Southeast Region

Hunting seasons are here, and soon hunters will see Fish and Game check stations throughout the state. Remember that all hunters must stop at Fish and Game check stations, regardless of whether they’ve harvested game. 

Seeing a road-killed animal may be sad, but it might also provide a clue to more effective wildlife management. 

Southeast Idaho Deer Opener Update Deer season opened under rainy and snowy conditions in southeast Idaho on October 10, but precipitation didn’t dampen the success of those hunters who hit the hills. In fact, opening day of 2018 showed a modest increase in hunter success over last fall’s opener, a trend that continued over the weekend.

Please don’t wait until the last minute to buy your hunting license and deer tags. Fish and Game is anticipating high volumes of sales immediately before the opening day of deer season on Oct. 10. Avoid the long lines and potential wait by buying your tags early. 

Youth 17 years old and younger with an Idaho hunting license can participate in the youth pheasant hunt so long as they're accompanied by an Idaho licensed hunter age 18 years or older.   The youth hunt runs from Saturday, Oct. 6 through Oct. 12. 

Hunters and anglers who have poorly printed licenses and fading tags can get a replacement tag or license free of charge. Idaho Fish and Game is providing a couple ways for sportsmen and women to get new copies.

Fish and Game's wildlife biologists in each region have compiled an update of what they're seeing and hearing on the ground with upland bird populations, so hunters can get a look at their favorite areas and  quarry.