Upper Snake Region

This region is the western gateway to Yellowstone National Park and Teton National Parks. Consequently, the region hosts ten of Idaho’s eleven big game animals and diverse list of fish found in little known and famed waters, such as the Henrys Fork and South Fork of the Snake rivers. Bird hunters enjoy sharp-tailed grouse, sage-grouse, gray partridge, and plentiful waterfowl hunting.

News

Controlled Hunt Drawings - What happens between now and July 10?

Monday, June 11, 2018 - 3:47 AM MDT

One question Fish and Game is frequently asked is “why does it take so long to get controlled hunt drawing results?” Here’s a brief synopsis of what occurs between the close of the application period on June 7 and the date we commit to providing results on July 10.

Southwest Region Panhandle Region Clearwater Region Magic Valley Region Southeast Region Upper Snake Region Salmon Region Controlled Hunt Information Controlled Hunt Results Information Mule Deer (Odocoileus hemionus) Elk (Cervus canadensis)
Chinook seasons for South Fork Salmon, Upper Salmon and Lochsa rivers open June 23

Friday, June 15, 2018 - 2:10 PM MDT

Fishing will be open seven days per week, but harvest share could be caught fast

Chinook Salmon Fishing Fish and Game Commission Southwest Region Clearwater Region Panhandle Region Magic Valley Region Southeast Region Upper Snake Region Salmon Region Chinook Salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha)
Idaho resident hunters can apply for grizzly bear hunt June 15 through July 15

Thursday, June 14, 2018 - 9:17 AM MDT

One tag will be issued for a hunt in a portion of Eastern Idaho, and the drawing is limited to Idaho residents with a valid hunting license.

Big Game Hunting Controlled Hunt Information Controlled Hunt Information Panhandle Region Clearwater Region Southwest Region Magic Valley Region Southeast Region Upper Snake Region Salmon Region Grizzly Bear or Brown Bear (Ursus arctos)
Moose, Bighorn sheep and mountain goat results now available

Friday, June 8, 2018 - 9:42 AM MDT

Hunters can now check to see if they drew controlled hunt tags for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat. Results are posted through Fish and Game's licensing system at huntfishidaho.net for those who have already have an account.

Moose, Bighorn Sheep and Mountain Goat Seasons and Rules Panhandle Region Clearwater Region Southwest Region Magic Valley Region Southeast Region Upper Snake Region Salmon Region Moose (Alces americanus) Bighorn Sheep (Ovis canadensis) Mountain Goat (Oreamnos americanus)
Public comment period is open for proposed F&G rules requiring legislative approval

Thursday, June 7, 2018 - 3:40 PM MDT

People have until June 27 to enter their comments on these proposals. People can read the full proposals and comment by going to F&G's Rulemaking Page and filling out online comments.

Rulemaking Process Fish and Game Commission Panhandle Region Clearwater Region Southwest Region Magic Valley Region Southeast Region Upper Snake Region Salmon Region
Fish and Game commission shortens Chinook fishing and bag limits on Lower Salmon and Little Salmon rivers

Wednesday, June 6, 2018 - 11:14 AM MDT

The Fish and Game Commission changed fishing to four days per week, Thursday through Sunday, on the Lower Salmon and Little Salmon rivers starting Saturday, June 9, and anglers will also have a reduced daily bag limit on that date. Two stretches of the Lower Salmon will also close at midnight on June 8 and not reopen this season, which are:

Chinook Salmon Fishing Panhandle Region Clearwater Region Southwest Region Magic Valley Region Southeast Region Upper Snake Region Salmon Region Chinook Salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha)
F&G Commission sets Chinook seasons for South Fork Salmon, Upper Salmon and Lochsa rivers

Monday, June 4, 2018 - 3:08 PM MDT

Idaho Fish and Game Commission on June 6 set the Chinook fishing seasons on the South Fork of the Salmon, Upper Salmon and Lochsa rivers to open June 23. Upper Salmon River, South Fork of the Salmon River and Lochsa River seasons and rules include:

Chinook Salmon Fishing Fish and Game Commission Southwest Region Clearwater Region Panhandle Region Magic Valley Region Southeast Region Upper Snake Region Salmon Region Chinook Salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha)

The Upper Snake contains incredibly diverse landscapes including high elevation sagebrush deserts, sand dunes, mountain peaks over 12,000 feet, dense pine, fir, and spruce forests, and many crystal clear streams and rivers.