:06 5:22 6:57 5:16 6:50 5:09
14 6:18 4:17 7:07 5:21 6:58 5:15 6:51 5:08
15 6:19 4:16 7:08 5:20 6:59 5:14 6:52 5:07
16 6:21 4:14 7:10 5:19 7:01 5:13 6:54 5:06
17 6:22 4:13 7:11 5:18 7:02 5:13 6:55 5:06
18 6:24 4:12 7:12 5:17 7:03 5:12 6:56 5:05
19 6:25 4:12 7:14 5:17 7:04 5:11 6:57 5:04
20 6:26 4:11 7:15 5:16 7:06 5:10 6:59 5:03
21 6:28 4:10 7:16 5:15 7:07 5:09 7:00 5:02
22 6:29 4:09 7:17 5:14 7:08 5:09 7:01 5:02
23 6:30 4:08 7:19 5:14 7:09 5:08 7:02 5:01
24 6:32 4:07 7:20 5:13 7:10 5:07 7:03 5:00
Shooting Hours
25 6:33 4:07 7:21 5:12 7:12 5:07 7:05 5:00
26 6:34 4:06 7:22 5:12 7:13 5:06 7:06 4:59
27 6:36 4:05 7:23 5:11 7:14 5:06 7:07 4:59
28 6:37 4:05 7:25 5:11 7:15 5:05 7:08 4:58
29 6:38 4:04 7:26 5:10 7:16 5:05 7:09 4:58
30 6:39 4:04 7:27 5:10 7:17 5:05 7:10 4:58
DECEMBER Begin AM End PM Begin AM End PM Begin AM End PM Begin AM End PM
1 6:41 4:03 7:28 5:10 7:19 5:04 7:11 4:57
2 6:42 4:03 7:29 5:09 7:20 5:04 7:13 4:57
3 6:43 4:03 7:30 5:09 7:21 5:04 7:14 4:57
4 6:44 4:02 7:31 5:09 7:22 5:03 7:15 4:56
5 6:45 4:02 7:32 5:09 7:23 5:03 7:16 4:56
6 6:46 4:02 7:33 5:08 7:24 5:03 7:17 4:56
7 6:47 4:02 7:34 5:08 7:25 5:03 7:18 4:56
8 6:48 4:01 7:35 5:08 7:26 5:03 7:19 4:56
9 6:49 4:01 7:36 5:08 7:26 5:03 7:19 4:56
10 6:50 4:01 7:37 5:08 7:27 5:03 7:20 4:56
11 6:51 4:01 7:38 5:08 7:28 5:03 7:21 4:56
12 6:52 4:01 7:39 5:08 7:29 5:03 7:22 4:56
13 6:53 4:01 7:40 5:09 7:30 5:03 7:23 4:56
14 6:54 4:02 7:40 5:09 7:31 5:03 7:24 4:56
15 6:55 4:02 7:41 5:09 7:31 5:04 7:25 4:57
16 6:55 4:02 7:42 5:09 7:32 5:04 7:25 4:57
17 6:57 4:02 7:42 5:09 7:33 5:04 7:26 4:57
18 6:57 4:03 7:43 5:10 7:33 5:05 7:26 4:58
19 6:57 4:03 7:44 5:10 7:34 5:05 7:27 4:58
20 6:58 4:03 7:44 5:10 7:35 5:05 7:28 4:58
21 6:59 4:04 7:45 5:11 7:35 5:05 7:28 4:59
22 6:59 4:04 7:45 5:12 7:36 5:06 7:29 4:59
23 6:59 4:06 7:46 5:12 7:36 5:07 7:29 5:00
24 7:00 4:06 7:46 5:13 7:36 5:08 7:30 5:01
25 7:00 4:06 7:47 5:13 7:36 5:08 7:30 5:01
26 7:01 4:07 7:47 5:14 7:36 5:09 7:30 5:02
27 7:01 4:08 7:47 5:15 7:37 5:09 7:31 5:02
28 7:01 4:08 7:48 5:15 7:37 5:10 7:31 5:03
29 7:01 4:09 7:48 5:16 7:37 5:11 7:31 5:04
30 7:01 4:10 7:48 5:17 7:37 5:12 7:31 5:05
31 7:02 4:11 7:48 5:18 7:37 5:13 7:31 5:05
Daylight Savings Ends
Idaho Migratory Game Bird 2018 – 2019 Seasons & Rules idfg.idaho.gov 15Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, Ada, Adams, Boise, Canyon, Elmore, Blaine, Butte, Camas, Cassia, Bannock, Bear Lake, Bingham,
Clearwater, Kootenai, Latah, Lewis, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, Valley and Custer, Gooding, Jerome, Lemhi, Bonneville, Caribou, Clark,
Nez Perce and Shoshone counties Washington counties and that Lincoln, Minidoka and Twin Falls Franklin, Fremont, Jefferson,
and that portion of Idaho Co. north portion of Idaho Co. south of the counties (Mountain Time). Madison, Oneida, Power and
of the Salmon River (Pacific Time). Salmon River (Mountain Time). Teton counties (Mountain Time).
