Clearwater Region Press Releases and Blogs

2018 deer, elk harvests similar to 2017; above 10-year averages except mule deer

Friday, February 15, 2019 - 11:20 AM MST

Hunters took more mule deer and fewer white-tailed deer in 2018 compared to 2017, while the elk harvest was similar between the two years -- dropping by less than 2 percent from 2017 to 2018.

The 2018 elk harvest was about 15.4 percent above the 10-year average, and the overall deer harvest was less than 1 percent below the 10-year average.

Game cameras provide new methods for counting and managing wildlife

Wednesday, February 6, 2019 - 4:11 PM MST

An innovative approach using trail cameras to capture wildlife allows Idaho Fish and Game biologists to estimate deer and elk populations in a safer, less-invasive, and less-expensive way.

bull elk in the Owyhees in sun light August 2013

Idaho's 2019-20 big game season proposals available online

Tuesday, February 5, 2019 - 3:56 PM MST

Idaho Fish and Game's proposed changes for the 2019-20 big game hunting seasons are now available for public review and comment.

The proposals for deer, elk, pronghorn, black bear, mountain lion and gray wolf are listed by region and are available on Idaho Fish and Game's 2019-2020 Big Game Seasons Proposals page. Only those seasons and hunts for which changes are proposed are listed. All others will remain the same as they were during the 2018 hunting season.

Anglers are reminded to provide input on upcoming Chinook salmon fishing seasons at open houses

Thursday, January 24, 2019 - 11:30 AM MST

Come enjoy pizza with Idaho Fish and Game staff (Feb 11-13, 2019) and give us your thoughts and ideas on how best to manage Chinook salmon fisheries.

Clearwater Region Winter Feeding Advisory Committee Meeting: January 25, 2019

Tuesday, January 22, 2019 - 10:45 PM MST

Upland bird hunting father and son / IDFG - Photo by Glenn Oakley

Hunting dogs died from suspected poisoning near Joseph Plains in Clearwater Region

Tuesday, January 22, 2019 - 5:49 PM MST

Hunters can provide input for the 2019-20 big game seasons at February open houses

Tuesday, January 22, 2019 - 1:00 PM MST

wide shot of an IDFG conservation officer and another man look over bobcat skins for a report February 2006

Trappers can check in bobcat pelts in Grangeville on Feb. 13

Friday, January 18, 2019 - 1:59 PM MST

Meet and greet Director Ed Schriever in Lewiston on Jan. 31

Wednesday, January 16, 2019 - 3:35 PM MST

Clearwater Region welcomes statewide director for evening dinner presentation

three point mule deer buck and does in snow January 2008

Clearwater Region to host four big game open houses in February

Wednesday, January 16, 2019 - 3:17 PM MST

Sportsmen and women are invited to attend one of four big game open house meetings at different locations in the Clearwater Region.

Clearwater Region trapper education class Jan 26

Tuesday, January 15, 2019 - 5:56 PM MST

Upcoming trapper education class scheduled in Clearwater

White-tailed deer depredation study underway in Clearwater Region

Thursday, January 10, 2019 - 10:33 AM MST

Tiger Trout, an exciting new fishery at Deer Creek Reservoir

Wednesday, January 9, 2019 - 1:24 PM MST

Tiger trout are stocked at Deer Creek Reservoir as a predator fish to help manage non-native golden shiners populations. Tiger trout has become at popular fishery at Deer Creek Reservoir in most recent years. Try your hand at this new fishery and remember to check the new rules set to help protect and manage these unique fish!