6 licensed outfitters guide upland bird hunts in Upper Snake Region. Season dates below come from the Idaho wildlife agency; license status comes from the body that issued it.
Idaho upland bird season dates
| Season Type | Opens | Closes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | August 30, 2026 | January 31, 2027 | Forest grouse (dusky, ruffed, spruce) season statewide. Chukar and gray partridge Sept. 15-Jan. 31; quail Sept. 15-Jan. 31; pheasant Oct. 15-Dec. 31 for residents (Oct. 20 for nonresidents). Upland Game Bird Permit required on pheasant release sites. |
2026-2027 seasonVerified against Idaho Department of Fish and Game, 2026 Big Game, 2026-2027 Upland Game and Turkey, 2026-2027 Migratory Game Bird, and 2025-2026 Moose, Sheep and Goat Seasons and Rules on September 5, 2026.Source: idfg.idaho.gov/sites/default/files/2026-2027_uplandgame_web. … Confirm dates in the current regulations before you hunt.
Upland Bird outfitters in Upper Snake Region
Big Lost River Outfitters/MT Borah
Bighorn Sheep · Black Bear · Elk · Moose · Mountain Goat · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Pronghorn · Upland Birds · Wolf
Hamilton Outfitters is located in Star Valley WYO / Idaho in South East ID. We have an RV camp area, and a lodge also 3 cabins we rent out in the summer months, and hunt in the fall. The elk herd is one of the best in Idaho. We do horse rides and pack trips in …
Black Bear · Elk · Moose · Mountain Goat · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Upland Birds
We pride ourselves on our fair chase tactics and our ability to harvest game in their natural habitat. McGowan Outfitting will take you on the ultimate Idaho adventure using traditional methods in some of the most pristine, abundant and diverse wilderness this …
Bighorn Sheep · Black Bear · Elk · Moose · Mountain Goat · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Pronghorn · Upland Birds · Wolf
There is no better place on earth to find trophy bull elk than the Rocky Mountains of Idaho. Here in beautiful Teton Valley, ID elk are abundant. During the rut you can experience the thrill of a lifetime by call in world class bull elk.
Black Bear · Elk · Moose · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Upland Birds
We are a full service Idaho Big Game outfitter, offering customizable fully guided & semi guided hunt options for Deer, Elk, Moose, Bears and Mountain Lions on public and private lands.
Bighorn Sheep · Black Bear · Elk · Moose · Mountain Goat · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Pronghorn · Upland Birds · Waterfowl · Wild Turkey · Wolf
Wild Horse Creek Ranch LLC
Bighorn Sheep · Black Bear · Elk · Mountain Goat · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Pronghorn · Upland Birds · Wolf
6 licensed outfittersLicense status verified against Idaho Outfitters and Guides Association, member directory on September 5, 2026.Source: ioga.org/adventure-finder Confirm an outfitter’s license with the issuing board before you book.
Before you book
- Confirm the outfitter’s license is current — every listing links to the issuing body’s own record.
- Ask which hunt areas they operate in, and whether an upland bird tag there is draw-only or over the counter.
- All outfitters in Upper Snake Region
- Idaho upland bird hunting outfitters
For reference only. This page summarizes agency publications and is not legal advice or an official source; confirm dates, limits and fees with the state wildlife agency before you hunt. Regulations change mid-season. Send a correction if you spot an error. Disclaimer.