JANUARY Begin AM End PM Begin AM End PM Begin AM End PM Begin AM End PM
1 7:02 4:12 7:48 5:19 7:40 5:13 7:32 5:07
2 7:02 4:13 7:48 5:20 7:40 5:14 7:32 5:08
3 7:02 4:14 7:48 5:21 7:40 5:14 7:32 5:08
4 7:02 4:15 7:48 5:22 7:40 5:15 7:32 5:09
5 7:01 4:16 7:48 5:23 7:40 5:16 7:32 5:10
6 7:01 4:17 7:48 5:24 7:40 5:17 7:32 5:11
7 7:01 4:18 7:48 5:25 7:39 5:18 7:31 5:12
8 7:01 4:19 7:48 5:26 7:39 5:19 7:31 5:13
9 7:00 4:20 7:48 5:27 7:39 5:20 7:31 5:14
10 7:00 4:22 7:47 5:28 7:39 5:21 7:31 5:16
11 7:00 4:23 7:47 5:29 7:38 5:22 7:30 5:17
12 6:59 4:24 7:47 5:30 7:38 5:23 7:30 5:18
13 6:59 4:25 7:46 5:31 7:38 5:24 7:30 5:19
14 6:58 4:27 7:46 5:33 7:37 5:26 7:29 5:20
15 6:58 4:28 7:45 5:34 7:37 5:27 7:29 5:21
16 6:57 4:29 7:45 5:35 7:36 5:28 7:28 5:22
17 6:56 4:31 7:44 5:36 7:36 5:30 7:28 5:24
18 6:56 4:32 7:44 5:37 7:35 5:31 7:27 5:25
19 6:55 4:33 7:43 5:39 7:35 5:32 7:27 5:26
20 6:54 4:35 7:42 5:40 7:34 5:33 7:26 5:27
21 6:53 4:36 7:42 5:41 7:33 5:35 7:25 5:29
22 6:52 4:37 7:41 5:43 7:31 5:37 7:24 5:29
23 6:52 4:39 7:40 5:44 7:30 5:38 7:23 5:30
24 6:51 4:40 7:39 5:45 7:30 5:40 7:22 5:32
25 6:50 4:42 7:38 5:46 7:29 5:41 7:22 5:33
26 6:48 4:43 7:38 5:48 7:28 5:42 7:21 5:33
27 6:47 4:45 7:37 5:49 7:27 5:43 7:20 5:34
28 6:46 4:47 7:35 5:51 7:26 5:46 7:18 5:34
29 6:45 4:48 7:34 5:52 7:25 5:48 7:17 5:36
Shooting Hours
30 6:44 4:50 7:33 5:54 7:24 5:49 7:16 5:37
31 6:42 4:51 7:32 5:55 7:23 5:50 7:15 5:38
FEBRUARY Begin AM End PM Begin AM End PM Begin AM End PM Begin AM End PM
1 7:31 5:56 7:22 5:52 7:14 5:40
2 7:30 5:58 7:21 5:53 7:13 5:41
3 7:29 5:59 7:20 5:54 7:12 5:43
4 7:28 6:00 7:18 5:56 7:11 5:44
5 7:27 6:02 7:17 5:57 7:10 5:45
6 7:25 6:03 7:16 5:58 7:08 5:47
7 7:24 6:05 7:15 6:00 7:07 5:48
8 7:23 6:06 7:14 6:01 7:06 5:49
9 7:22 6:07 7:12 6:02 7:05 5:51
10 7:20 6:09 7:11 6:03 7:03 5:52
11 7:19 6:10 7:10 6:05 7:02 5:53
12 7:17 6:11 7:09 6:06 7:00 5:55
13 7:16 6:13 7:07 6:07 6:59 5:56
14 7:15 6:14 7:06 6:09 6:58 5:57
15 7:13 6:15 7:04 6:10 6:56 5:59
16 7:12 6:17 7:03 6:11 6:55 6:00
17 7:10 6:18 7:02 6:13 6:53 6:01
18 7:09 6:19 7:00 6:14 6:52 6:03
19 7:07 6:21 6:58 6:15 6:51 6:07
20 7:05 6:22 6:57 6:17 6:49 6:08
21 7:04 6:24 6:55 6:18 6:48 6:10
22 7:03 6:25 6:54 6:19 6:46 6:11
23 7:02 6:26 6:52 6:21 6:45 6:12
24 6:59 6:28 6:51 6:22 6:43 6:13
