The take season for male mountain lions has closed in Game Management Units 66A, 75, 76, 77 and 78 in Southeast Idaho effective Dec. 9. Please note the following in relation to mountain lion hunting in these same five units:

• Hunters will be allowed to keep male mountain lions taken in these units prior to this closure and must report them within five days of harvest.

• These units are still open to harvest for female mountain lions only, consistent with limits established in the 2019-2020 Big Game Proclamation.

• A dog training season (pursuit only — no harvest) for male mountain lion in these units is open, effective immediately, and shall close March 31, 2020.

The most current information on whether a quota has been met or the season has been closed for a particular game management unit anywhere in the state can be obtained by calling or stopping by any regional Fish and Game office or by calling 1-800-323-4334 (24/7 toll-free line). Information is also updated regularly on an Idaho Fish and Game website at bit.ly/2LQk9aq.

POCATELLO — Kris Millgate, renowned award-winning outdoor journalist, author and founder of Tight Line Media in East Idaho, will be the featured presenter at Southeast Idaho Fly Fisher’s November meeting. The public is invited to attend this free presentation on Thursday at Goody’s Deli, 905 S. Fifth Ave. in Pocatello. The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m.

Millgate will be sharing her fantastic “fish stories” and showing fishy footage that evening, including her newest short video, “Together,” about the restoration of Tincup Creek in Southeast Idaho. In addition, Millgate will be selling copies of her new and well-received book, “My Place Among Men.”

Besides being an avid outdoorswoman and fly fisher, Millgate is a leading member of the Outdoor Writers Association of America, a life member of Trout Unlimited, and a certified Idaho Master Naturalist. She’s currently reporting for PBS, USA Today, Gray’s Sporting Journal and East Idaho Outdoors. Her work can be seen at tightlinemedia.com.

Whether you love stories about fishing or conservation, here is a chance to hear both from one of Idaho’s talented story tellers. It’s also a chance to meet and mingle with members of the Southeast Idaho Fly Fishers who have been involved in countless habitat and fish conservation projects in Southeast Idaho since 1972.

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and here is something to be thankful for: fall fishing! Personnel from Idaho Fish and Game’s hatcheries in the Southeast Region will be releasing over 41,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at various locations during November. 

The number of trout actually released may be altered by weather, water conditions, equipment problems or schedule changes. If delays occur, trout will be stocked when conditions become favorable.

Here are the fish being stocked this month in the region:

• Crystal Springs Pond: Nov. 4-8 (500 fish)
• McTucker Pond #8: Nov. 4-8 (750 fish)
• Snake River at Tilden, Blackfoot, Firth and Shelley: Nov. 4-8 (39,950 fish)
• Crystal Springs Pond: Nov. 18-22 (500 fish)

Something fishy is going on in Southeast Idaho! Personnel from Idaho Fish and Game’s hatcheries in the Southeast Region will be releasing over 150,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at various locations during October. This is no trick — it’s all treat!

Some notable stocking highlights include:

• American Falls Reservoir: 42,000 rainbow trout
• Blackfoot Reservoir: 80,000 rainbow trout
• Chesterfield Reservoir: 16,200 rainbow trout

Here’s the full stocking schedule:

• American Falls Reservoir: Oct. 14 to 18 (42,000 fish)
• Bannock Reservoir at the Portneuf Wellness Complex: Oct. 7 to 11 (500 fish)
• Bannock Reservoir at the Portneuf Wellness Complex: Sept. 30 to Oct. 4 (125 fish)
• Bear River, Oneida Narrows at Red Point and first bridge below Oneida Dam: Sept. 30 to Oct. 4 (750 fish)
• Bear River, Oneida Narrows at Red Point and first bridge below Oneida Dam: Oct. 21 to 25 (1,000 fish)
• Bear River, below Alexander Dam: Oct. 14 to 18 (250 fish)
• Blackfoot Reservoir: Sep 30 to Oct. 4 (20,000 fish)
• Blackfoot Reservoir: Oct. 28 to Nov. 1 (60,000 fish)
• Blackfoot River, below dam and at Sage Hen, Cutthroat and Graves campgrounds: Sept. 30 to Oct. 4 (3,000 fish)
• Chesterfield Reservoir: Sept. 30 to Oct. 4 (16,200 fish)
• Crystal Springs Pond: Oct. 14 to 18 (500 fish)
• Crystal Springs Pond: Oct. 28 to Nov. 1 (500 fish)
• Crystal Springs Pond: Sept. 30 to Oct. 4 (125 fish)
• Foster Reservoir: Oct. 7 to 11 (2,100 fish)
• Glendale Reservoir: Oct. 7 to 11 (3,400 fish)
• Montpelier Rearing Pond: Oct. 7 to 11 (250 fish)
• Montpelier Rearing Pond: Oct. 14 to 18 (250 fish)
• Portneuf River, below Pebble and above Lava: Oct. 21 to 25 (1,250 fish)
• Rose Pond: Oct. 28 to Nov. 1 (500 fish)
• Springfield Lake: Sept. 30 to Oct. 4 (1,000 fish)

The number of trout actually released may be altered by weather, water conditions, equipment problems or schedule changes. If delays occur, trout will be stocked when conditions become favorable.

