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

Salvage Order Issued For Lower Big Lost River

Friday, July 14, 2017 - 1:37 PM MDT

Fish and Game has issued a salvage order for the lower Big Lost River below the Moore Diversion. The salvage, which suspends fish bag, possession, and size limits only on the river stretch downstream of the Moore Diversion through August 31, 2017.

Upper Snake Region
Leftover turkey controlled hunt permits available July 17

Thursday, July 13, 2017 - 3:37 PM MDT

Idaho turkey hunters have one last shot at 124 leftover fall turkey controlled hunt permits that will be available first-come, first served starting at 10 am MDT, July 17 at all Fish and Game license vendors, online at https://idfg.idaho.gov, or by calling 800-554-8685. Available permits by hunt number are:

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Resident Sawtooth Zone Elk A & B Tags sold out

Wednesday, July 12, 2017 - 1:38 PM MDT

Idaho Sawtooth Zone Elk A and B tags for residents in game management hunt units 33, 34, 35 and 36 are sold out for 2017.

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Black Bear Responsible For Entering Home Near Tetonia Euthanized

Friday, July 7, 2017 - 9:00 AM MDT

Upper Snake Region Black Bear (Ursus americanus)
Fish and Game seeks comments on several proposed rule changes

Wednesday, July 5, 2017 - 11:07 AM MDT

Idaho Fish and Game is launching a negotiated rule making process and wants to hear from the public concerning six proposed rule changes. Summaries of the rule proposals include:

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WILD About Bats Workshop for Teachers Coming to Pocatello in July

Friday, June 30, 2017 - 2:34 PM MDT

Bats take flight every evening throughout Idaho (except when hibernating) to work Mother Nature’s night shift-- controlling crop pests, munching on mosquitoes, and even slaying a few scorpions.

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Grizzly bear research trapping to begin in Caribou-Targhee National Forest

Friday, June 30, 2017 - 1:23 PM MDT

ISLAND PARK – As part of ongoing efforts to monitor the distribution of grizzly bears in the Yellowstone Ecosystem, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game will begin pre-baiting and scientific trapping operations in Island Park and Centennial Mountain areas.

Science and Research Upper Snake Region Grizzly Bear or Brown Bear (Ursus arctos)

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.