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Idaho Migratory
Game Bird
2020-2021 Seasons & Rules
Includes Seasons and Rules for
Crows, Doves, Sandhill Cranes and Waterfowl
idfg.idaho.gov
Be safe, enjoy your season and remember…
©Garren Steel and ©Sierra Mcneil
w Hunting on private land is a privilege. Always get
permission and thank the landowner.
w Be a mentor. Pass on the heritage and traditions of hunting,
fishing and trapping in Idaho.
2 Idaho Migratory Game Bird 2020 – 2021 Seasons & Rules idfg.idaho.gov
DIRECTOR SCHRIEVER’S OPEN LETTER TO THE HUNTERS, ANGLERS
AND TRAPPERS OF IDAHO
I t is my honor to be the director of Idaho Fish and Game, and my priority is to maintain Idaho’s
high-quality hunting, fishing and trapping opportunities.
Our migratory game bird hunting, whether it’s hunting doves and sandhill cranes in September, ducks
in October or snow geese in March, provide diverse opportunities with long seasons and ample bird
populations.
Rules and seasons for migratory game bird hunting have traditionally been generous and fairly
consistent over the last 20 years, but there are some annual changes, and the 2020-21 season is no
different.
• Idaho will hold a new swan hunting season in 2020. A limit of 50 tags will be available to hunters
on a first-come, first-served basis starting August 1 for a fall hunt in Benewah, Bonner, Boundary,
and Kootenai counties only.
• Veterans and active duty military can participate in a special two-day hunt in 2020, which will
coincide with the traditional youth waterfowl hunting day on September 26-27.
• Hunters in some areas of the state will be able to hunt ducks and Canada geese through January 31, which will shift some
opening dates later, because under federal rules the total season cannot exceed 107 days.
Otherwise, rules and seasons are very similar to recent years, and overall, hunters can look forward to healthy populations of
migratory birds, which include doves, ducks, geese, sandhill cranes, Wilson’s snipe, coots, and American crows. Most of these
species are found statewide, so everyone has a chance to hunt them.
Hunters can pursue most of these birds with a hunting license, migratory bird permit, and a waterfowl stamp for ducks and geese.
Exceptions include sandhill cranes and swans, where a tag is required, and a limited number are available at license and tag vendors
on a first-come, first-served basis starting August 1.
Aside from a great variety of opportunity, migratory game birds are a good way to introduce people to hunting. New hunters of
all ages can take advantage of Idaho Fish and Game’s “Passport Program,” which is a simple, low-cost way for newcomers to try
mentored hunting under these stipulations:
• Hunting Passports are only available to first-time hunters. Passport Holders will need a Federal Duck Stamp if they are 16 years
or older. Those who have previously held a hunting license in any state are not eligible.
• Hunter Education certification is not needed to obtain a Hunting Passport. If an individual has completed a Hunter Education
course, but has not yet purchased a license, they are eligible for a Hunting Passport.
• The minimum age to hold a Hunting Passport is eight years old; there is no maximum age.
• Hunting Passports are available at license vendors and Fish and Game regional offices for $1.75.
• Youth ages 8 and 9 years old can possess a Hunting Passport each year until they turn 10, but anyone who is 10 or older can
only possess one Hunting Passport.
You can see more details about the Passport Program at idfg.idaho.gov/hunt/passport.
Finally, Idaho is a diverse state with different latitudes, elevations and climates, which means it can be challenging to time seasons
to coincide with bird migrations. Unlike other game animals in Idaho, migratory game bird rules and season frameworks are set by
the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service after consulting with state fish and wildlife agencies. The outside dates or bounds for seasons are
based on international treaties, and Idaho must set its seasons within those federal guidelines.
Idaho has traditionally opted toward the most generous bag limits and longest seasons within those guidelines, and it strives to
provide hunters access to as much hunting opportunity as possible during peak migration times.
Enjoy migratory bird hunting, and thank you for supporting Idaho Fish and Game and wildlife conservation in Idaho. I wish you
great hunting, fishing and trapping in 2020 and beyond.
Ed Schriever, Director
Idaho Department of Fish and Game
Idaho Migratory Game Bird 2020 – 2021 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/buy. 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
Vacant, Clearwater Other Information
Tim Murphy, 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 .............................................. fs.usda.gov/r4
Jerry Meyers, Salmon
Northern Idaho .............................................. fs.usda.gov/r1
Idaho Department of Fish and Game Bureau of Land Management: ........................... blm.gov/idaho
P.O. Box 25 Idaho Relay Service (TDD) .............................1-800-377-3529
Boise, ID 83707
208-334-3700 • idfg.idaho.gov
Ed Schriever, Director To report wildlife crimes, call Citizens Against
Scott Reinecker, Deputy Director Poaching at 1-800-632-5999.
