ID Wilsons Snipe Hunting

Idaho Wilsons Snipe GMUs & Season 2026

Wilsons Snipe season in Idaho runs Oct 4 – Sep 28 across 4 GMUs.

4 Seasons1 Weapon Types

General

GMUTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Zone area-1GeneralOct 19 — Jan 31———
Zone area-2GeneralOct 4 — Jan 16———
Zone area-3GeneralOct 4 — Jan 16———
StatewideGeneralSep 27 — Sep 28———

Wilsons Snipe in Idaho: FAQ

When is wilsons snipe season in Idaho?

Wilsons Snipe season in Idaho currently runs Oct 4 to Sep 28, across 4 season rows and 4 GMUs, split by weapon (General).

Where is the best place to hunt wilsons snipe in Idaho?

The best GMUs for wilsons snipe 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 Wilsons Snipe 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.

Wilsons Snipe in Idaho: parcels + public land