Hunting and Fishing Access

Idaho Fish and Game remains dedicated to preserving access for hunting, fishing, and wildlife watching for generations to come

Idaho Fish and Game partners with state, federal, and private landowners to allow public access to your favorite hunting areas, rivers, lakes, and reservoirs.

Access Partnerships and Programs

Fish and Game Managed Lands

Idaho Fish and Game manages land for access and wildlife conservation.

Wildlife Management Areas

IDFG maintains 31 WMAs across Idaho.

Fishing and Boating Access

There are more than 300 recreational access sites in Idaho.

Partnerships

Idaho Fish and Game works with many partners to maintain wildlife recreational access.

Access Yes!

A program designed to improve access to or through private land by compensating willing landowners who provide access.

State Endowment Access

A partnership with Idaho Department of Lands to ensure access to State endowment lands.

Large Tracts Program

Partnerships with PotlatchDeltic and North Idaho Forest Groups for recreational access to large private lands.

Other Access Programs

"Other" partnerships and access agreements.

News

Clark Fork Driftyard access site on Pend Oreille WMA open for year-round use

Monday, February 1, 2021 - 2:55 PM MST

The Driftyard access site on the Pend Orielle WMA will be open for year-round use. Whether you want to take an afternoon hike on Peninsula road or fish the Clark Fork River, this change in management will provide increased opportunity for early season fishing and recreational non-motorized use.

Idaho's Wildlife Management Areas Hunting and Fishing Access
Access to camping at Silver Creek West restricted due to footbridge construction

Wednesday, November 4, 2020 - 9:16 AM MST

The construction contractor will begin to stage equipment to install the footings for the new Silver Creek West footbridge which will require the closure of the western portion of the Silver Creek West campground to the public. It is anticipated that the closure will remain in effect for several weeks. The eastern portion of the campground will remain open to day-use and over-night camping.

Magic Valley Region Fishing Hunting and Fishing Access Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) Brown Trout (Salmo trutta)
Large Tracts program maintains sportsmen's access to private timberlands [video]

Sunday, November 1, 2020 - 9:16 PM MST

Fish and Game developed the Large Tracts program as part of their Access Yes! Program and opened or preserved sportsmen’s access to nearly 900,000 acres of private land.

Hunting Hunting and Fishing Access Access - Large Tracts Program
Respect and courtesy to landowners are essential when hunting private land

Friday, October 2, 2020 - 3:02 PM MDT

With many of Idaho's hunting seasons in progress or to begin soon, Idaho Fish and Game urges hunters to be conscious of their actions and act responsibly when hunting private land.

Salmon Region 2018 Trespass Law Hunting and Fishing Access Big Game Hunting
F&G provides millions of acres of access for hunting

Thursday, September 17, 2020 - 11:20 AM MDT

Fish and Game provides provides millions of acres of public access through its lands and numerous agreements and lease programs with private land owners.

Hunting and Fishing Access Price Lock Hunting Fishing Access Yes! Access - Large Tracts Program
GODDE / MICA BAY ACCESS PROGRAM TO REOPEN

Thursday, August 27, 2020 - 4:10 PM MDT

The Godde / Mica Bay Land Company Access Program is set to reopen on schedule this fall. Access to the property is granted by permit only, and the permits can be obtained at the Panhandle Regional Fish & Game Office during normal business hours. Permits will be available starting Monday, August 31, 2020.

Panhandle Region Hunting and Fishing Access