ID Forest Grouse Hunting

Idaho Forest Grouse GMUs & Season 2026

Forest Grouse season in Idaho runs Aug 15 – Mar 15 across 2 GMUs.

4 Seasons2 Weapon Types

Falconry

GMUTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Zone area-1FalconryAug 15Mar 15
Zone area-2FalconryAug 15Mar 15

General

GMUTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Zone area-1GeneralAug 30Jan 31
Zone area-2GeneralAug 30Dec 31

Forest Grouse in Idaho: FAQ

When is forest grouse season in Idaho?

Forest Grouse season in Idaho currently runs Aug 15 to Mar 15, across 4 season rows and 2 GMUs, split by weapon (Falconry, General).

Where is the best place to hunt forest grouse in Idaho?

The best GMUs for forest grouse in Idaho depend on harvest success and public-land access, both shown per GMU above. Compare units before you apply for a tag or plan your hunt.

Plan your Forest Grouse hunt in Idaho

View GMU boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas on our interactive map.

Also see Idaho seasons, public land, and license.

Forest Grouse seasons in Idaho — offline