Clearwater Region
Bull moose shot and left to waste along Zaza Road near Lewiston
The moose was shot with a rifle along Zaza Road on the Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area, south of Larabee Road. Any tips or information can be provided by calling the Idaho Citizen’s Against Poaching Hotline, 1-800-632-5999 or Conservation Officer John McLain 208-827-1488. Callers may remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward.
Fish and Game to begin helicopter surveys and big game captures in the Clearwater Region
Care is taken to minimize disturbance to the animals and prevent the expenditure of valuable energy reserves. Generally, the information being collected can be gathered within a few minutes or less of an animal being spotted.
VIDEO: How F&G is improving family fishing at Moose Creek Reservoir
Pondweed has once again spread throughout Moose Creek Reservoir severely limiting fishing opportunities. Another winter drawdown is in progress for this winter. Those people who like to ice fish at Moose Creek Reservoir are encouraged to fish the surround reservoir this winter.
Winchester Lake will experience lower water levels in the future
Lower lake levels may make the some of the docks less beneficial, but we expect that there will be minimal affects to the fishery. Plans are in place to upgrade the spillway and dam in the future. Our hopes are that these upgrades will occur within the next five years at which time we will be able to hold the lake at the levels we have enjoyed in the past.
Pheasant hunting reminders at stocked locations in Clearwater Region
Pheasant season continues through Dec. 31st –Peterson Loop Road access site will no longer be stocked this season.
For additional questions regarding pheasant stocking in the Clearwater Region, please contact Regional Wildlife Habitat Biologist, Justin Bright at (208) 799-5010 or email at justin.bright@idfg.idaho.gov
White-tailed deer shot in Orofino Elementary parking lot Nov 26
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to call local officer or CAP hotline at 1-800-632-5999.
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.