Panhandle Region

The Panhandle of Idaho boasts three of Idaho’s big lakes and fish-filled rivers. These northern waters are home to coldwater natives, such as Westslope cutthroat, rainbow, and bull trout, as well as tiger muskie, lake trout, kokanee, chinook, and bass. Nine of Idaho’s eleven big game animals can be found in North Idaho – white-tailed deer, elk, mountain goat, moose, bear, mountain lion, and wolves. The area is an outdoor enthusiasts playground.

News

2017 Upland Forecast: Winter was tough on upland birds, but hunters will get more pheasants on WMAs

Monday, September 18, 2017 - 2:16 PM MDT

Pheasant stocking at Fish and Game’s Wildlife Management Areas will increase by 37 percent thanks to the license and tag fee increase.

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Wildlife CSI - Panhandle elk mortality study

5 hours 15 min ago

The Panhandle region placed 172 GPS radio-collars on 6-month old elk calves in the Coeur d’Alene and St. Joe River drainages since 2015. A couple reasons we collared so many elk was to determine survival rates and for those elk that didn’t make it, find out why they died.

Panhandle Region Elk (Cervus canadensis) Mountain Lion, Cougar, or Puma (Puma concolor) Gray Wolf (Canis lupus)
Where can I hunt with my extra antlerless white-tailed deer tag?

Thursday, September 21, 2017 - 12:50 PM MDT

There were 1,600 extra antlerless white-tailed deer tags issued through controlled hunts in the Panhandle in units of 1, 2, 3, & 5 this hunting season. If you were lucky enough to draw one of these tags, now that the weather has cooled off, you might be thinking about using it. It is very important to make sure you know where that tag can be used.

Panhandle Region White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus)
Fall chinook offer a chance to catch and keep big fish

Wednesday, September 20, 2017 - 11:10 AM MDT

Fishing season is in full swing, and mid September is the peak period to catch them in the Lewiston area, and October is prime for Hells Canyon.

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Clagstone Set to Open 9/22

Tuesday, September 19, 2017 - 2:55 PM MDT

With recent rains and the lifting of fire restrictions across the Panhandle Stimson Lumber Company, IDL and IDFG will be opening, for the first time, the 8,847 acre Clagstone Public Access area this Friday the 22nd of September. The area will be open year-round for a variety of non-motorized recreational opportunities to include hunting, trapping and hiking.

Panhandle Region
Godde / Mica Bay Access Program To Reopen Friday September 22nd

Tuesday, September 19, 2017 - 12:33 PM MDT

Due to the recent moisture, and lifting of area fire restrictions, the Godde / Mica Bay Land Company Access Program is set to reopen. Access to this private 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 Thursday, September 21st.

Panhandle Region
Godde / Mica Bay Property Remains CLOSED

Monday, September 18, 2017 - 12:24 PM MDT

Please Note: This information has been superceded by a new update on 9/19/17

Panhandle Region