Paul Kline, Deputy Director Information can be relayed to Fish and Game
personnel through any Idaho law enforcement
agency.
Regional Offices
Panhandle Region.............................................. 208-769-1414
2885 W. Kathleen Ave., Coeur d’Alene ID 83815 Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) adheres to all applicable state and
Clearwater Region ........................................... 208-799-5010 federal laws and regulations related to discrimination on the basis of race, color,
3316 16th St., Lewiston ID 83501 national origin, age, gender, disability or veteran’s status. If you feel you have been
discriminated against in any program, activity, or facility of IDFG, or if you desire
Southwest Region ............................................ 208-465-8465
further information, please write to: Idaho Department of Fish and Game, P.O.
15950 N. Gate Blvd., Nampa ID 83687
Box 25, Boise, ID 83707 or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Federal
McCall Subregion ............................................... 208-634-8137 Assistance, Mailstop: MBSP-4020, 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203,
555 Deinhard Lane, McCall ID 83638 Telephone: (703) 358-2156. This publication will be made available in alternative
Magic Valley Region ........................................ 208-324-4359 formats upon request. Please contact IDFG for assistance.
324 S 417 E; Suite #1, Jerome ID 83338 Information in this brochure summarizes rules and is an official
Southeast Region .............................................. 208-232-4703 proclamation of the Idaho Fish and Game Commission for the taking of
1345 Barton Rd., Pocatello ID 83204 wildlife. The official rules are available at
Upper Snake Region ....................................... 208-525-7290
adminrules.idaho.gov/rules/current or from the Office of
Administrative Rules, Department of Administration, Statehouse Mail,
4279 Commerce Circle, Idaho Falls ID 83401
Boise, ID 83720, and may be reviewed in some libraries. Maps are for
Salmon Region .................................................... 208-756-2271 general reference only.
99 Highway 93 N., Salmon ID 83467
Idaho Fish and Game offices are open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Costs associated with this publication are available from IDFG in
Friday except state holidays. Offices in the Panhandle and Clearwater regions accordance with Section 60-202, Idaho Code.
are in the Pacific Time Zone; all others are in the Mountain Time Zone. 2020_Migratory Game Bird/BOC/pca 41918/5-2020/125,000 ROP/GG
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Idaho Department of Fish and Game
Idaho Migratory Game Bird Rules 2020 & 2021
Contents What’s New?
Regional Offices, Helpful Information ........................ 4 Ducks:
Getting Started................................................................6 Reduced daily bag limit from 3 to 2 scaup.
Seasons and Limits.................................................... 6-14 Seasons in Area 1 end on January 31; the season
does not start on a Saturday. See page 8.
Ducks, including Mergansers, Coots and Snipe........ 8
Canada Geese............................................................. 9
Geese:
The Canada goose season in Area 1 ends on
White-fronted Geese ............................................... 10 January 31; the season is not at the same time as
Light Geese ............................................................. 11 the duck season in all counties and does not start
Swans........................................................................12 on a Saturday. See page 9.
Mourning & White-winged Dove.............................13 Swan:
Crow.........................................................................13 A limited swan season will be offered in 4 counties
Sandhill Crane..........................................................14 of the Panahandle Region. See page 12.
Shooting Hours ...................................................... 15-17 Youth and Veterans/Active Military
Migratory Bird Baiting Regulations .......................... 18 Waterfowl Weekend:
Bird Identification.................................................. 20-23 September 26 & 27 statewide. Participation is
expanded to include veterans and active military
General Rules and Information ............................. 24-29
personnel. Check idfg.idaho.gov prior to the
License Requirements, Stamps and Validations........ 24 hunt for details about Veteran and Active Military
Federal Regulations .......................................... 24-25 Personnel eligibility. See page 7
Wanton Waste.......................................................... 25 Sandhill Crane:
Federal Bag Limits.................................................. 25 The number of crane tags was reduced to
Tagging.................................................................... 25 accommodate for the reduction in the annual
Termination of Possession....................................... 26
harvest allocation for Idaho, as per the Flyway
Management Plan. Two hunts in the Southeast
Species Identification............................................... 26
Region have been extended to September 30.
Shipment.................................................................. 26 See page 14.
