Southeast Region

Spring is here, and so is the peak of baby wildlife season. People are bound to see young wildlife when they venture outdoors during the spring and early summer, and there is a pretty good chance that they will see a baby animal that appears to be alone. Fish and Game officials have a simple suggestion to people who discover baby animals that appear to be abandoned: Just leave them be.

Wildlife managers are unsure how long the outbreak will last, and are unable to respond to every report of infected wild birds. Here is what the public can do to help.

Before you head out to your favorite reservoir in the Southeast Region for some fishing fun, take note.  Fish and Game may have removed some motor restrictions for anglers... but that doesn't mean the local water managers don't have their own rules to follow!  Know before you go!

Grab your fishing pole, pack the cooler, and don’t forget your fishing license!  Personnel from Idaho Fish and Game’s hatcheries in the Southeast Region will be releasing over 30,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at various locations during May.  Fish on!

If you like fishing in the Southeast Region, check out these latest changes to motor restrictions and fishing regulations.

Idaho Fish and Game's annual fur auction will once again be online in 2022. This year’s auction of furs, hides, antlers, and other items will be run through Prime Time Auctions (www.primetimeauctions.com). The online auction kicks off on April 18, and ends on April 25.

April may be known for its finicky spring weather in southeast Idaho, but here is a “forecast” anglers can really rely on to plan their outings.   See where over 47,000 rainbow trout are headed this month in southeast Idaho!