25 6:57 6:29 6:49 6:23 6:42 6:15
26 6:56 6:30 6:48 6:24 6:40 6:16
27 6:54 6:32 6:46 6:25 6:38 6:17
28 6:52 6:33 6:44 5:27 6:37 6:18
MARCH Begin AM End PM Begin AM End PM Begin AM End PM Begin AM End PM
1 6:51 6:34 6:44 6:28 6:36 6:19
2 6:49 6:35 6:42 6:29 6:34 6:21
3 6:47 6:36 6:40 5:30 6:32 6:22
4 6:46 6:38 6:39 6:31 6:31 6:23
5 6:44 6:39 6:37 6:33 6:29 6:24
6 6:42 6:40 6:35 6:34 6:27 6:25
7 6:41 6:41 6:34 6:35 6:26 6:27
8 6:39 6:43 6:32 6:36 6:24 6:28
9 6:37 6:44 6:30 6:37 6:22 6:29
10 7:35 7:45 7:29 7:39 7:20 7:30
16 Idaho Migratory Game Bird 2018 – 2019 Seasons & Rules idfg.idaho.gov Daylight Savings BeginsSTATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS FOR
MIGRATORY BIRD BAITING
A
s a hunter or land manager, it is your responsibility to know and obey all Federal and State laws that govern
the sport. The following information summarizes state and federal migratory bird baiting regulations.
Additional information about federal baiting regulations is described in the Summary of Federal
Regulations at https://idfg.idaho.gov/hunt/migratory/bait.
WHAT IS BAITING? WHAT IS LEGAL?
Baiting is the direct or indirect placing, exposing, You can hunt migratory birds on, or over, or from:
depositing, distributing, or scattering of salt, grain, • Standing crops or flooded standing crops,
or other feed that could lure or attract migratory including aquatic plants.
birds to, on, or over any areas where hunters are
attempting to take them. A baited area is any area • Standing, flooded, or manipulated natural
on which salt, grain, or other feed has been placed, vegetation.
exposed, deposited, distributed, or scattered, if that • Flooded harvested croplands.
salt, grain, or feed could serve as a lure or attraction • Lands where grains have been scattered solely
for migratory birds. as the result of a normal agricultural planting,
HOW LONG IS AN AREA BAITED? harvesting, or post-harvest manipulation.
A baited area remains off limits to hunting for 10 days after • Lands where top-sown seeds have been scattered
all salt, grain, or other feed has been completely removed. solely as the result of a normal agricultural
planting, or a planting for agricultural soil erosion
HOW CLOSE TO BAIT CAN YOU HUNT control or post-mining land reclamation.
WITHOUT BREAKING THE LAW?
