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.

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The great, glorious (and free) Take Me Fishing trailer tour begins in April

Monday, April 2, 2018 - 11:23 AM MDT

Trailers will travel to waters near communities to make it easy for people to attend, and events are on weekends and after work.

Fishing Family Fishing Waters Panhandle Region Clearwater Region Magic Valley Region Southeast Region Upper Snake Region Salmon Region Southwest Region Learn to Fish Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)
See South Fork Snake rainbows receive reward tags [VIDEO]

Thursday, April 12, 2018 - 11:32 AM MDT

Fishing Upper Snake Region Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)
Take a youth turkey hunting, youth season open through April 14

Thursday, April 5, 2018 - 3:14 PM MDT

Turkey hunting is a great way to introduce youth to hunting. It's also a great head start for young hunters who are planning to participate in next fall's big game hunts.

Wild Turkey Hunting Upland Game, Furbearer and Turkey Seasons and Rules Regions Panhandle Region Clearwater Region Southwest Region Magic Valley Region Southeast Region Upper Snake Region Salmon Region Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo)
Hunter Expectations for Bighorn Sheep in Unit 54

Thursday, April 5, 2018 - 11:22 AM MDT

Magic Valley Region Bighorn Sheep Hunting Controlled Hunt Information Licenses, Tags and Permits – Nonresident Panhandle Region Clearwater Region Southwest Region Southeast Region Salmon Region Upper Snake Region Bighorn Sheep (Ovis canadensis)
Enter Super Hunt drawings for Idaho's best deer, elk, moose and pronghorn hunts

Monday, April 2, 2018 - 7:25 PM MDT

2015 was Gavin Moody's second year for entering the Super Hunt drawing. He bought one entry each for deer, elk and moose. Much to his surprise, he drew the elk tag. Moody said he didn’t have a hunt in mind, but everyone he talked to recommended the Owyhee Desert and its famous elk herd that consistently produces trophy bulls.

Idaho Super Hunts! Hunting Big Game Hunting Panhandle Region Clearwater Region Southwest Region Magic Valley Region Southeast Region Upper Snake Region Salmon Region
Apply for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat hunts in April

Friday, March 30, 2018 - 10:53 AM MDT

The application period for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat controlled hunts runs April 1 through April 30 and applications can be made at any Fish and Game office, license vendor, by telephone, or apply online. Telephone applications may be made at (800) 554-8685. All mailed applications must be postmarked no later than April 30.

Hunting Moose, Bighorn Sheep and Mountain Goat Seasons and Rules Controlled Hunt Information 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)
New changes to 2018 big game rules: sheep, goat, Unit 10A deer hunt, Weiser River elk zone, and units 26 and 27 controlled deer hunts

Friday, March 23, 2018 - 5:12 PM MDT

Fish and Game Commission at the March 22 meeting made several changes that big game hunters should be aware of for the upcoming fall seasons, including:

Hunting Big Game Hunting Fish and Game Commission Panhandle Region Clearwater Region Southwest Region Magic Valley Region Southeast Region Upper Snake Region Salmon Region Big Game Seasons and Rules Moose, Bighorn Sheep and Mountain Goat Seasons and Rules Bighorn Sheep (Ovis canadensis) Mountain Goat (Oreamnos americanus) White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) Mule Deer (Odocoileus hemionus)

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.