PointsAfieldSeason2026–27
Idaho · Ring-necked pheasant

Idaho pheasant stocking schedule, fall 2026

IDFG list · fall 2026Updated Oct. 14, 2026

Idaho pheasant stocking dates by week for fall 2026, from IDFG's own list: 13 stocking weeks, 24 sites.

IDFG publishes stocking weeks, not exact days.

Read the 2 caveats before you go

Week of Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026

Birds planned per site, by week of release · IDFG 2026 list

Week of Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026

Birds planned per site, by week of release · IDFG 2026 list

Week of Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026

Inside the season, Oct. 15, 2026 to Dec. 31, 2026

Birds planned per site, by week of release · IDFG 2026 list

Week of Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026

Inside the season, Oct. 15, 2026 to Dec. 31, 2026

Birds planned per site, by week of release · IDFG 2026 list

Week of Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026

Inside the season, Oct. 15, 2026 to Dec. 31, 2026

Birds planned per site, by week of release · IDFG 2026 list

Week of Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026

Inside the season, Oct. 15, 2026 to Dec. 31, 2026

Birds planned per site, by week of release · IDFG 2026 list

Week of Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026

Inside the season, Oct. 15, 2026 to Dec. 31, 2026

Birds planned per site, by week of release · IDFG 2026 list

Week of Sunday, Nov. 22, 2026

Inside the season, Oct. 15, 2026 to Dec. 31, 2026

Birds planned per site, by week of release · IDFG 2026 list

Week of Sunday, Nov. 29, 2026

Inside the season, Oct. 15, 2026 to Dec. 31, 2026

Birds planned per site, by week of release · IDFG 2026 list

Week of Sunday, Dec. 6, 2026

Inside the season, Oct. 15, 2026 to Dec. 31, 2026

Birds planned per site, by week of release · IDFG 2026 list

Week of Sunday, Dec. 13, 2026

Inside the season, Oct. 15, 2026 to Dec. 31, 2026

Birds planned per site, by week of release · IDFG 2026 list

Week of Sunday, Dec. 20, 2026

Inside the season, Oct. 15, 2026 to Dec. 31, 2026

Birds planned per site, by week of release · IDFG 2026 list

Week of Sunday, Dec. 27, 2026

Inside the season, Oct. 15, 2026 to Dec. 31, 2026

Birds planned per site, by week of release · IDFG 2026 list

Rules and caveats

Upland Game Bird Permit Release Areas

Open to
All hunters · Youth hunters
You need
Upland Game Bird Permit (Department-stocked birds; 18+ yrs). Resident: 23.75 ea. with price lock, 28.75 without price lock. Nonresident: $56.75 ea. Permits are valid for six pheasants; multiple permits may be purchased. IDFG
Statewide
nearly 29,000 pheasants planned · IDFG 2026 list
IDFG rules
Any person 18 years old or older must have a valid Upland Game Bird Permit in possession while hunting pheasants on properties where pheasants are released; youth hunters under 18 with a hunting license or passport do not need an Upland Game Bird Permit.
IDFG
The daily bag limit is two (2), with a possession limit of six (6).
IDFG
Shooting hours for upland game birds on Upland Game Bird Permit Release Areas are 10:00am to one-half hour after sunset, except for those areas in the Clearwater Region where shooting hours are 8:00am to one-half hour after sunset.
IDFG
All upland game bird hunters are required to wear visible hunter orange of at least 36 square inches above the waist when hunting on locations where an Upland Game Bird Permit is required. A hunter orange hat meets this requirement.
IDFG

Palouse Youth-only Area

Open to
Youth hunters
IDFG rules
Shooting hours for upland game birds on Upland Game Bird Permit Release Areas are 10:00am to one-half hour after sunset, except for those areas in the Clearwater Region where shooting hours are 8:00am to one-half hour after sunset.
IDFG
All upland game bird hunters are required to wear visible hunter orange of at least 36 square inches above the waist when hunting on locations where an Upland Game Bird Permit is required. A hunter orange hat meets this requirement.
IDFG
Check before you go
  • Subject to change

    Schedule is a forecast and may change without notice.

