Clearwater Region Press Releases and Blogs

Moose Creek Reservoir water level

Wednesday, October 17, 2018 - 11:47 AM MDT

Clearwater region check stations show opening weekend success

Monday, October 15, 2018 - 6:10 PM MDT

Opening weekend hunter numbers were comparable to past years at the South Fork Clearwater check station near Mount Idaho. A total of 169 hunters visited the check station, compared to last season’s opening weekend visitation of 124 hunters. In 2016, check station hunter numbers were 176 on the first weekend of the season.

Hunters are reminded to stop at check stations

Thursday, October 11, 2018 - 10:58 AM MDT

Hunting seasons are here, and soon hunters will see Fish and Game check stations throughout the state. Remember that all hunters must stop at Fish and Game check stations, regardless of whether they’ve harvested game. 

Oct. 9: Idaho steelhead update from fisheries manager Joe DuPont

Tuesday, October 9, 2018 - 3:06 PM MDT

With steelhead harvest season opening Oct.15 on the Clearwater River, anglers are reminded that Idaho Fish and Game is continuing the one-fish bag limit for hatchery steelhead until Dec. 31 in order to continue reduced harvest on hatchery steelhead and protect wild steelhead. 

Clearwater pheasant releases prepare for upcoming youth and general seasons

Wednesday, October 3, 2018 - 12:37 PM MDT

Pheasants will be released at both the Palouse River upland game area and Lloyd Ranch access site prior to the Oct. 6 through Oct.12 youth pheasant season. Birds will continue to be released throughout the general season Oct. 13 through Dec. 31.

Whitetail hunters should anticipate shorter season in Unit 10A

Wednesday, October 3, 2018 - 12:27 PM MDT

Dworshak area hunters should be aware that the Idaho Fish and Game commission shortened the deer hunting season in Unit 10A for 2018. Whitetail hunting will end on Nov. 20 this year instead of the traditional date of Dec. 1. Commissioners also disallowed the use second, non-resident deer tags in unit 10A in an effort to reduce harvest.

Updated Oct. 4: Please buy your deer tags early; nonresident general deer tags sold out, whitetail tags available

Monday, October 1, 2018 - 2:20 PM MDT

Please don’t wait until the last minute to buy your hunting license and deer tags. Fish and Game is anticipating high volumes of sales immediately before the opening day of deer season on Oct. 10. Avoid the long lines and potential wait by buying your tags early. 

Youth pheasant hunt runs Oct. 6 through Oct. 12

Thursday, September 27, 2018 - 1:32 PM MDT

Indian Hill Road on the Nez Perce/Clearwater Forest closed until Sept. 28

Tuesday, September 25, 2018 - 4:26 PM MDT

Youth steelhead clinic Oct 25 & 27 in Lewiston

Monday, September 24, 2018 - 11:03 AM MDT

Young anglers ages 8-14 are invited to participate in the annual steelhead clinic held on Thursday, Oct. 25  from 6 to 8 pm and Saturday, Oct. 27 from 8am -1pm. Both events will be held at the Idaho Fish and Game regional office on 16th street in Lewiston.

Youth can participate in pheasant hunting clinic in Genesee, Oct. 6

Monday, September 24, 2018 - 10:18 AM MDT

This event is open to youths aged 10-16 that have passed hunter education and possess a valid 2018 hunting license.

Check your licenses and tags for fading, and here's what to do if they're faded

Tuesday, September 11, 2018 - 2:05 PM MDT

Upland game bird update: Here's what hunting looks like in 2018

Monday, September 10, 2018 - 4:47 PM MDT

Fish and Game's wildlife biologists in each region have compiled an update of what they're seeing and hearing on the ground with upland bird populations, so hunters can get a look at their favorite areas and  quarry.

Attention Anglers: give your comments on proposed fishing rules and statewide fish management plan

Friday, September 7, 2018 - 11:26 AM MDT

A steelhead update from Joe DuPont (8/28/18)

Tuesday, September 4, 2018 - 11:49 AM MDT

Brush up on the new trespassing law before you go hunting or fishing

Tuesday, August 28, 2018 - 4:28 PM MDT

2018 outlook: Hunters should have fair-to-excellent deer and elk hunting

Monday, August 27, 2018 - 3:24 PM MDT

White-tailed deer and elk herds and harvests have been at or near historic highs in recent years and well above long-term averages.

Last fall's wild steelhead return exceeded expectations because of unusually small fish

Friday, August 17, 2018 - 3:44 PM MDT

Fish and Game biologists did not initially see as many B-run fish back as they would have liked, but they were pleasantly surprised in the spring. 

Hunters should check for wildfires in their hunting areas before their trips

Friday, August 17, 2018 - 2:16 PM MDT

Large fires are currently burning in Central and North Idaho and are likely to be burning when archery season opens at the end of August. Fires have created large closure areas that will temporarily curb hunters’ access to some areas.

Attend the Hunt and Fish Idaho Expo Aug. 24-25 in Lewiston

Thursday, August 16, 2018 - 2:54 PM MDT