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

Ten reasons to go ice fishing this winter, and where it happens

Friday, December 7, 2018 - 11:35 AM MST

If you haven't tried ice fishing in Idaho yet, you're missing out on a winter activity that is not only fun and inexpensive, it's a great way to catch lots of tasty fish. Not convinced? Here are 10 reasons why you should go ice fishing:

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Idaho Master Naturalist Program celebrates 10 years of giving

Friday, November 9, 2018 - 9:54 AM MST

2018 marks the 10 year anniversary for the Idaho Master Naturalist program. A program created by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game to develop a corps of well-informed volunteers that actively work toward the stewardship of Idaho’s natural world.

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F&G Director Virgil Moore announces retirement

Wednesday, November 7, 2018 - 3:12 PM MST

Idaho Fish and Game Director Virgil Moore on Nov. 6 announced he will retire from the department in Jan. 2019 after a 42-year career in fish and wildlife management. Moore has served as director since 2011, and intends to remain until his replacement has been selected by the Fish and Game Commission and is in place.

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Salvage Order Issued for Jensen Grove Park Pond in Blackfoot

Tuesday, October 30, 2018 - 7:53 PM MDT

Salvage Order Issued for Jensen Grove Park Pond The Southeast Regional Office of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game has been notified by the City of Blackfoot that water filling the pond at Jensen Grove Park will be shut off by early December. The fish at Jensen Grove’s pond will not survive when water levels become unsuitable.

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Stonebridge Boat Ramp Closed for Improvements

Friday, October 26, 2018 - 2:56 PM MDT

Fremont County and IDFG will be temporarily closing the Stonebridge boat ramp on the Henrys Fork River beginning Oct. 29 to install a concrete boat ramp. Construction is expected to last 2-3 weeks. During construction the boat ramp will be closed and not accessible for launching boats. Angler access and restroom facilities will remain open.

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Please fill out your hunter report by Dec. 31

Friday, October 26, 2018 - 2:55 PM MDT

You can submit your harvest reports online or by calling (877) 268-9365. The phone option is available 24 hours per day and seven days per week. Please have your hunting tag number when calling.

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Studying wildlife ecology through road-killed animals

Thursday, October 18, 2018 - 10:28 AM MDT

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

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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.