The application period for fall 2024 deer, elk, pronghorn, swan, fall black bear, and fall turkey controlled hunts runs May 1 through June 5. All applicants will receive an email with their draw results by early July if there’s a valid email in their license account. Hunters can also apply for the first Super Hunt drawing through May 31.
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.
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.
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.
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 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!
With warmer temperatures, fishing has really picked up on several regional rivers and streams. Conservation Officers with Idaho Fish and Game want to remind those anglers to check the current fishing regulations before heading out to fish.
As black bears emerge from their winter hibernation, they will immediately begin to forage for food to replenish their fat reserves. It is everyone's responsibility to keep bears wild, and not finding food rewards from household or business garbage cans.
Last fall, the Idaho Transportation Department, Idaho Fish and Game, and Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation and many crucial partners saw the construction of a new wildlife overpass over Highway 21 northeast of Boise. The overpass protects motorists and thousands of deer and elk that cross the highway a couple times each year as they move out of the high country and down to the Boise foothills during fall and return in spring to roam as far as the Sawtooth Mountains.