State Rules......................................................... 26-27
Areas Closed to all Hunting......................................27
Areas Closed to Hunting all Game Birds................ 27
Areas Closed to Hunting of Migratory Game Birds,
(except Mourning Doves)................................... 27
Areas Closed to Goose Hunting.............................. 28
Activities on Fish and Game Lands......................... 28
Dog Training Permits...............................................28
State Park Rules....................................................... 29
Other Rules & Proxy Statement.............................. 29 STOP AQUATIC
Licenses, Tags & Permits............................................ 30-34 HITCHHIKERS!™
Prevent the transport of nuisance species.
Resident License, Tag and Permit Fees............. 32-33 Clean all recreational equipment.
www.ProtectYourWaters.net
Nonresident License, Tag and Permit Fees............. 34 When you leave a body of water:
• Remove any visible mud, plants, fish or animals before
transporting equipment.
• Eliminate water from equipment before transporting.
Idaho Migratory Game Bird 2020 – 2021• Seasons & Rules idfg.idaho.gov
Clean and dry anything that comes into contact with water
(boats, trailers, equipment, clothing, dogs, etc.).
5
• Never release plants, fish or animals into a body of water
unless they came out of that body of water.
GETTING STARTED
To use this brochure: Remember!
Hunting seasons and rules for all ducks, geese, swan, sandhill Waterfowl hunters are required to possess/use:
crane, doves, and crow are available in this brochure.
• A valid Idaho hunting license or hunting passport.
To get started:
• Migratory Bird (HIP) Permit.
• Pick the species and area you want to hunt, then refer to the
section on that bird. • Federal Migratory Bird (Duck) Stamp for all hunters
16 years or older.
• Season and limit pages include maps for each hunting area.
• Nontoxic shot.
Page 8: Duck, snipe and coot seasons, limits and areas.
Pages 9-11: Goose seasons, limits and areas.
Pages 12: Swan seasons, limits and areas.
Page 13: Mourning dove and crow seasons and limits
Page 14: Sandhill crane seasons and limits.
Pages 24-34: 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.
Seasons and rules may change after a brochure is printed. License holder must validate stamp
Changes or corrections are posted online at idfg.idaho.gov/rules. by signing across the front in ink.
Available online @
idfg.idaho.gov/duckstamp
Seasons September October November December January February March
Youth Waterfowl Sept. 26 – 27th
Hunting Weekend*
Duck 19th 31st
Area 1 7th Scaup 31st
Duck 3rd 15th
Area 2 3rd Scaup 27th
Canada Goose
Area 1 19th 31st
Canada Goose
Area 2 3rd 15th
Canada Goose 1st–15th
Area 3 3rd 31st
White-fronted
Goose
Area 1 19th 31st
White-fronted
Goose
Area 2 3rd 15th
White-fronted
Goose
Area 3 2nd 14th
Light Goose
Area 1 19th 31st
Light Goose
Area 2 3rd 15th
Light Goose
Area 3 26th 10th
Light Goose
Area 4 5th 15th 6th 10th
Swan
19th 1st
*New for 2020: Veterans and active military personnel are eligible to participate in this two day waterfowl hunt. See page 7 for more details
6 Idaho Migratory Game Bird 2020 – 2021 Seasons & Rules idfg.idaho.gov
REPORT
DUCK and GOOSE
© Mahryn and Randy Makua
LEG BANDS
Why? By reporting, you
help provide information
used to monitor
Youth and
populations, set hunting Veterans/Active
regulations, restore Military Waterfowl
endangered species, and
address issues such as avian Hunting Weekend
influenza, bird hazards, and T here is no better way to introduce a new hunter
to the safe, ethical and responsible aspects
crop depredations. Plus of hunting than with the close supervision of a
qualified adult mentor.
you will receive a report on • New for 2020: Veterans and active military
when and where the bird personnel are eligible to participate in this
hunt. Check idfg.idaho.gov prior to the
was banded. hunt for details on veterans and active
military personnel eligibility.
• Open to licensed hunters 17 years of age
and younger.
• Duck, goose, snipe, and coot seasons
are open for two days only, on
September 26–27, 2020.
• 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; however, veterans and active military
personnel may now hunt and harvest;
migratory bird (HIP) permit and Federal
To report please visit: Migratory Bird (Duck) stamp required.
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 2020 – 2021 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 19, 2020 – January 31, 2021
• S
caup Season:
November 7, 2020 – January 31, 2021
Area 1 includes all parts of the state NOT included
in Area 2. (See yellow area on map).
AREA 2
• October 3, 2020 – January 15, 2021
• S
caup Season:
October 3, 2020 – December 27, 2020
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
Boundary Power County east of State Highway 37 and State
Highway 39; Teton, and Valley. (See blue area on
map).