THE HUNTER’S RESPONSIBILITY
There is no set distance. The law prohibits hunting if
bait is present that could lure or attract birds to, on, or As a hunter, you are responsible for determining
over areas where hunters are attempting to take them. whether your proposed hunting area is baited.
Distance will vary depending on the circumstances and Before hunting, you should:
such factors as topography, weather, and waterfowl • Familiarize yourself with Federal and State
flight patterns. Therefore, this question can only be migratory bird hunting regulations.
answered on a case-by-case basis.
• Ask the landowner and your hunting partners if
WHAT IS ILLEGAL? the area has been baited and inspect the area for
Examples of areas where you cannot hunt migratory the presence of bait. Suspect the presence of bait
birds include: if you see waterfowl feeding in a particular area in
unusually large concentrations or displaying a lack
• Unharvested crops that have been trampled of caution.
by livestock or subjected to other types of
manipulations that distribute, scatter, or expose • Look for grain or other feed in the water, along
grain. the shore, and on the field. Pay particular
attention to the presence of spilled grain on
• Croplands where a crop has been harvested and harvested fields and seeds planted by means of
the removed grain is redistributed or “added back” top sowing.
onto the area where grown.
• Confirm that scattered seeds or grains on
• Areas where grain is present and stored, such as agricultural lands are present solely as the result
grain elevators and grain bins or areas where grain of a normal agricultural planting, normal agricultural
is present for the purpose of feeding livestock. harvesting, normal agricultural post-harvest
• Freshly planted wildlife food plots that contain manipulation, or normal soil stabilization practice
exposed grain. by consulting the Cooperative Extension Service.
• These examples do not represent an all-inclusive • Abandon the hunting site if you find grain or feed
list of migratory bird baiting violations. in an area and are uncertain about why it is there.
Idaho Migratory Game Bird 2018 – 2019 Seasons & Rules idfg.idaho.gov 17Bird Identification
Waterfowl illustrations courtesy of Ducks Unlimited Canada
CANADA GOOSE SWAN, TUNDRA
OR TRUMPETER
(protected species)
NO CL
OP OSE
EN D: Adult
SE
AS
ON
Juvenile
SNOW GOOSE
Snow geese
have black wing tips
Identification
WHITE-FRONTED
GOOSE
Bird BIRD ID
18 Idaho Migratory Game Bird 2018 – 2019 Seasons & Rules idfg.idaho.govDON'T SHOOT
Native Swans are Protected!
Two species of swans are found in Idaho: tundra
MALLARD
swans and trumpeter swans. Both are protected
and cannot be hunted in Idaho.
These slow, low-flying birds are vulnerable to Male
accidental and illegal shooting. Because they
are larger with longer necks and adult birds are
completely white, swans do not closely resemble
any legal game bird.
Female
Trumpeters have a seven-foot wingspan and
weigh up to 30 pounds. Young swans (cygnets),
are a medium gray color with paler belly and wing
linings, and smaller than the adults. These large
swans fly with a slow, distinct wing beat.
Snow geese and Ross’s geese are also white, but
are much smaller and have black wing tips.
Hunters Must Be Sure of Their Targets!
Report all sightings of
swans with neck collars to
the nearest IDFG office.
NORTHERN PINTAIL
(See page 4)
Trumpeter Swan Male
> 2” Female Bird BIRD
Identification
ID
< 2”
Tundra
Swan
Idaho Migratory Game Bird 2018 – 2019 Seasons & Rules idfg.idaho.gov 19WOOD DUCK NORTHERN SHOVELER
Male
Male
Female
Female
BLUE-WINGED
TEAL
Male
GREEN-WINGED
TEAL
Female
Male
Female
Identification
ID
Male
Bird BIRD
GADWALL
Male
Female
Female
AMERICAN
WIGEON
20 Idaho Migratory Game Bird 2018 – 2019 Seasons & Rules idfg.idaho.govCANVASBACK COMMON
GOLDENEYE
Male
Male
Female
Female
Female
REDHEAD
Male
SCAUP
Bird BIRD
Male BUFFLEHEAD
Identification
ID
Male
Female
Special Shorter Seasons
for Scaup Female
Idaho Migratory Game Bird 2018 – 2019 Seasons & Rules idfg.idaho.gov 21GENERAL RULES AND INFORMATION
License Requirements Both are available online at: idfg.idaho.gov and at any
license vendor.
