Panhandle Region | Idaho Fish and Game

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

F&G Commission sets 2019-20 big game seasons and rules

Thursday, March 14, 2019 - 5:38 PM MDT

Idaho Fish and Game Commission on March 13 set the 2019-20 big game seasons, and hunters will get expanded elk hunting opportunities, more youth hunts for mule deer, but some white-tailed deer hunts shortened.

Big Game Hunting Big Game Seasons and Rules Panhandle Region Clearwater Region Southwest Region Magic Valley Region Southeast Region Upper Snake Region Salmon Region
F&G seeking comments on Migratory Game Bird season proposals

Friday, March 15, 2019 - 6:00 PM MDT

Idaho Fish and Game is seeking public comment on proposed changes to the upcoming migratory game bird seasons, including waterfowl, mourning dove, American crow and sandhill crane.

Migratory Game Bird Seasons and Rules Migratory Bird Hunting Clearwater Region Southwest Region Southeast Region Upper Snake Region Salmon Region Panhandle Region Magic Valley Region Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) Snow Goose (Chen caerulescens)
Videos - The decline and recovery of burbot in the Kootenai River

Friday, March 15, 2019 - 1:30 PM MDT

Watch the full story of Idaho's burbot.

Panhandle Region Burbot (Lota lota)
White-tailed deer research project underway in Clearwater Region

Wednesday, March 13, 2019 - 5:11 PM MDT

Additional Fish and Game vehicle traffic has been reported by sports persons in the Clearwater Region over the last few weeks.

Clearwater Region Panhandle Region White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus)
Final big game season proposals available online

Thursday, March 7, 2019 - 10:39 AM MST

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game’s final proposals for the 2019-20 big game seasons are now available to the public online and Fish and Game Commission is expected to vote on them March 13. Review the Proposals

Panhandle Region Clearwater Region Salmon Region Upper Snake Region Southeast Region Southwest Region Magic Valley Region Big Game Seasons and Rules Elk (Cervus canadensis) Mule Deer (Odocoileus hemionus) White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) Pronghorn (Antilocapra americana) Black Bear (Ursus americanus) Mountain Lion, Cougar, or Puma (Puma concolor) Gray Wolf (Canis lupus)
Project WILD workshop offered in Coeur d'Alene April 26-27

Wednesday, March 6, 2019 - 2:42 PM MST

Fish and Game staff will host a Project WILD workshop for teachers and youth leaders on April 26 and 27 at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds Wildlife Building. The workshop will run Friday evening (4-9 p.m.) and Saturday (8 a.m.-4:30p.m.).

Panhandle Region
$50,000 is swimming in Lake Pend Oreille

Friday, February 22, 2019 - 11:39 AM MST

If the great taste of a walleye fillet isn’t enough, anglers will now have added incentive to catch and keep walleye in Lake Pend Oreille and connected Idaho waters. Starting March 1, an experimental program launched by Idaho Fish and Game and Avista will offer a chance at cash rewards for anglers harvesting walleye.

Panhandle Region Walleye (Sander vitreus)

Elevations in the Panhandle range from 1750 feet on the Kootenai River at the Canadian border to 7709 feet in the Selkirks.

Location

Panhandle Regional Office

2885 W. Kathleen Ave.

Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815

Videos

Forest Grouse Primer

RiverWork: The Kootenai River

Family Tradition Kokanee