F&G Commission meeting May 15-16 in Coeur d'Alene

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will hold the public hearing and business meeting at Idaho Fish and Game’s Panhandle Regional Office at 2885 W. Kathleen Avenue in Coeur d'Alene. A public hearing will begin on May 15 at 7 p.m. PDT at the same location.

Spring Chinook Salmon Fishing Update 5/8/2024: Rapid River Run, Hells Canyon, and Clearwater River Fisheries

Now available: Controlled hunt drawing results for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat

Hunters who applied for controlled hunts for moose, bighorn sheep, and mountain goat hunts can see if they drew a tag by going to www.GoOutdoorsIdaho.com. The second application period for unissued Moose, Sheep, and Mountain Goat tags will be June 15-25.

Repair work and improvements to BLM’s Eagle Creek Road on Craig Mountain continue

During the temporary closure, use of the road by the public is unavailable on weekdays, although the BLM anticipates opening the road to weekend traffic (5 p.m. Fridays through 8 a.m. Mondays) and on federal holidays.

Instructor-led hunter education courses coming up in Southwest Idaho between May and July

Southwest Idaho currently has 13 instructor-led courses slated to start between May and July with seats still available, with more courses to come. Among the upcoming offerings in the Southwest Region are Hunter Education Certification, Hunter & Bowhunter (Combo) Education Certification, and several different Hunting & Shooting Skills workshops.

Youth Outdoor Skills Day and 125 Celebration set for May 11, at Beaver Dick Park

Idaho Fish and Game is celebrating 125 years of wildlife conservation at our annual Youth Outdoor Skills Day event. Come join in the fun on Saturday, May 11th, at Beaver Dick Park on Highway 33 from 9am-2pm. The entire event is free and open to the whole family. Participants that take part in at least six skills booths will be entered into a drawing for prizes donated by local organizations. A free hot dog lunch will also be served while supplies last.

Important dates to help plan your May

From tags sales to general season openers, there’s a lot happening in Idaho next month that you should be aware of. Staying in the loop can be the difference between applying for that coveted controlled hunt tag and watching from the sidelines. Be sure to stay up to date on all Fish and Game happenings. Here are some important dates to help you plan for the month.

Deer Creek Reservoir toilet temporarily out of service

Deer Creek Reservoir located outside the community of Pierce is getting a new toilet structure installed around May 20th. Please be aware that there will be a period of time between when the old structure is removed and the new installed, that there will not be a toilet available. Thanks for your patience and understanding!