Forest Grouse
HABITAT
Conifer forests with shrub understory and areas near creeks and wild berries.
TASTE
Tender, white meat. Similar flavor to chicken. Excellent table fare.
ABUNDANCE
Excellent populations statewide.
LICENSE, TAGS AND PERMITS NEEDED
Valid Idaho hunting license.
Pheasant
HABITAT
On WMA’s, or near agriculture fields, in grassy habitat with sage or cattails.
TASTE
Tender white meat has a similar taste to chicken.
ABUNDANCE
Low to moderate populations statewide.
LICENSE, TAGS AND PERMITS NEEDED
Valid Idaho hunting license, WMA permit if hunting on a Wildlife Management Area or private land stocked by Idaho Fish and Game.
Quail
HABITAT
Dense shrub vegetation at low to adjacent elevations or agriculture fields.
TASTE
Tender, white meat. Similar flavor to chicken. Excellent table fare.
ABUNDANCE
Good populations along rivers and streams with brushy cover below 3,500 feet in elevation.
LICENSE, TAGS AND PERMITS NEEDED
Valid Idaho hunting license.
Turkey
HABITAT
Grassy, forested habitat or shrub habitat with grass or agriculture nearby.
TASTE
Lean white meat breast, and dark meat legs. Similar taste to farm-raised turkey.
ABUNDANCE
The population continues to grow. Found in certain Idaho regions.
LICENSE, TAGS AND PERMITS NEEDED
Valid Idaho hunting license, turkey tag.