Bonner
Duck Bag Limit (Including mergansers)
Kootenai
Daily Bag Limit 7 of any kind, except shall not
include more than the following:
Shoshone 2 female mallard
Benewah
2 redhead
1 pintail
Latah
2 canvasback
Clearwater
2 scaup
Nez
1
Perce
Lewis Areas Closed to Bag Limits for Wilson’s Snipe
Hunting of Migratory and Coots
Idaho Game Birds, see Wilson’s Snipe
pages 27–28. Daily Bag Limit: 8
Coots
2
Daily Bag Limit: 25
Adams
Lemhi
Valley
Youth and Veterans/Active Military
Washington
Waterfowl Hunting Weekend
Custer
Clark
Fremont September 26–27, 2020
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
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Canada Goose Seasons, Limits & Hunt Area Descriptions
DAILY BAG LIMIT: 4 | POSSESSION LIMIT: 12
Canada Goose
AREA 1
• O
ctober 19, 2020 – January 31, 2021
Area 1 includes all parts of the state NOT included
in areas 2 and 3. (See yellow area on map).
AREA 2
• O
ctober 3, 2020 – January 15, 2021
Area 2 includes all lands and waters within the
Fort Hall Indian Reservation, including private
in-holdings; and the following counties: Bannock
County; Bingham County except that portion
within the Blackfoot Reservoir drainage; Caribou
County within the Fort Hall Indian Reservation;
Power County east of State Highway 37 and State
Highway 39; and Valley County.
AREA 3
Boundary
• S
eptember 1 – 15, 2020
(Daily bag limit is 5 during this time
Bonner period only).
• O
ctober 3, 2020 – December 31, 2020
Area 3 includes Bear Lake County, the portion of
Kootenai
Bingham County within the Blackfoot Reservoir
Shoshone
drainage; and Caribou County, except that
Benewah portion within the Fort Hall Indian Reservation.
Latah Areas Closed to Hunting of Migratory
Clearwater
Game Birds, see pages 27–28.
Nez
Perce
1
Lewis
Idaho
Adams
Valley
2 Lemhi
Washington
Clark
Custer Fremont
tte
ye
Pa Gem Boise
Jefferson Madison Teton
Canyon Butte
Ada Camas Bonneville
Blaine
Bingham
2
Elmore
Gooding Lincoln
Ba
ka
3
Caribou
nn
o
Power
nid
Jerome
ock
Mi
Owyhee
Bear
Cassia
Twin Falls Oneida Lake
Franklin
Idaho Migratory Game Bird 2020 – 2021 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 19, 2020 – January 31, 2021
Area 1 includes all parts of the state NOT included
in areas 2 and 3. (See yellow area on map).
AREA 2
• O
ctober 3, 2020 – January 15, 2021
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 2, 2020 – February 14, 2021
Bonner Area 3 includes the following counties: Ada, Boise,
Canyon, Cassia, Elmore, Gem, Gooding, Jerome,
Lincoln, Minidoka, Owyhee, Payette, Twin Falls and
Washington counties. (See green area on map).
Kootenai
• C
losures: In the Southwest Region, Fort Boise
Benewah
Shoshone and Payette River WMAs, and that portion of
the Roswell Marsh Wildlife Habitat Area south
of State Highway 18, and the Snake River Islands
Latah
Clearwater Unit of the Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge will
Nez be closed February 1 – March 10, 2021.
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
3
ka
Caribou
o
Ba
Power
nid
Jerome
n
Mi
no
Owyhee
ck
Bear
Cassia
Twin Falls Oneida Lake
Franklin
10 Idaho Migratory Game Bird 2020 – 2021 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 19, 2020 – January 31, 2021
Area 1 includes all parts of the state NOT included in
areas 2, 3 and 4. (See yellow area on map).
AREA 2
• October 3, 2020 – January 15, 2021
Area 2 includes all lands and waters within the Fort
Hall Indian Reservation, including private in-holdings;
and the following counties: Bannock; Bear Lake;
portions of Bingham County east of the west bank
of the Snake River, west of the McTucker boat ramp
Boundary Clark
access road, and east of the American Falls Reservoir
Fremont
Bonner 2
bluff; Bonneville County east of Interstate 15; Caribou;
Clark County east of Interstate 15; Fremont; Jefferson
County east of Interstate 15; Madison; portions of
Jefferson Madison
4
Power County below the American Falls Reservoir
bluff and within the Fort Hall Indian Reservation;
Kootenai
Blaine Teton; and Valley. (See blue area on map).