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  • Unverified

    IDFG gives the week of each delivery but not the day. A week with two numbers has two deliveries.

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Every site, every date

24 sites in IDFG's order, by area. A permit tag marks a date or site that is permit-only; “Permit days” links to IDFG's rule.

Some IDFG maps are older than the 2026 release list; those show their year.

Birds planned per site, by week of release · IDFG 2026 list
SiteWk of Oct. 4Wk of Oct. 11Wk of Oct. 18Wk of Oct. 25Wk of Nov. 1Wk of Nov. 8Wk of Nov. 15Wk of Nov. 22Wk of Nov. 29Wk of Dec. 6Wk of Dec. 13Wk of Dec. 20Wk of Dec. 27Map, links & land
Panhandle Region
Boundary-Smith Creek WMA60606050506050705049Wk of Dec. 13: no release40Wk of Dec. 27: no release
Map, links & land facts
Open in maps48.98307, -116.54675Public land:2,072 acreswalk-in accessAlso hunted here: WaterfowlNo shooting is allowed within 100 yds of the headquarter buildings.Property pageProperty page
Coeur d' Alene River WMA - Lane and Strobel Marsh parcels60606050506050705049Wk of Dec. 13: no release40Wk of Dec. 27: no release
Map, links & land facts
Open in maps47.51718, -116.53464Coeur d'Alene River WMA8,638 acreswalk-in accessAlso hunted here: WaterfowlPheasant releases will only occur east of the Coeur d'Alene River on the Lane Marsh parcel.Property pageProperty page
Clearwater Region
Craig Mountain WMA - Redbird Parcel2520Delivery 1: 10, Delivery 2: 15Delivery 1: 10, Delivery 2: 15Delivery 1: 10, Delivery 2: 15Delivery 1: 10, Delivery 2: 15Delivery 1: 10, Delivery 2: 3544Delivery 1: 20, Delivery 2: 20Delivery 1: 10, Delivery 2: 20Delivery 1: 10, Delivery 2: 20Wk of Dec. 20: no releaseWk of Dec. 27: no release
Map, links & land facts
Open in maps46.22967, -116.91989Craig Mountain WMA124,224 acreswalk-in accessAlso hunted here: Chukar, Ruffed grouse, White-tailed deer, Black bear, Mountain lion, Mule deer, Elk, Bighorn sheep, Wild turkeyShooting hours are from 10 a.m. to one half hour after sunset, during the pheasant season, except for in the Clearwater Region, where shooting hours begin at 8 a.m. and online sign-up is required.Property page2020 release mapProperty page
Genesee Release AreaWk of Oct. 4: no release20Delivery 1: 10, Delivery 2: 15Delivery 1: 10, Delivery 2: 15Delivery 1: 10, Delivery 2: 15Delivery 1: 10, Delivery 2: 15Delivery 1: 10, Delivery 2: 3044Delivery 1: 20, Delivery 2: 18Delivery 1: 10, Delivery 2: 15Delivery 1: 10, Delivery 2: 15Wk of Dec. 20: no releaseWk of Dec. 27: no release
Map, links & land facts
Open in maps46.57522, -116.81359Registration required at this location.Register: Sportsmen must register prior to hunting using the online sign-in process to pursue pheasants on areas where pheasants are being stocked in the Clearwater Region.Sportsmen must cease hunting in accordance with selected AM/PM enrollments.Sportsmen must provide printed certificates of online sign-in or display emails from smartphone for selected hunting days.Property page2020 release map
Petersen Loop AreaWk of Oct. 4: no release20Delivery 1: 10, Delivery 2: 20Delivery 1: 10, Delivery 2: 20Delivery 1: 10, Delivery 2: 20Delivery 1: 10, Delivery 2: 20Delivery 1: 10, Delivery 2: 2050Delivery 1: 10, Delivery 2: 20Wk of Dec. 6: no releaseWk of Dec. 13: no releaseWk of Dec. 20: no releaseWk of Dec. 27: no release
