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

Winter kill was less than expected for mule deer, and elk fared better

Thursday, June 22, 2017 - 4:04 PM MDT

Elk survival was better than mule deer with 54 percent of radio collared calves and 96 percent of collared cows making it through winter.

Big Game Hunting Southwest Region Magic Valley Region Salmon Region Southeast Region Upper Snake Region Mule Deer (Odocoileus hemionus) Elk (Cervus canadensis)
Public Invited To Presentation About Sharp-tailed Grouse, Habitat, And Wind Energy

Friday, June 16, 2017 - 11:19 AM MDT

The Upper Snake Region is home to a number of species of grouse, one of these is the Columbia Sharp-tailed Grouse, that have lived for centuries on the fields east of Idaho Falls.

Upper Snake Region Sharp-tailed Grouse (Tympanuchus phasianellus)
Learn about native trout and where to find them

Tuesday, June 13, 2017 - 12:54 PM MDT

Two species of Idaho fish are the subject of a fascinating series by the Western Native Trout Initiative, a private/public collaboration that partners to conserve native trout and their habitat in the West.

Fishing Southwest Region Magic Valley Region Southeast Region Upper Snake Region Cutthroat Trout (Oncorhynchus clarkii)
Most ‘capped’ resident elk tags go on sale July 10, Sawtooth tags available July 12

Monday, June 12, 2017 - 11:26 AM MDT

Resident hunters wanting to purchase a general season elk tag in a ‘capped’ zone will want to review this year’s seasons and rules booklet for changes on how tags will be sold in July.

Licenses, tags, and permits Southwest Region Magic Valley Region Salmon Region Upper Snake Region Southeast Region Panhandle Region Clearwater Region Elk hunting Elk (Cervus canadensis)
Spring Bear Hunting Is Now Closed In Parts Of Upper Snake Region, But Will Remain Open Until June 15th Starting Next Year!

Thursday, June 8, 2017 - 12:27 PM MDT

Upper Snake Region Black Bear (Ursus americanus)
Idaho Dept. of Fish & Game to Host Fun Family Event in St. Anthony on June 17th

Wednesday, June 7, 2017 - 9:30 AM MDT

Upper Snake Region
Free Fishing Day Is This Saturday, June 10th!

Tuesday, June 6, 2017 - 10:11 AM MDT

Upper Snake Region

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.