Open season
Coho Salmon
Photo courtesy of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game
From tag sales to season openers, there’s a lot happening in Idaho to be aware of during September. Staying in the loop can be the difference between applying for that coveted controlled hunt tag and watching from the sidelines.
Be sure to stay up to date on all Fish and Game happenings. Here are some important dates to help in planning.
Sept. 1 — OPEN: Dove, sandhill crane, early goose season
Sept. 1 — OPEN: Fall coho salmon season
Sept. 1 — OPEN: Fall steelhead harvest season in most rivers
Sept. 4 — Labor Day Public Holiday (Fish and Game Offices Closed)
Sept. 7 — Returned tag sale at 9 a.m.
Sept. 16 — OPEN: Chukar and gray partridge season
Sept. 16 — OPEN: California/bobwhite quail season
Sept. 21 — Returned tag sale at 9 a.m.
Sept. 23-24 — Youth, Veterans and Active Military Waterfowl Hunting Weekend
Note: Hunters, anglers and trappers should always double-check the seasons and rules booklets to confirm opening and closing dates, as well as restrictions and rules pertaining to individual species.
*Anglers should review the 2022-24 fishing seasons and rules for which rivers have open steelhead harvest seasons.