Migratory Game Bird

Dove

Jul 28, 2020 / maddendev

HABITAT

Near agricultural grain fields and in grassland with mixed sage.

TASTE

Dark, lean meat with a rich flavor. Good table fare.

ABUNDANCE

Excellent populations statewide.

LICENSE, TAGS AND PERMITS NEEDED

Valid Idaho hunting license, Migratory Bird (HIP) Permit.

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Gray Partridge

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HABITAT

Grassland in gently rolling terrain, and near a water source.

TASTE

Dark, lean meat with a rich flavor. Excellent table fare.

ABUNDANCE

Moderate populations in certain Idaho regions (Southwestern, Central & Northern Idaho).

LICENSE, TAGS AND PERMITS NEEDED

Valid Idaho hunting license.

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Duck

Jul 27, 2020 / maddendev

HABITAT

Ponds, lakes, rivers, grain fields, and freshwater marshes.

TASTE

Rich, dark meat. Good table fare.

ABUNDANCE

Good to excellent populations, statewide.

LICENSE, TAGS AND PERMITS NEEDED

Valid Idaho hunting license, Migratory Bird (HIP) Permit, and  Federal Duck Stamp (For hunters age 16 and older).

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Goose

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HABITAT

Ponds, lakes, rivers, grain fields, and freshwater marshes.

TASTE

Dark meat, with a rich flavor. Good table fare.

ABUNDANCE

Good to Excellent populations, found statewide.

LICENSE, TAGS AND PERMITS NEEDED

Valid Idaho hunting license, Migratory Bird (HIP) Permit, and Federal Duck Stamp (For hunters age 16 or older).

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