To hunt upland game birds, waterfowl, such as ducks or
geese, snipe, mourning doves and sandhill cranes, small Information from the Migratory Bird (HIP) permit allows
game, predators and unprotected species or to practice migratory game bird managers to estimate more accurately the
falconry in Idaho, all hunters must have in their possession annual harvest of waterfowl, shorebirds (snipe, for example),
a valid Idaho hunting license or hunting passport with the and doves to gain a better understanding of bird populations.
appropriate validations and stamps. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and all state wildlife
agencies cooperate in this program to gather better harvest
Stamps and Validations
information on migratory game birds. Idaho joined the program
• Federal Migratory Bird (Duck) Stamp must be validated in 1996.
by the holder, by signing in ink across the face of the stamp
by any waterfowl hunter 16 or older. Hunters may buy a Federal Regulations
receipt for the stamp at any Fish and Game office or license Idaho’s waterfowl season is set within a framework determined
vendor for $28.25. The receipt is valid 45 days from the by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service after meeting with all
date of issue, sufficient time for the actual stamp to arrive state fish and wildlife agencies.
in the mail. They are also available at U.S. post offices
for $25.00 and online at: idfg.idaho.gov/duckstamp. The Migratory birds are protected by federal law as a result of
stamp is valid from July 1 through June 30 of the following treaties signed with other countries. Protected migratory
year. birds are listed in Title 50, Code of Federal Regulations, Part
• Migratory Bird (HIP) permit, costs $1.75 for residents, 10.13. This list includes almost all birds found in the United
or $4.75 for nonresidents, effective from January 1 through States with the exception of the house sparrow, feral pigeon
December 31 of each year. Required for all waterfowl, (commonly called rock dove), European starling, Eurasian
sandhill crane, and mourning dove hunters. collared-dove, mute swan, and upland game birds (which are
protected by state laws).
MOST COMMON MIGRATORY GAME BIRD
HUNTING VIOLATIONS
Every hunting season, some individuals unwittingly or knowingly violate the state’s game
laws – some of these laws more frequently than others.
Idaho Fish and Game urge all hunters to review Idaho’s hunting rules and regulations to ensure they
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act within the law.
The following is a listing of common violations our officers encounter every hunting season:
Fail to purchase the Federal Migratory Bird (Duck)Stamp Fail to leave species identification on the migratory
and/or Migratory Bird (HIP) permit, both of which are bird during transportation from place where taken to
required to hunt waterfowl. Refer to page 22. personal abode of the possessor or a migratory bird
Fail to validate the Federal Migratory Bird (Duck) preservation facility. Refer to page 24.
Stamp by signing in ink. Refer to page 22 Fail to comply with lawful shooting hours. Refer to
Possess and use a shotgun capable of holding more shooting hour charts on pages 14-16.
than three shells unless it is plugged with a one-piece Take migratory bird during closed season. Refer to
filler. Refer to page 23. pages 8-11.
Take more than the daily bag limit. Note: bag limits can Fail to properly identify migratory game birds by taking
change year to year. Refer to page 8 for duck, page 9 more of a species or sex than permitted. Refer to pages
for Canada goose, page 10 for white-fronted goose, and 18-21.
page 11 for light goose bag limits. Use and possess shot other than non-toxic shot for
Possess more migratory game birds than allowed. Refer waterfowl. Refer to page 23.
to page 23 for federal limits.
Persons with questions on these or any other Fish and Game laws and regulations can call any Fish and Game office
22 Idaho Migratory Game Bird 2017 & 2018 Seasons & Rules idfg.idaho.govAll migratory birds are protected. However, a subset of any baited areas. Hunters should be aware that a baited area
migratory birds classified as migratory game birds may be is considered to be baited for 10 days after removal of the
hunted in accordance with state and federal regulations. The bait, and it is not necessary for the hunter to know an area is
list of migratory game birds includes species of ducks, geese baited to be in violation. See page 17.
