Upland Game Release Area

Palouse Youth-only Area

Pheasant Stocking Information

Note: Schedule is a forecast and may change without notice.

Week of	Delivery 1	Delivery 2
10/01/2023		30
10/08/2023		20
10/15/2023	0	20
10/22/2023	0	20
10/29/2023	0	20
11/05/2023	0	20
11/12/2023	0	20
11/19/2023	25	20
11/26/2023	0	20
12/03/2023	0	20
12/10/2023	0	20
12/17/2023	0	20

Location Code:

idfg-upland-game-bird-permit-release-area

Pheasant Site: Palouse River Upland Game Area - Access Yes!

Driving Directions

From Potlatch go west on Hwy 6, continue south on Hwy 6/Hwy 95 until Hwy 6 turns west towards Palouse, WA. Travel along Hwy 6 for about 2.5 miles and turn left onto Wellesley Rd. Travel along Wellesley Rd for 1.75 miles and turn left onto South River Rd. The access point is on the left just after you cross the bridge. Look for the Access Yes! Kiosk.

Access Information

All rules apply to hunting pheasant release areas with the following exceptions and special procedures for the Clearwater Region:

Hours: Sportsmen may begin hunting at 0800 on public and private lands where pheasants are being stocked.
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.
- To register for hunting visit the Access Yes! website.
- 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.
- The pre-registration requirement to hunt on private and public lands in the Clearwater Region was established to prevent over-crowding on smaller private land parcels and enhance hunter opportunity/experience.

For more information contact the Clearwater Region office at 208-799-5010 for details.

Areas with stocked birds are popular and can experience high hunter use. Please be courteous to others you encounter.

Seasons and Rules Highlights

The Upland Game Seasons and Rules brochure defines take of pheasant. Pheasant hunting here requires the following special requirements:

Upland Game Brochure

Hunter Orange Required
Upland Game Bird Permit Required (18 & up)

Area: Upland Game Release Area 1

Daily Limit: 2 roosters

Shooting Hours

Shooting hours for upland game birds on Upland Game Bird Permit Release Areas in the Clearwater Region are from 8:00 am (Pacific) to one-half hour after sunset.