ID Scaup Hunting

Idaho Scaup GMUs & Season 2026

Scaup season in Idaho runs Sep 27 – Jan 31 across 4 GMUs.

4 Seasons1 Weapon Types

General

GMUTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Zone area-1GeneralNov 7Jan 31
Zone area-2GeneralOct 4Dec 28
Zone area-3GeneralOct 23Jan 16
StatewideGeneralSep 27Sep 28

Scaup in Idaho: FAQ

When is scaup season in Idaho?

Scaup season in Idaho currently runs Sep 27 to Jan 31, across 4 season rows and 4 GMUs, split by weapon (General).

Where is the best place to hunt scaup in Idaho?

The best GMUs for scaup 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 Scaup 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.

Scaup seasons in Idaho — offline