Southeast Region

The Southeast Regional Office of the Idaho Fish and Game has been notified by the irrigation company managing Treasureton Reservoir that repairs on the dam are necessary. To complete the repairs, the reservoir needs to be drained. The reservoir will likely be drained mid-September. Fish in the reservoir will be killed as water levels become unsuitable.

Large fires are currently burning in Central and North Idaho and are likely to be burning when archery season opens at the end of August. Fires have created large closure areas that will temporarily curb hunters’ access to some areas.

While some fish were killed, many survived and it appears die off has not affected fishing

Restrictions apply to campfires, smoking, and more. Fireworks and exploding targets are always illegal on F&G lands. 

Hunters are reminded that Sandhill crane will be available first-come, first-served starting at 10 am MDT, August 1 at Fish and Game offices, license vendors, online at https://idfg.idaho.gov/buy-online, or by calling 800-554-8685.

Idaho Fish and Game Commission will hold its quarterly meeting July 25-26 at the Fish and Game Regional Office at 4279 Commerce Circle in Idaho Falls. 

Moose with Twin Calves Observed at Willow Bay A cow moose with twin calves has been observed in the area near Willow Bay Marina on American Falls Reservoir in southeast Idaho. Though there have been no reported conflicts with this moose family so far, the public is being asked to exercise caution when recreating in this area.