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Moose, goat, and sheep controlled hunt results available online

Results of the drawings for moose, bighorn sheep, and mountain goat controlled hunts are now available online.

Controlled Hunt Information Regions moose bighorn sheep Mountain Goat (Oreamnos americanus)

Some Horsethief Reservoir campsites remain closed

3 hours 16 min ago
A popular camping area on the east side of Horsethief Reservoir will remain closed indefinitely, while 85 campsites on the west side of the reservoir opened to camping mid-May.
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Low Chinook returns prompt Clearwater and Salmon River fishing closures on May 24

Monday, May 22, 2017 - 5:02 PM MDT
The section of the Snake River from Dug Bar to Hells Canyon Dam will remain open.
Panhandle Region Clearwater Region Southwest Region Magic Valley Region Southeast Region Upper Snake Region Salmon Region Chinook Salmon Fishing Chinook Salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha)
June 5 is last day to apply for big game controlled hunts

Monday, May 22, 2017 - 8:27 AM MDT
Hunters have until midnight Monday, June 5 to apply for this fall's deer, elk, pronghorn, black bear and turkey controlled hunts. Apply now
Licenses, tags, and permits Controlled Hunt Information Big Game Hunting Regions Big Game Seasons and Rules elk deer Pronghorn (Antilocapra americana) black bear Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo)
First Super Hunt drawing deadline is May 31

Monday, May 22, 2017 - 8:22 AM MDT
Hunters hoping to enter Idaho’s first Super Hunt drawing have through May 31 to apply.
Idaho Super Hunts! Regions moose elk deer Pronghorn (Antilocapra americana)
Trap Education Effort Partners with Rattlesnake Avoidance Training for Dogs

Thursday, May 18, 2017 - 8:49 AM MDT
Hunters and other dog enthusiasts now have another reason to attend the 22nd annual Premier Rattlesnake Avoidance Training for Dogs event.
Southwest Region
Take a Shot at Black's Creek Public Shooting Range's 500-meter Range

Tuesday, May 16, 2017 - 3:04 PM MDT
For the first time ever, BCR's 500-meter range will be open to the public.
Southwest Region Black's Creek Public Shooting Range Hunter Education Programs
Trapper education courses slated in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho Falls and Nampa

Monday, May 15, 2017 - 10:53 AM MDT
Fish and Game encourages new trappers to complete the course early to avoid the rush as the deadline approaches.
Education Panhandle Region Upper Snake Region Southwest Region
CAP your tag with a dollar donation

Monday, May 15, 2017 - 10:53 AM MDT
Ethical sportsmen are reminded that they can help stop a game thief by designating a dollar to Citizens Against Poaching (CAP) when purchasing a license or applying for controlled hunts.
Licenses, tags, and permits Enforcement Panhandle Region Clearwater Region Southwest Region Southeast Region Upper Snake Region Salmon Region
Nampa Fish Hatchery is bringing anglers hundreds of thousands of trout

Friday, May 12, 2017 - 1:15 PM MDT
About 680,000 trout, mostly rainbows in the 10 to 12-inch range, will soon be swimming in a lake, reservoir, pond or river near you.
Southwest Region Panhandle Region Clearwater Region Magic Valley Region Southeast Region Upper Snake Region Salmon Region Family Fishing Waters Fish Stocking Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)

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