Clearwater Region
Keep your eyes open for mountain quail while upland bird hunting this season
There is no open season for mountain quail in Idaho and the bird is classified as a species of greatest conservation need. This fall, Fish and Game has already received a number of observations of mountain quail, up from the trend of the past couple of years.
Hunter education class scheduled in the Clearwater Region
If you want one last opportunity to take a hunter education class in Lewiston before the new year, mark out the evenings of 4-8 November on your calendar.
Pheasant stocking continues in the Clearwater Region
In northern Idaho, the general pheasant season runs from Oct 12 through the end of December. You can find more information regarding seasons and rules in the Idaho Upland Game, Turkey and Furbearer Regulation Book.
Winchester Lake waterfowl hunting opens Oct 19
Specific rules are in place to help limit the number of people hunting and where they are allowed to hunt. Like many of our access yes areas, hunters will be required to sign up in advance before hunting.
Dworshak Reservoir 2024-25 Fisheries Update
Dworshak Reservoir has provided great angling opportunities in 2024. Reports from anglers and research by Idaho Fish & Game showed that kokanee fishing was better than the previous two years and Smallmouth Bass continued to provide a world-class fishery. Additionally, Rainbow Trout stocking provided diverse opportunities for both boat and shore anglers.
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!
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.
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.