Bonneville
Shoshone
Butte £
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Blaine Ri
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AREA 3
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39 S • N
ovember 26, 2020 – March 10, 2021
Latah
1
Clearwater Area 3 includes the following counties: Ada, Boise,
Caribou
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Idaho
Cassia
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R 37
Washington counties. (See green area on map).
• 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
2
of the Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge will be
Adams
Valley
Lemhi
closed February 1 – March 10, 2020.
AREA 4
Washington
Custer
Clark
Fremont • November 5, 2020 – January 15, 2021
tte • F
ebruary 6, 2021 – March 10, 2021
ye
1
Pa Gem Boise
Jefferson Madison Teton
Canyon Butte Area 4 includes the following counties: Bingham
Ada Camas
Blaine 4 Bonneville
County west of the west bank of the Snake River,
east of the McTucker boat ramp access road, and
2
Elmore
Bingham west of the American Falls Reservoir bluff; Franklin;
3 Bonneville County west of Interstate 15; Butte County;
Gooding Lincoln
ka
Caribou
Clark County west of Interstate 15; Jefferson County
o
Ba
Power
nid
Jerome
n
west of Interstate 15; Oneida; and Power County,
Mi
no
Owyhee
ck
Bear except below the American Falls Reservoir bluff and
Cassia
Twin Falls Oneida
Franklin
Lake those lands and waters within the Fort Hall Indian
Reservation. (See orange area on map).
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 15 to March 10, 2021, and in Area 4 from February 6 to March 10, 2021.
Idaho Migratory Game Bird 2020 – 2021 Seasons & Rules idfg.idaho.gov 11Swan Seasons, Limits & Hunt Area Descriptions
DAILY BAG LIMIT: 1 | POSSESSION LIMIT: 1
Swan
This is Idaho’s first swan season. Limited hunting
will occur in Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, and
Kootenai counties ONLY.
All tags (50) will be available for purchase at
10AM MDT on August 1, first-come, first-served at
any vendor.
• O
ctober 19, 2020 – December 1, 2020
Swan Bag Limit
Daily Bag Limit: 1 swan
Mandatory Check and Report – any hunter killing a
swan must, within three (3) days of the date of kill,
present the swan carcass (for measurement and
identification) to a conservation officer, regional
Boundary
office or check station, and complete the relevant
Boundary
harvest report. A person may authorize another
Bonner
person to perform the check and report if that
person possesses sufficient information to complete
the report.
Kootenai Bonner
Shoshone
• Swan Tag – REQUIRED
Benewah
• Migratory Bird (HIP) Permit - REQUIRED
Latah
Clearwater
• Federal Migratory Bird (Duck) Stamp – REQUIRED
Nez Kootenai
Perce • S
hotgun capable of carrying no more than
Lewis
Shoshone 3 shells – REQUIRED
Idaho • Nontoxic Shot – REQUIRED
Benewah
• S
hot Size: No person shall take swans while in
Latah
possession of shot larger than two tenths (0.2
Adams
inches) in diameter (size T)
Lemhi
Valley
For more information please visit:
Washington https://idfg.idaho.gov/hunt/swan
Clark
Custer Fremont
tte
ye
Pa Gem Boise
Jefferson Madison Teton
Canyon Butte
Ada Camas Bonneville
Blaine
Bingham
Elmore
Gooding Lincoln
Ba
ka
Caribou
n
o
Power
no
nid
Jerome
ck
Mi
Owyhee
Bear
Cassia
Twin Falls Oneida Lake
Franklin
12 Idaho Migratory Game Bird 2020 – 2021 Seasons & Rules idfg.idaho.govMourning and White-winged Dove Seasons and Limits
DAILY BAG LIMIT: 15 | POSSESSION LIMIT: 45
Dove
Mourning Dove
• September 1 – October 30, 2020
• 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 back 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 left 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, 2020 – January 31, 2021
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.
Areas Closed to Hunting
Areas closed to hunting of upland game birds are
also closed to hunting of American crows.
Idaho Migratory Game Bird 2020 – 2021 Seasons & Rules idfg.idaho.gov 13Sandhill 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 1–15 115
Tags will be available for purchase at 10am MDT on 1-Bear Lake
September 16–30 115
August 1, first-come, first-served.
