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When and where to hunt gray partridge in Idaho, 2026-27
2026-27 partridge dates in Idaho (gray (Hungarian) partridge on September 15, 2026), the daily bag, the license and the IDFG brochure lines.
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Idaho gray partridge, the short version
The first partridge opener still ahead or running in the 2026-27 rows is gray (Hungarian) partridge on September 15, 2026, and the last partridge day printed is January 31, 2027. For the partridge bag, the brochure line runs: 8 + 8 daily, 24 + 24 possession.
From Upland Game, Turkey and Furbearer 2026 & 2027 brochure (Idaho Department of Fish and Game); data read November 11, 2026, checked November 12, 2026.
Gray Partridge season dates and areas
One line per printed partridge window, earliest first.
| Hunt | Area | How issued | Dates | Limit | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gray (Hungarian) partridge | Statewide | – |
| 8 daily, 24 possession |
From Upland Game, Turkey and Furbearer 2026 & 2027 brochure (Idaho Department of Fish and Game); data read November 11, 2026, checked November 12, 2026.
Idaho partridge limits, line by line
The table copies the partridge limit lines from the brochures and the row bags beside them.
| Which limit | Bag |
|---|---|
| Chukar / gray partridge | 8 + 8 daily, 24 + 24 possession |
| Bag line | 8 daily, 24 possession |
From bag limit (Idaho Department of Fish and Game); data read November 11, 2026, checked November 12, 2026.
Licenses and fees for gray partridge
Idaho fees for gray partridge; licenses and tags run on the calendar year, the trapping license to June 30.
| Item | Residency | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Hunting license | Resident | $15.75 ($12.75 Price Lock) |
| Hunting license | Nonresident | $185.00 (as of Dec. 1, 2024) |
| Junior hunting license | Resident | $8.25 ($7.25 Price Lock) |
| Combination hunting & fishing | Resident | $38.75 ($33.50 Price Lock) |
| Combination hunting & fishing | Nonresident | $264.00 (as of Dec. 1, 2024) |
| Sportsman's Package | Resident | $144.60 ($124.25 Price Lock) |
| Small game hunting license | Nonresident | $141.75 (as of Dec. 1, 2024) |
| 3-day small game license | Nonresident | $71.75 (as of Dec. 1, 2024) |
IDFG license rule as it applies to gray partridge: A hunting license is required to hunt (including predatory and unprotected wildlife); a trapping license to trap gray wolf; a tag for every big game species.
From license and tag fees, nonresident fees and license requirements (Idaho Department of Fish and Game); data read November 11, 2026, checked November 12, 2026.
Gray Partridge hunting rules in Idaho
A short list for gray partridge, each line with its source.
| Subject | What it says |
|---|---|
| Technology | Partridge hunters: new restrictions on technology for hunting or scouting big game and game birds August 30-December 31 (not wolves, lions or predators). |
| Hunter education | Partridge hunters: no hunting license may be issued to a person born after January 1, 1975, unless they previously held a hunting license in Idaho or another state or show a hunter education certificate (Idaho Code 36-411). |
| Hunting Passport | Partridge hunters: Hunting Passport (8+ junior or adult) lets a person hunt without hunter education when accompanied by an adult license holder within normal conversation range; mentors may not accompany more than two mentored hunters. |
From Big Game 2026 Seasons and Rules p. 7, Idaho Code 36-411 and Big Game 2026 Seasons and Rules p. 122 (Idaho Department of Fish and Game); data read November 11, 2026, checked November 12, 2026.
Where to hunt gray partridge on public ground
The land list for gray partridge uses IDFG WMA pages, refuge rules and Access Yes! flags.
Listed for gray partridge in the IDFG WMA page: Tex Creek Wildlife Management Area, in Unit 66 and Unit 69.
Listed for gray partridge in the IDFG WMA page: C.J. Strike Wildlife Management Area, in Unit 38 and Unit 41.
Listed for gray partridge in the IDFG WMA page: Big Cottonwood Wildlife Management Area, in Unit 54.
Rinker Rock Creek Ranch (Access Yes!): upland game opportunity (Access Yes! flags).
Flagged for upland game: Big Onion (Access Yes!) (Access Yes! flags).
Arimo Corp. (Access Yes!) is flagged for upland game (Access Yes! flags).
From Tex Creek Wildlife Management Area, C.J. Strike Wildlife Management Area and Big Cottonwood Wildlife Management Area (Idaho Department of Fish and Game); data read November 11, 2026, checked November 12, 2026.
Gear for a Idaho partridge hunt
Four items that cover an Idaho year, from August archery elk to January chukar.
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Gray Partridge FAQ
Do I need hunter education for gray partridge?
For gray partridge: no hunting license may be issued to a person born after January 1, 1975, unless they previously held a hunting license in Idaho or another state or show a hunter education certificate (Idaho Code 36-411); Hunting Passport (8+ junior or adult) lets a person hunt without hunter education when accompanied by an adult license holder within normal conversation range; mentors may not accompany more than two mentored hunters.
When does partridge hunting open in Idaho?
The partridge rows open September 15, 2026 and the last one ends January 31, 2027. Gray (Hungarian) partridge: September 15, 2026. One or more partridge windows are running on November 12, 2026.
What does IDFG allow for gray partridge?
For gray partridge, the brochure line reads: 8 + 8 daily, 24 + 24 possession; 8 daily, 24 possession.
What does it cost to hunt gray partridge in Idaho?
A hunting license covers gray partridge ($15.75 resident, $12.75 with Price Lock; $185.00 nonresident as of December 1, 2024); the fee table also lists a nonresident small game license at $141.75.
Can I hunt gray partridge in every county?
The partridge rows name Statewide. Closed state parks are off limits for gray partridge.
Do I need hunter orange for gray partridge in Idaho?
Gray partridge: orange is advised, not required, and the policy reads: hunter orange is recommended, required only while hunting pheasants where the Upland Game Bird Permit is required (including IDFG properties and leases) and on sponsored hunts such as organized youth hunts; minimum 36 square inches above the waist.
What scouting technology rules apply to gray partridge?
For gray partridge: new restrictions on technology for hunting or scouting big game and game birds August 30-December 31 (not wolves, lions or predators).
What are the highway rules for partridge hunting?
For gray partridge: no discharge of a firearm from or across a public highway; entering private land to hunt, retrieve wildlife, fish or trap requires permission (Idaho Code 36-1603 and 18-7008).