Map, links & land facts
Open in maps46.65797, -116.82234Register: Sportsmen must register prior to hunting using the online sign-in process to pursue pheasants on areas where pheasants are being stocked in the Clearwater Region.Sportsmen must cease hunting in accordance with selected AM/PM enrollments.Sportsmen must provide printed certificates of online sign-in or display emails from smartphone for selected hunting days.Property page2022 release map
Palouse Youth-only Area2520202020203539201515Wk of Dec. 20: no releaseWk of Dec. 27: no release
Map, links & land facts
Open in maps46.90411, -117.01199Register: Sportsmen must register prior to hunting using the online sign-in process to pursue pheasants on areas where pheasants are being stocked in the Clearwater Region.Sportsmen must cease hunting in accordance with selected AM/PM enrollments.Sportsmen must provide printed certificates of online sign-in or display emails from smartphone for selected hunting days.Property page2020 release map
Southwest Region
CJ Strike WMADelivery 1: 70, Delivery 2: 70Delivery 1: 160, Delivery 2: 200Delivery 1: 150, Delivery 2: 160Delivery 1: 150, Delivery 2: 190Delivery 1: 190, Delivery 2: 190Delivery 1: 220, Delivery 2: 190Delivery 1: 170, Delivery 2: 180Delivery 1: 280, Delivery 2: 260Delivery 1: 150, Delivery 2: 180Delivery 1: 140, Delivery 2: 190Delivery 1: 160, Delivery 2: 180Delivery 1: 220, Delivery 2: 217Wk of Dec. 27: no release
Map, links & land facts
Open in maps42.91006, -115.88649C.J. Strike WMA11,008 acreswalk-in accessAlso hunted here: Gray partridge, California quail, Chukar, Mourning dove, WaterfowlProperty pageProperty page
Fort Boise WMA104200Delivery 1: 160, Delivery 2: 160Delivery 1: 160, Delivery 2: 160Delivery 1: 176, Delivery 2: 200Delivery 1: 240, Delivery 2: 240Delivery 1: 240, Delivery 2: 256Delivery 1: 256, Delivery 2: 304Delivery 1: 200, Delivery 2: 200Delivery 1: 184, Delivery 2: 184Delivery 1: 152, Delivery 2: 152Delivery 1: 152, Delivery 2: 160160
Map, links & land facts
Open in maps43.81897, -117.00818Public land:1,548 acreswalk-in accessAlso hunted here: WaterfowlProperty pageProperty page
Montour WMA104136Delivery 1: 96, Delivery 2: 112Delivery 1: 96, Delivery 2: 112Delivery 1: 96, Delivery 2: 128Delivery 1: 96, Delivery 2: 128Delivery 1: 112, Delivery 2: 128Delivery 1: 128, Delivery 2: 128Delivery 1: 96, Delivery 2: 104Delivery 1: 96, Delivery 2: 96Delivery 1: 80, Delivery 2: 88Delivery 1: 64, Delivery 2: 8088
Map, links & land facts
Open in maps43.92772, -116.33164Public land:1,350 acreswalk-in accessAlso hunted here: Mourning dove, Waterfowl, Elk, Wild turkeySeveral roads access the WMA; vehicles are required to stay on established roadways.Property pageProperty page
Payette River WMA - Birding Island Segment7280Delivery 1: 64, Delivery 2: 72Delivery 1: 64, Delivery 2: 72Delivery 1: 64, Delivery 2: 72Delivery 1: 72, Delivery 2: 88Delivery 1: 72, Delivery 2: 96Delivery 1: 96, Delivery 2: 96Delivery 1: 72, Delivery 2: 88Delivery 1: 72, Delivery 2: 80Delivery 1: 64, Delivery 2: 80Delivery 1: 56, Delivery 2: 6464
Map, links & land facts
