F&G seeks public comment on proposed sage-grouse hunting seasons
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) - Idaho Fish and Game officials are asking hunters and other interested parties to review and comment on proposed sage-grouse hunting seasons and tag proposals for 2023-24. Deadline to comment is July 19.
Tag quotas have been increased in 7 of the 12 zones.
The sage-grouse tag system is designed to limit harvest to no more than a maximum of 10% of the estimated fall population in each 12 reporting zones. In each zone, fall populations were estimated based on spring 2023 lek counts and recruitment estimates derived from juvenile: adult ratios observed in the harvest.
To see a map of area proposals, comment, get more information and see the 2023-24 seasons and tag proposals, go to idfg.idaho.gov/form/sage-grouse-seasons.
