 Native
Idaho Trout are plentiful in Southeast Idaho!
Southeast Idaho is about space, lots of it. We haven't
encroached on the wildlife areas in the manner several other
states have. That means Idaho is paradise for hunting,
fishing, or simply observing the abundance of wildlife that
share our lands with us. All of Idaho's big game species
except mountain goats and wild sheep are found in Region Five.
Photo by
Harry
Morse.
By the way Eastern Hunters, when an Idaho buck is counted it's just one
side. So a four-point buck is a pretty big animal!
Big Game populations are deer, moose and elk. Idaho
hunters are also proficient at archery and you may want to
investigate the hunting seasons reserved to bow hunters.
 Game
birds are plentiful. Vast open spaces support a variety of game birds
which prefer landing feeding, and dozens of reservoirs, streams and rivers mean
water fowl abound. Especially worthy of note is the population of Canada
goose. Not only do these geese breed in high numbers in the area, the
region is located in the migratory flyway. These factors combine to make
Region Five one of the highest harvest areas for the Great Basin Canada Goose
population.
 Fishing
in the region is bountiful. That's a surprise to the casual observer.
If you stay on the Interstate highways you'll see very little of the abundance
of waters which make the area a Mecca for dedicated fishermen winter and summer.
Thirty one fishable reservoirs and many streams, creeks, and rivers are located
in the 110 mile length and 105 mile breadth of this travel region.
Seasons and catch limits vary widely in the region and licenses
are required. Short term and season non resident fishing
and hunting licenses and official information publications are
available at sporting goods shops in each community.
Idaho
Fish & Game, 1-800-635-7820 or 1-800-275-3474 can provide
more information.
Southeast Idaho
Fish & Game Fishing Report
Visit Fishing Southeast Idaho to
learn more about fishing here and view more photos.
Visit Southeast Idaho Mule
Deer Foundation to learn more about Southeast Idaho Mule Deer.
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