2-Teton September 1–15 30
• September 1–15 or September 16–30, 2020
September 1–15 30
depending on tag type. 3-Fremont
September 16–30 30
• Sandhill Crane Tag—REQUIRED
September 1–15 18
4-Jefferson
• Migratory Bird (HIP) Permit—REQUIRED WITH FIRST September 16–30 18
TAG ONLY
5-Swan Lake September 1–30 30
• Federal Migratory Bird (Duck) Stamp—NOT
6-Malad September 1–30 30
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
• Includes all of Bear Lake County and all of Caribou
• Nontoxic Shot—NOT REQUIRED
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
Packsaddle Road (West 400 North) and north of
Immediately after any sandhill crane is harvested, the
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
Know Your Crane! • Includes all of Fremont County except the Chester
Wetlands Wildlife Management Area.
Please note the age of the crane you harvested. This
data is important for crane harvest management. AREA 4
An adult sandhill crane stands nearly four feet tall. • Includes all of Jefferson County except that portion
Grayish plumage is accented by a featherless red head beginning at the 1400 E/1750 N intersection, then
patch. Juveniles have tannish brown heads with no red. west following the Mud Lake WMA boundary to the
1100 E/WMA Sparks Canal Road, then north and
east following the Sparks Canal Road to the WMA
North Bluff Road intersection, then east following
the North Bluff Road to the WMA Lower Lake Road,
then drawing a straight line south to the beginning
point of 1750 N/1400 E intersection.
Juvenile Adult AREA 5
• 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.
14 Idaho Migratory Game Bird 2020 – 2021 Seasons & Rules idfg.idaho.govOfficial Shooting Hours for the 2020-2021
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
Idaho Migratory Game Bird 2020 – 2021 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).
NOVEMBER Begin AM End PM Begin AM End PM Begin AM End PM Begin AM End PM
1 5:59 4:32 6:50 5:36 6:41 5:30 6:34 5:23
2 6:01 4:32 6:51 5:35 6:43 5:29 6:36 5:22
3 6:02 4:31 6:53 5:34 6:44 5:27 6:37 5:20
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS ENDS
4 6:04 4:29 6:54 5:33 6:45 5:26 6:39 5:19
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
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
Shooting Hours
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
16 Idaho Migratory Game Bird 2020 – 2021 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).
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 6:35 6:45 6:29 6:39 6:20 6:30
Idaho Migratory Game Bird 2020 – 2021 Seasons & Rules idfg.idaho.gov 17STATE 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.
18 Idaho Migratory Game Bird 2020 – 2021 Seasons & Rules idfg.idaho.govASK FIRST
IDAHO’S TRESPASS LAW
A first conviction of trespass on private
property carries a mandatory one-year
revocation of hunting/fishing/trapping
licenses in addition to misdemeanor fine and
seizure of animals taken on private property.
Federal law prohibits unauthorized trespass
on Indian-owned reservation lands for
hunting, fishing, or trapping purposes.
Refer to Idaho Code 36-1603 and
I.C. 18-7008.
Please visit: https://idfg.idaho.gov/askfirst
Know before you go!
All persons must have written permission Note – if private property adjoins or is
or other lawful form of permission to enter contained within public lands, the fence line
or remain on private land to shoot any adjacent to public land should be posted Permission Form
weapon or hunt, fish, trap or retrieve game. with “no trespassing signs” or bright orange/
A person should know land is private and fluorescent paint at the corners of the fence Permission given to (print):
they are not allowed without permission adjoining public land and at all navigable ________________________________
because: streams, roads, gates and rights-of-way Dates permission is valid:
• The property is associated with a entering the private land from public land
and posted in a way that people can see the from: ________________________
residence or business;
• OR cultivated; postings. to: __________________________
• OR fenced or enclosed in a way that It is illegal for anyone to post public land General Description of Property:
delineates the private property; that is not held under an exclusive control ________________________________
• OR unfenced and uncultivated, but lease. ________________________________
is posted with conspicuous “no Private posting at navigable streams shall
________________________________
trespassing’ signs or bright orange/ not prohibit access to navigable streams
Landowner Name (print):
fluorescent paint at all property below the high-water mark as allowed by
corners and boundaries where the Idaho law. ______________________________
property intersects navigable streams, A property owner may revoke permission Owner or Agent Signature:
roads, gates and rights-of-way at any time. Any person must leave private ______________________________
entering the land and posted in a way property when asked to do so by the owner A property owner may
that people can see the postings. or agent. revoke permission at any time.
