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

Bear hunters in southeast Idaho take note: Spring bear hunt rules for 2018 still in effect

Thursday, April 4, 2019 - 5:39 PM MDT

In March, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission set big game hunting seasons and rules for 2019-2021, which included expanding bear hunting opportunity in the Southeast Region. With spring bear hunts upon us, hunters are reminded that bear hunting regulations this spring are the same as they were in spring 2018.

Southeast Region Big Game Hunting Black Bear (Ursus americanus)
Want to try fishing? F&G's 'Take Me Fishing' trailers have all you need

Friday, March 29, 2019 - 9:44 AM MDT

Fish and Game wants to help you get started fishing and enjoy the state's amazing fishing opportunities with your family and friends. Take Me Fishing trailers are loaded with loaner fishing rods, tackle, bait and staffed by experienced anglers, and you can fish for free during the trailer events happening in spring and summer.

Panhandle Region Clearwater Region Southwest Region Magic Valley Region Southeast Region Upper Snake Region Salmon Region Family Fishing Waters Fishing "Take Me Fishing” Trailers
Trout Stocking Report for the Southeast Region

Wednesday, March 27, 2019 - 5:21 PM MDT

Personnel from Idaho Fish and Game’s hatcheries in the Southeast Region will be releasing over 25,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during April. Location Week Stocked Number of Trout

Southeast Region Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)
Most radio-collared fawns and elk calves survived unusually snowy February

Tuesday, March 19, 2019 - 11:34 AM MDT

Despite February storms that battered much of Idaho and pushed snowpack and precipitation above average in most areas, radio-collared young fawns and elk calves are faring relatively well.

Big Game Hunting Panhandle Region Clearwater Region Southwest Region Southeast Region Magic Valley Region Upper Snake Region Salmon Region Elk (Cervus canadensis) Mule Deer (Odocoileus hemionus)
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)
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
Project WILD workshop coming to Pocatello in April

Monday, March 11, 2019 - 1:19 AM MDT

Project WILD workshop is presented by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game for teachers to learn about wildlife and discover fun and exciting ways to teach wildlife conservation and ecological concepts in the classroom.

Southeast Region Education

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

Location

Southeast Regional Office

1345 Barton Road

Pocatello, ID 83204