Hunting and Fishing

Regulations	Make sure you know the rules and regulations before you begin your hunting and fishing. Check out http://www2.state.id.us/fishgame/common/regulations/regulations.htm for all of the regulations you need to know. More information, including licenses, tags, permits, general seasons, controlled hunts, fishing licenses, rules, bag limits,, etc. can be obtained by contacting:Panhandle Region Department of Idaho Fish and Game. 2750 Kathleen Ave. Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815 Phone: 208-769-1414 http://www2.state.id.us/fishgame
Fishing In North Idaho Panhandle Region	North Idaho is the home of some of the best lake fishing in the country, boasting three of the largest natural lakes in the US. Although the North Idaho Panhandle region comprises only ten percent of Idaho, one third of the state's record fish are caught here. There are over nearly 130 lakes and 2,000 miles of rivers and streams, ranging from the 86,000-acre Lake Pend Oreille to small 1-acre lakes. North Idaho has the greatest concentration of lakes in all the western states, perfect for fishing or observing waterfowl. Trout species include: Lake (Mackinaw),Kamloops, Rainbow, Steelhead, Cutthroat, Cutthroat/Rainbow Hybrid, Brook, Brown, Golden, Mountain Whitefish, Lake Whitefish, Grayling, Chinook (Ocean-run), Chinook (Freshwater), Atlantic Salmon, Kokanee, Coho, Splake Other Species include: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Bullhead Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Yellow Perch, Black Crappie, White Crappie, Northern Pike, Tiger Muskie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Bluegill/Pumpkinseed, Warmouth, Green Sunfish, Walleye Interested in just how big these fish can get? Check out the fishing records, including where they were caught, at http://www2.state.id.us/fishgame/fish/programsinfo/recofish.htm
Hunting in North Idaho Panhandle Region	Big game animals include deer (mule, white-tail) , Elk, Antelope, Moose, Bighorn sheep (California and Rocky Mountain), Mountain goat, Black bear, Mountain lion. Game birds include Pheasant, Mourning Dove, Forest Grouse, Hungarian Partridge, Chukar Quail, Sage Grouse, Sharptail Grouse, and Turkey.
Other Links	Other sites that may be of interest: http://www.idfishnhunt.com This site has great pictures, lets you know where you can find various species best for hunting and fishing, is very easy to use, and has great background information. Includes game hunting, waterfowl hunting, and fishing. http://www.visitnorthidaho.com/fishing_hunting.html This site has some general information regarding areas to hunt and fish. It is the official tourism site for North Idaho. http://www.scenic-idaho.com/id_fishn.htm Good information on amenitites of Idaho lakes, relative conditions, and likely species of fish Any information or links that we could add to this page? Let us know!