Southeast Region | Idaho Fish and Game

The Southeast region of Idaho encompasses vast stretches of sagebrush desert and forests and the waters of Bear Lake. Eight of Idaho’s ten big game animals can be found in southeast Idaho. Several large reservoirs provide abundant warmwater and coldwater fisheries. Cisco in Bear Lake create a one-of-a-kind ice fishery in this region.

News

Winter kill was less than expected for mule deer, and elk fared better

Thursday, June 22, 2017 - 4:04 PM MDT

Elk survival was better than mule deer with 54 percent of radio collared calves and 96 percent of collared cows making it through winter.

Big Game Hunting Southwest Region Magic Valley Region Salmon Region Southeast Region Upper Snake Region Mule Deer (Odocoileus hemionus) Elk (Cervus canadensis)
Awkward Moment Reveals Old Bonds

Monday, June 19, 2017 - 2:32 PM MDT

It was one of those awkward social moments we all dread. Fish & Game Officer Marc Porter was doing a routine summer patrol below American Falls Reservoir in eastern Idaho. A group of senior citizens from an area nursing home were fishing off a pier.

Hunter Education Programs Enforcement Southeast Region Mule Deer (Odocoileus hemionus)
Learn about native trout and where to find them

Tuesday, June 13, 2017 - 12:54 PM MDT

Two species of Idaho fish are the subject of a fascinating series by the Western Native Trout Initiative, a private/public collaboration that partners to conserve native trout and their habitat in the West.

Fishing Southwest Region Magic Valley Region Southeast Region Upper Snake Region Cutthroat Trout (Oncorhynchus clarkii)
Most ‘capped’ resident elk tags go on sale July 10, Sawtooth tags available July 12

Monday, June 12, 2017 - 11:26 AM MDT

Resident hunters wanting to purchase a general season elk tag in a ‘capped’ zone will want to review this year’s seasons and rules booklet for changes on how tags will be sold in July.

Licenses, tags, and permits Southwest Region Magic Valley Region Salmon Region Upper Snake Region Southeast Region Panhandle Region Clearwater Region Elk hunting Elk (Cervus canadensis)
Temporary fencing is part of sage grouse research

Wednesday, June 7, 2017 - 11:47 AM MDT

People may encounter them in parts of Southern Idaho, and it's important to keep gates closed to keep cattle out of managed areas.

Magic Valley Region Southeast Region Southwest Region Greater Sage-Grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus)
Chinook fishing reopens on Clearwater, Salmon and Little Salmon rivers on June 3

Friday, June 2, 2017 - 3:53 PM MDT

The reopened spring fishing season will target jack Chinook in the Clearwater River and adult and jack hatchery Chinook in the Salmon and Little Salmon rivers. Fishing will be limited to Thursday through Sunday weekly.

Chinook Salmon Fishing Clearwater Region Southwest Region Panhandle Region Magic Valley Region Southeast Region Upper Snake Region Salmon Region Chinook Salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha)
CAP your tag with a dollar donation

Monday, May 15, 2017 - 10:53 AM MDT

Ethical sportsmen are reminded that they can help stop a game thief by designating a dollar to Citizens Against Poaching (CAP) when purchasing a license or applying for controlled hunts.

Licenses, tags, and permits Enforcement Panhandle Region Clearwater Region Southwest Region Southeast Region Upper Snake Region Salmon Region

Elevations in the southeast range from 4,354 at American Falls Reservoir to 9,957 at Meade Peak.

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Location

Southeast Regional Office

1345 Barton Road

Pocatello, ID 83204