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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. Idaho Fish and Game is turning 125 this year, let’s celebrate! Friday, May 10, 2024 - 8:27 AM MDT The Magic Valley anniversary celebration will be held on May 18, 2024, at the Twin Falls City Park from 3 – 6 p.m. Over 40 different family-friendly activities will be happening over the 3-hour event, and best of all, it’s free to everyone who stops by the park. May trout stocking schedule for the Southeast Region Thursday, May 9, 2024 - 4:36 PM MDT Look at what’s headed your way in the Southeast Region during the month of May—nearly 48,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout! Fish on! F&G Commission meeting May 15-16 in Coeur d’Alene Thursday, May 9, 2024 - 9:47 AM MDT 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 Wednesday, May 8, 2024 - 12:14 PM MDT Now available: Controlled hunt drawing results for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat Wednesday, May 8, 2024 - 11:29 AM MDT 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 Monday, May 6, 2024 - 4:43 PM MDT 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 Monday, May 6, 2024 - 12:41 PM MDT 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 Monday, May 6, 2024 - 10:56 AM MDT Idaho Fish and Game is celebrating 125 years of wildlife...