As publishedSept 15, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027
Aggregate daily/possession bag shared with bobwhite quail.Most common and widespread quail species in Idaho, found below ~3,500 ft along rivers/streams with brushy cover.
No standalone quail survey exists; California quail is covered only narratively within IDFG's statewide/regional Upland Game Bird Forecast (8 documents: 1 statewide + 7 region pages). Re-confirmed via fresh search 2026-08-19: the 2026 edition had not published (2025 edition published Sept 5, 2025); regional pages still show 2025 content. Expected within the next 2-3 weeks.