Open in maps43.99971, -116.80773Payette River WMA1,066 acreswalk-in accessAlso hunted here: Mourning dove, Waterfowl, Wild turkeyThe Payette WMA is closed to vehicles. Public parking areas are available; however, access is restricted to foot travel only.Property pageProperty page
Roswell Marsh WHA, north of Highway 185664Delivery 1: 40, Delivery 2: 40Delivery 1: 40, Delivery 2: 40Delivery 1: 40, Delivery 2: 40Delivery 1: 40, Delivery 2: 40Delivery 1: 40, Delivery 2: 40Delivery 1: 40, Delivery 2: 40Delivery 1: 40, Delivery 2: 40Delivery 1: 40, Delivery 2: 40Delivery 1: 40, Delivery 2: 40Delivery 1: 40, Delivery 2: 4037
Map, links & land facts
Open in maps43.7623, -116.9958Reminder: Only IDFG lands north of Highway 18 are part of the Upland Game Bird Permit Release Area.Property page
Magic Valley Region
BOR Tract F27Delivery 1: 30, Delivery 2: 30Delivery 1: 25, Delivery 2: 35Delivery 1: 30, Delivery 2: 30Delivery 1: 30, Delivery 2: 25Delivery 1: 25, Delivery 2: 25Delivery 1: 25, Delivery 2: 35Delivery 1: 25, Delivery 2: 25Delivery 1: 30, Delivery 2: 30Delivery 1: 35, Delivery 2: 30Delivery 1: 30, Delivery 2: 30Delivery 1: 35, Delivery 2: 35Delivery 1: 30, Delivery 2: 34Wk of Dec. 27: no release
Map, links & land facts
Open in maps42.68853, -113.65774Property page
BOR Tract F28Delivery 1: 60, Delivery 2: 50Delivery 1: 60, Delivery 2: 70Delivery 1: 50, Delivery 2: 50Delivery 1: 50, Delivery 2: 60Delivery 1: 50, Delivery 2: 50Delivery 1: 60, Delivery 2: 70Delivery 1: 50, Delivery 2: 50Delivery 1: 50, Delivery 2: 60Delivery 1: 50, Delivery 2: 50Delivery 1: 50, Delivery 2: 50Delivery 1: 60, Delivery 2: 60Delivery 1: 60, Delivery 2: 72Wk of Dec. 27: no release
Map, links & land facts
Open in maps42.69909, -113.58134Property page
Niagara Springs WMADelivery 1: 60, Delivery 2: 80Delivery 1: 80, Delivery 2: 100Delivery 1: 80, Delivery 2: 90Delivery 1: 80, Delivery 2: 80Delivery 1: 80, Delivery 2: 80Delivery 1: 80, Delivery 2: 100Delivery 1: 80, Delivery 2: 80Delivery 1: 80, Delivery 2: 100Delivery 1: 80, Delivery 2: 80Delivery 1: 80, Delivery 2: 70Delivery 1: 80, Delivery 2: 80Delivery 1: 80, Delivery 2: 101Wk of Dec. 27: no release
Map, links & land facts
Open in maps42.67111, -114.71167Public land:976 acreswalk-in accessAlso hunted here: WaterfowlProperty pageProperty page
Southeast Region
Portneuf WMAWk of Oct. 4: no releaseWk of Oct. 11: no releaseWk of Oct. 18: no releaseDelivery 1: 140, Delivery 2: 139Delivery 1: 100, Delivery 2: 100Delivery 1: 90, Delivery 2: 90Delivery 1: 80, Delivery 2: 80Wk of Nov. 22: no releaseWk of Nov. 29: no releaseWk of Dec. 6: no releaseWk of Dec. 13: no releaseWk of Dec. 20: no releaseWk of Dec. 27: no release
Map, links & land facts
Open in maps42.71671, -112.18422Motorized access is restricted from November 15 to June 1 to protect wintering wildlife.Property page
Sterling WMA260250Delivery 1: 250, Delivery 2: 250Delivery 1: 160, Delivery 2: 150Delivery 1: 120, Delivery 2: 100Delivery 1: 113, Delivery 2: 100Delivery 1: 100, Delivery 2: 120Delivery 1: 160, Delivery 2: 160Wk of Nov. 29: no releaseWk of Dec. 6: no releaseWk of Dec. 13: no releaseWk of Dec. 20: no releaseWk of Dec. 27: no release
Map, links & land facts
Open in maps42.97125, -112.77497Public land:4,106 acreswalk-in accessAlso hunted here: Waterfowl, Mule deer, White-tailed deerProperty pageProperty page