(including brant), swans, doves and pigeons, cranes, rails, • During the closed season.
coots, gallinules and moorhens, woodcock and snipe, if there is
• Outside legal shooting hours.
an open season.
Wanton Waste
Nontoxic Shot: Nontoxic shot is required for all waterfowl
No person shall kill or cripple any migratory game bird
hunting in Idaho. Hunters may have in their possession only
without making a reasonable effort to retrieve the bird, and
nontoxic shot approved by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
retain it in his/her actual custody, at the place where taken
that is 0.20 inches in diameter (T size) or smaller. Please see
or between that place and either (a) his/her automobile
idfg.idaho.gov/hunt/nontoxic for the most current list of
or principal means of land transportation; or (b) his/her
nontoxic shot approved for waterfowl game.
personal abode or temporary or transient place of lodging; or
General
Additional federal regulations: In addition to state rules, the (c) a migratory bird preservation facility; or (d) a post office;
following federal regulations apply to the taking, possessing, or (e) a common carrier facility.
shipping, transporting, or storing of migratory game birds. This
Federal Bag Limits
information is only a summary of the major federal regulations
General
which are found in Title 50, Code of Federal Regulations, Part Daily Bag Limit: No person shall take in any one day more
20. Violation of federal regulations is also a violation of state law. than one daily bag limit.
Rules Rules
It is against the law to take migratory game birds: No person shall possess while in the field, have in custody,
or transport more than one daily bag limit between the place
• With any shotgun capable of holding more than three shells where taken and either:
and Information
unless it is plugged with a one-piece filler which is incapable
of removal without disassembling the gun. Except during a • His/her automobile or principal means of land
light-goose-only season (greater and lesser snow geese and transportation.
and Information
Ross's geese) when all other waterfowl and crane hunting • His/her personal abode or temporary place of lodging.
seasons, excluding falconry, are closed. • A migratory bird preservation facility.
• Using records or tapes of migratory bird calls, or sounds, or • A post office.
electronically amplified imitations of bird calls. Except during
a light-goose-only season (greater and lesser snow geese and • A common carrier facility.
Ross's geese) when all other waterfowl and crane hunting Possession Limit:
seasons, excluding falconry, are closed. • No person shall possess more than one daily limit on the
• From a sink box (a low floating device having a depression opening day of the season. See pages 8-13.
affording the hunter a means of concealment beneath the • No person shall possess more than the possession limit even
surface of the water). when such birds are stored at home or are being processed at
• From or with the aid or use of a car or other motor-driven land a commercial preservation facility. See pages 8-13.
conveyance, or any aircraft, except that paraplegics and single • No person including commercial facilities shall possess
or double amputees of the legs may take from any stationary migratory birds of another unless such birds are tagged by
motor vehicle or stationary motor-driven land conveyance the taker with the following information: (a) the hunter’s
(Also see: “State Rules” section on page 24). “Paraplegic” signature, (b) total number of birds involved, by species, (c)
means an individual inflicted with paralysis of the lower half dates such birds were killed.
of the body with involvement of both legs.
Tagging
• By use or aid of live birds as decoys.
No person shall give, put or leave any migratory game
• From or by means of any motorboat or sailboat unless the
birds at any place or in the custody of another person
motor has been completely shut off and/or the sail furled, and
unless the birds are tagged by the hunter with the following
its progress therefrom has ceased.
information: (a) the hunter’s signature, (b) the hunter’s
• With a trap, snare, net, rifle, pistol, swivel gun, shotgun address, (c) the total number of birds involved, by species,
larger than a 10 gauge, punt gun, battery gun, machine gun, and (d) the dates such birds were killed. Tagging is required
fishhook, poison, drug, explosive, or stupefying substance. if the birds are being transported by another person for the
• By driving, rallying, or chasing birds with any motorized hunter, or if the birds have been left for cleaning, storage
conveyance or any sailboat to put them in the range of the hunters. (including temporary storage), shipment, or taxidermy
• By the aid of baiting (placing feed such as corn, wheat, salt, services. See proxy statement on page 27.
or other feed to constitute a lure or enticement), or on or over
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