Salmon Region

The Salmon area is home to the Salmon River, one of the few undammed waterways left in America. The river and its forks serve as the only pathways into the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness area, the largest single federally designated wilderness in the lower 48. Steelhead and salmon start and end their 900-mile journey to the ocean in this region of Idaho. Nine of Idaho’s big game animals roam the valleys and mountains in this area.

News

Steelhead fishing continues uninterrupted with two new area closures

Friday, December 7, 2018 - 7:46 PM MST

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission on Friday, Dec. 7 approved an agreement to keep most steelhead seasons open, but steelhead fishing in two areas closed effective 11:59 p.m. Dec. 7.

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Hunter comments wanted for moose, sheep, and mountain goat season proposals

Wednesday, December 12, 2018 - 12:52 PM MST

Idaho Fish and Game biologists in the Salmon Region want to hear from hunters on proposed changes to moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat seasons for 2019 and 2020. Hunters are encouraged to attend any of two open houses where they can visit with local wildlife biologists about the proposals and provide their comments.

Salmon Region Bighorn Sheep (Ovis canadensis) Moose (Alces americanus) Mountain Goat (Oreamnos americanus)
Ten reasons to go ice fishing this winter, and where it happens

Friday, December 7, 2018 - 11:35 AM MST

If you haven't tried ice fishing in Idaho yet, you're missing out on a winter activity that is not only fun and inexpensive, it's a great way to catch lots of tasty fish. Not convinced? Here are 10 reasons why you should go ice fishing:

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Winter feeding - not the act of kindness some may think

Friday, November 30, 2018 - 2:56 PM MST

Winter feeding of deer and elk near homes cannot only be harmful to them, but can ultimately be dangerous, according to Jason Husseman, Idaho Fish and Game district wildlife biologist based in Salmon. While feeding that cute little fawn in your yard may seem helpful, Fish and Game says the unintentional consequences can actually be detrimental to their health for several reasons.

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Confiscated game meat donated to those in need

Friday, November 30, 2018 - 2:11 PM MST

Each year, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game seizes unlawfully taken fish and wildlife that is often processed and donated to charity organizations.

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Helicopter surveys of big game to begin soon

Friday, November 30, 2018 - 2:07 PM MST

Beginning in early December, Idaho Fish and Game staff will take to the air to get a closer look at deer and elk numbers, including several low-level helicopter surveys planned throughout the state.

Salmon Region Elk (Cervus canadensis) Mule Deer (Odocoileus hemionus) White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) Mountain Goat (Oreamnos americanus)
Motorists urged to slow down and watch for wildlife

Friday, November 9, 2018 - 12:16 PM MST

Mangled carcasses of deer, elk, and other wildlife along Idaho’s roadways should be a flashing warning sign to motorists.

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