Public comment now open for proposed rules, including hunting big game animals with bait, spearfishing, and more
Idaho Fish and Game has opened a public comment period for the following proposed rules. Department staff will evaluate all comments submitted and provided by the public in conjunction with staff recommendations and build the pending rule to be voted on by the Commission during the November meeting in Salmon.
Clearwater Wildlife Blog #4 – Hunting season strategies
In this white-tail deer blog installment #4, Kenny talks about some important tips and strategies to make you more effective deer hunter this fall. He covers everything from pre-season scouting/preparation, using grunt tubes, rattling antlers, the why behind each strategy and more!
Important details to help hunters comply with new Chronic Wasting Disease Management Zone in a portion of Unit 1
Idaho Fish and Game staff in the Panhandle Region are prepared and committed to make complying with the new rules of the new Chronic Wasting Disease Management Zone in a portion of Unit 1 as easy as possible.
Final Dworshak elk working group meeting- October 7th at 5:15 p.m.
The Dworshak Elk Working group is comprised of 12 active members representing hunter types (archery, muzzleloader, rifle), outfitters, landowners and sportspersons groups. The main goal of the group is to help develop proposal ideas for the 2025-26 season setting. Proposals developed by the working group will be presented to the public during the spring public comment period spring of 2025.
Access Yes! Know the rules of use before heading into the field
Every year, thousands of hunters and anglers take advantage of Idaho’s Access Yes! program allowing them access to hunt and fish on privately owned land. But landowners do have the right, and ability to place exceptions or limits on what activities can occur when hunters and anglers access their private property.
Idaho Fish and Game to delay stocking pheasants at Portneuf WMA in the SE Region
To avoid conflicts with deer hunters and to reduce hunter congestion, Idaho Fish and Game will once again begin stocking pheasants at the Portneuf Wildlife Management Area in southeast Idaho after Oct. 24, the final day of general deer season in the Southeast Region.
Moose Creek Reservoir drawdown to control Pondweed
The fishery will remain open with all fishing regulations still in effect. These efforts should provide better fishing opportunities for the next 5-7 years before Pondweed potentially becomes an issue again.
Clearwater Region rainbow trout stocking schedule - October
Fall is in the air! Cool weather is fantastic fishing weather. Pack a cooler, and load up the family to take advantage of one of these freshly stocked fishing locations near you!
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