Zollinger Access Yes! permit fieldsPermit only
Map, links & land facts
Open in maps42.18766, -111.90015
Upper Snake Region
BLM Lewisville KnollsWk of Oct. 4: no release72Delivery 1: 40, Delivery 2: 72Delivery 1: 40, Delivery 2: 64Delivery 1: 40, Delivery 2: 64Delivery 1: 40, Delivery 2: 64Delivery 1: 40, Delivery 2: 64Delivery 1: 56, Delivery 2: 56Wk of Nov. 29: no releaseWk of Dec. 6: no releaseWk of Dec. 13: no releaseWk of Dec. 20: no releaseWk of Dec. 27: no release
Map, links & land facts
Open in maps43.67378, -112.04809Property page2020 release map
Cartier Slough WMAWk of Oct. 4: no release144Delivery 1: 64, Delivery 2: 80Delivery 1: 64, Delivery 2: 64Delivery 1: 64, Delivery 2: 72Delivery 1: 64, Delivery 2: 64Delivery 1: 40, Delivery 2: 40Delivery 1: 40, Delivery 2: 40Wk of Nov. 29: no releaseWk of Dec. 6: no releaseWk of Dec. 13: no releaseWk of Dec. 20: no releaseWk of Dec. 27: no release
Map, links & land facts
Open in maps43.81328, -111.92038Public land:1,028 acreswalk-in accessAlso hunted here: Waterfowl, Moose, White-tailed deerTrails and service roads are only open to foot traffic.Property pageProperty page
Market Lake WMA88112Delivery 1: 72, Delivery 2: 96Delivery 1: 72, Delivery 2: 96Delivery 1: 72, Delivery 2: 96Delivery 1: 64, Delivery 2: 88Delivery 1: 64, Delivery 2: 80Delivery 1: 87, Delivery 2: 80Wk of Nov. 29: no releaseWk of Dec. 6: no releaseWk of Dec. 13: no releaseWk of Dec. 20: no releaseWk of Dec. 27: no release
Map, links & land facts
Open in maps43.77385, -112.14507Public land:6,062 acreswalk-in accessAlso hunted here: Waterfowl, White-tailed deer, Mule deerProperty pageProperty page
Mud Lake WMA48112Delivery 1: 72, Delivery 2: 96Delivery 1: 72, Delivery 2: 88Delivery 1: 64, Delivery 2: 88Delivery 1: 64, Delivery 2: 88Delivery 1: 64, Delivery 2: 80Delivery 1: 80, Delivery 2: 80Wk of Nov. 29: no releaseWk of Dec. 6: no releaseWk of Dec. 13: no releaseWk of Dec. 20: no releaseWk of Dec. 27: no release
Map, links & land facts
Open in maps43.89983, -112.39452Public land:11,468 acreswalk-in accessAlso hunted here: Waterfowl, White-tailed deer, Mule deer, Moose, ElkMotorized travel is restricted to open, established roads on the WMA.Property pageProperty page
Salmon Region
Kirtley Creek Access Yes!6448564856484856Wk of Nov. 29: no releaseWk of Dec. 6: no releaseWk of Dec. 13: no releaseWk of Dec. 20: no releaseWk of Dec. 27: no release
Map, links & land facts
Open in maps45.20198, -113.79058Pheasant Hunters: You must sign in and take a copy of the map detailing where pheasant hunting is and is not allowed.Property page
Pahsimeroi River Access Area2424242424242422Wk of Nov. 29: no releaseWk of Dec. 6: no releaseWk of Dec. 13: no releaseWk of Dec. 20: no releaseWk of Dec. 27: no release
Map, links & land facts
Open in maps44.61698, -113.9715Property page2020 release map
Pratt Creek Area3232323232323232Wk of Nov. 29: no releaseWk of Dec. 6: no releaseWk of Dec. 13: no releaseWk of Dec. 20: no releaseWk of Dec. 27: no release
Map, links & land facts
Open in maps45.0802, -113.69219Please Note: This is NOT an Access Yes! site.Pheasant Hunters: You must sign-in and take a copy of the map detailing where pheasant hunting is and is not allowed.Property page2021 release map

Agency sources

Idaho Department of Fish and Game