Idaho Migratory Game Bird 2020 – 2021 Seasons & Rules idfg.idaho.gov 19Bird Identification
Waterfowl illustrations courtesy of Ducks Unlimited Canada
TUNDRA SWAN
CANADA GOOSE
LIMITED SWAN HUNT
SEE PAGE 12
Adult
Juvenile
SNOW GOOSE
Snow geese
have black wing tips
Identification
WHITE-FRONTED
GOOSE
Bird BIRD ID
20 Idaho Migratory Game Bird 2020 – 2021 Seasons & Rules idfg.idaho.govKNOW YOUR TARGET!
Swan hunting is restricted
Two species of swan are found in Idaho:
tundra and trumpeter swans. A limited swan MALLARD
hunt will take place in Benewah, Bonner,
Boundary, and Kootenai counties in the
Male
Panhandle Region only, during fall 2020.
Swans have up to 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 Female
adults. Swans fly with a slow, distinct wing
beat.
Snow and Ross’s geese are also white, but
are much smaller and have black wing tips.
Swans are much larger and have longer
necks, but they can be mistaken for light
geese and are vulnerable to accidental and
illegal shooting. Make sure you know the
difference.
Report all sightings of NORTHERN PINTAIL
swans with neck collars to
the nearest IDFG office.
(See page 4)
Male
Bird BIRD
Identification
Trumpeter Swan
Female
ID
> 2”
< 2”
Tundra
Swan
Idaho Migratory Game Bird 2020 – 2021 Seasons & Rules idfg.idaho.gov 21NORTHERN SHOVELER
WOOD DUCK
Male
Male
Female
Female
BLUE-WINGED
TEAL
Male
Male
GREEN-WINGED
TEAL
Female
Female
Identification
Male
ID
Male
Bird BIRD
GADWALL
Female
Female
AMERICAN
WIGEON
22 Idaho Migratory Game Bird 2020 – 2021 Seasons & Rules idfg.idaho.govCANVASBACK COMMON
GOLDENEYE
Male Male
Female
Female
Female
REDHEAD
Male
SCAUP
Bird BIRD
BUFFLEHEAD
Male
Identification
ID
Male
Female
Female
SPECIAL SHORTER
SEASONS FOR SCAUP
SEE PAGE 8
Idaho Migratory Game Bird 2020 – 2021 Seasons & Rules idfg.idaho.gov 23GENERAL 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 game, Information from the Migratory Bird (HIP) permit allows
predators and unprotected species or to practice falconry in migratory game bird managers to estimate more accurately the
Idaho, all hunters must have in their possession a valid Idaho annual harvest of waterfowl, shorebirds (snipe, for example), and
hunting license or hunting passport with the appropriate doves to gain a better understanding of bird populations. The U.S.
validations and stamps. Fish and Wildlife Service and all state wildlife agencies cooperate
in this program to gather better harvest information on migratory
Stamps and Validations
game birds. Idaho joined the program in 1996.
Federal Migratory Bird (Duck) Stamp must be validated by
•
the holder, by signing in ink across the face of the stamp by Federal Regulations
any waterfowl hunter 16 or older. Hunters may buy a receipt
Idaho’s waterfowl season is set within a framework determined by
for the stamp at any Fish and Game office or license vendor
the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service after meeting with all state fish
for $28.25. The receipt is valid 45 days from the date of issue,
and wildlife agencies.
sufficient time for the actual stamp to arrive in the mail. They
are also available at U.S. post offices for $25.00 and online at: Migratory birds are protected by federal law as a result of treaties
idfg.idaho.gov/duckstamp. The stamp is valid from July 1 signed with other countries. Protected migratory birds are listed
through June 30 of the following year. in Title 50, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 10.13. This list
• Migratory Bird (HIP) permit, costs $1.75 for residents, includes almost all birds found in the United States with the
or $4.75 for nonresidents, effective from January 1 through exception of the house sparrow, feral pigeon (commonly called
December 31 of each year. Required for all waterfowl, rock dove), European starling, Eurasian collared-dove, mute
sandhill crane, and mourning dove hunters. swan, and upland game birds (which are protected by state laws).
MOST COMMON HUNTING VIOLATIONS
Every hunting season, some individuals unwittingly or knowingly violate the state’s
S TAT E
game laws – some more frequently than others.
Idaho Fish and Game urge all hunters to review Idaho’s hunting rules and regulations
to ensure they act within the law.
The following is a listing of common violations our officers encounter every hunting
season:
Fail to validate the Federal Migratory Possess more migratory game birds
Bird (Duck) Stamp by signing in ink. than allowed. Refer to page 25 for
Refer to page 24. federal limits.
Fail to purchase the Federal Migratory Fail to comply with lawful shooting
Bird (Duck) Stamp and/or Migratory Bird hours. Refer to shooting hour charts on
(HIP) permit, both of which are required pages 15-17.
to hunt waterfowl. Refer to page 24. Fail to purchase a valid hunting license.
Possess and use a shotgun capable of Refer to page 24.
holding more than three shells unless it
is plugged with a one-piece filler. Refer
to page 25.
Persons with questions on these or any other Fish and Game laws
and regulations can call any Fish and Game office, see page 4.
24 Idaho Migratory Game Bird 2020 – 2021 Seasons & Rules idfg.idaho.govAll migratory birds are protected. However, a subset of migratory considered to be baited for 10 days after removal of the bait,
birds classified as migratory game birds may be hunted in and it is not necessary for the hunter to know an area is baited
General Rules
& Information
accordance with state and federal regulations. The list of to be in violation. See page 18.
migratory game birds includes species of ducks, geese (including • During the closed season.
brant), swans, doves and pigeons, cranes, rails, coots, gallinules
• Outside legal shooting hours.
and moorhens, woodcock and snipe, if there is 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 that
retain it in his/her actual custody, at the place where taken
is 0.20 inches in diameter (T size) or smaller. Please see
or between that place and either (a) his/her automobile or
idfg.idaho.gov/hunt/nontoxic for the most current list of
principal means of land transportation; or (b) his/her personal
nontoxic shot approved for waterfowl game.
abode or temporary or transient place of lodging; or (c) a
Additional federal regulations: In addition to state rules, migratory bird preservation facility; or (d) a post office; or (e) a
(see: “State Rules” section on page 26) the following federal common carrier facility.
regulations apply to the taking, possessing, shipping, transporting,
or storing of migratory game birds. This information is only a Federal Bag Limits
summary of the major federal regulations which are found in Daily Bag Limit: No person shall take in any one day more
Title 50, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 20. Violation of federal than one daily bag limit.
regulations is also a violation of state law.
No person shall possess while in the field, have in custody,
It is against the law to take migratory game birds: or transport more than one daily bag limit between the place
where taken and either:
• With any shotgun capable of holding more than three shells
unless it is plugged with a one-piece filler which is incapable • His/her automobile or principal means of land transportation.
of removal without disassembling the gun. Except during a • His/her personal abode or temporary place of lodging.
light-goose-only season (greater and lesser snow geese and Ross's
• A migratory bird preservation facility.
geese) when all other waterfowl and crane hunting seasons,
excluding falconry, are closed. • A post office.
• Using records or tapes of migratory bird calls, or sounds, or • A common carrier facility.
electronically amplified imitations of bird calls. Except during a Possession Limit:
light-goose-only season (greater and lesser snow geese and Ross's • No person shall possess more than one daily limit on the
geese) when all other waterfowl and crane hunting seasons, opening day of the season. See pages 8-14.
excluding falconry, are closed.
• No person shall possess more than the possession limit even
• From a sink box (a low floating device having a depression when such birds are stored at home or are being processed at a
affording the hunter a means of concealment beneath the surface commercial preservation facility. See pages 8-14.
of the water).
• No person including commercial facilities shall possess
• From or with the aid or use of a car or other motor-driven land migratory birds of another unless such birds are tagged by
conveyance, or any aircraft, except that paraplegics and single or the taker with the following information: (a) the hunter’s
double amputees of the legs may take from any stationary motor signature, (b) total number of birds involved, by species, (c)
vehicle or stationary motor-driven land conveyance. “Paraplegic” dates such birds were killed.
means an individual inflicted with paralysis of the lower half 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 birds at
• From or by means of any motorboat or sailboat unless the motor any place or in the custody of another person unless the birds
has been completely shut off and/or the sail furled, and its are tagged by the hunter with the following information: (a)
progress therefrom has ceased. the hunter’s signature, (b) the hunter’s address, (c) the total
number of birds involved, by species, and (d) the dates such
• With a trap, snare, net, rifle, pistol, swivel gun, shotgun larger birds were killed. Tagging is required if the birds are being
than a 10 gauge, punt gun, battery gun, machine gun, fishhook, transported by another person for the hunter, or if the birds
poison, drug, explosive, or stupefying substance. have been left for cleaning, storage (including temporary
• By driving, rallying, or chasing birds with any motorized conveyance storage), shipment, or taxidermy services. See proxy statement
or any sailboat to put them in the range of the hunters. on page 29.
• By the aid of baiting (placing feed such as corn, wheat, salt,
or other feed to constitute a lure or enticement), or on or over
any baited areas. Hunters should be aware that a baited area is
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