Something fishy is going on in Southeast Idaho! Personnel from Idaho Fish and Game’s hatcheries in the Southeast Region will be releasing over 150,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at various locations during October. This is no trick — it’s all treat!

Some notable stocking highlights include:

• American Falls Reservoir: 42,000 rainbow trout
• Blackfoot Reservoir: 80,000 rainbow trout
• Chesterfield Reservoir: 16,200 rainbow trout

Here’s the full stocking schedule: 

• American Falls Reservoir: Oct. 14 to 18 (42,000 fish)
• Bannock Reservoir at the Portneuf Wellness Complex: Oct. 7 to 11 (500 fish)
• Bannock Reservoir at the Portneuf Wellness Complex: Sept. 30 to Oct. 4 (125 fish)
• Bear River, Oneida Narrows at Red Point and first bridge below Oneida Dam: Sept. 30 to Oct. 4 (750 fish)
• Bear River, Oneida Narrows at Red Point and first bridge below Oneida Dam: Oct. 21 to 25 (1,000 fish)
• Bear River, below Alexander Dam: Oct. 14 to 18 (250 fish)
• Blackfoot Reservoir: Sep 30 to Oct. 4 (20,000 fish)
• Blackfoot Reservoir: Oct. 28 to Nov. 1 (60,000 fish)
• Blackfoot River, below dam and at Sage Hen, Cutthroat and Graves campgrounds: Sept. 30 to Oct. 4 (3,000 fish)
• Chesterfield Reservoir: Sept. 30 to Oct. 4 (16,200 fish)
• Crystal Springs Pond: Oct. 14 to 18 (500 fish)
• Crystal Springs Pond: Oct. 28 to Nov. 1 (500 fish)
• Crystal Springs Pond: Sept. 30 to Oct. 4 (125 fish)
• Foster Reservoir: Oct. 7 to 11 (2,100 fish)
• Glendale Reservoir: Oct. 7 to 11 (3,400 fish)
• Montpelier Rearing Pond: Oct. 7 to 11 (250 fish)
• Montpelier Rearing Pond: Oct. 14 to 18 (250 fish)
• Portneuf River, below Pebble and above Lava: Oct. 21 to 25 (1,250 fish)
• Rose Pond: Oct. 28 to Nov. 1 (500 fish)
• Springfield Lake: Sept. 30 to Oct. 4 (1,000 fish)

The number of trout actually released may be altered by weather, water conditions, equipment problems or schedule changes. If delays occur, trout will be stocked when conditions become favorable.

Fall isn’t just for hunting. Personnel from Idaho Fish and Game’s hatcheries in the Southeast Region will be releasing more than 21,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at various locations during September.

Some notable stocking highlights include:

• Bear River (Oneida Narrows reach below the dam) — 2,250 rainbow trout. This is a very scenic stretch of river just north of Preston.
• Crowthers Reservoir — 1,100 rainbow trout. Tucked away on the northern edge of Malad City, this reservoir is a nice local fishing spot whether you are fishing alone or taking your favorite little anglers.
• Devil Creek Reservoir — 5,150 rainbow trout. This reservoir provides some of the best trout fishing in the region!
• Edson Fichter Pond — 1,000 rainbow trout. During the September stocking events, 250 of these fish will be huge 16-inch rainbows! Just minutes from downtown Pocatello, this site offers local anglers a convenient escape close to home.

Here is the stocking schedule:

• Alexander Reservoir: Sept. 9 to 13 (3,000 fish)
• Bannock Reservoir at the Portneuf Wellness Complex: Sept. 9 to 13 (500 fish)
• Bannock Reservoir at the Portneuf Wellness Complex: Sept. 23 to 27 (500 fish)
• Bear River, below Alexander Dam: Sept. 16 to 20 (250 fish)
• Bear River at Oneida Narrows at Red Point and first bridge below Oneida Dam: Sept. 9 to 13 (750 fish)
• Bear River at Oneida Narrows at Red Point and first bridge below Oneida Dam: Sept. 23 to 27 (1,500 fish)
• Crowthers Reservoir: Sept. 16 to 20 (1,100 fish)
• Crystal Springs Pond: Sept. 2 to 6 (375 fish)
• Crystal Springs Pond: Sept. 23 to 27 (375 fish)
• Deep Creek Reservoir: Sept. 23 to 27 (1,000 fish)
• Devil Creek Reservoir: Sept. 23 to 27 (5,150 fish)
• Edson Fichter Pond: Sept. 30 to Oct. 4 (750 fish)
• Edson Fichter Pond: Sept. 16 to 20 (250 fish)
• Johnson Reservoir: Sept. 23 to 27 (750 fish)
• Montpelier Rearing Pond: Sept. 9 to 13 (250 fish)
• Montpelier Rearing Pond: Sept. 23 to 27 (250 fish)
• Montpelier Reservoir: Sept. 23 to 27 (900 fish)
• Portneuf River, below Pebble and above Lava: Sept. 23 to 27 (1,250 fish)
• Portneuf River, below Center Street Bridge in Lava: Sept. 9 to 13 (330 fish)
• Portneuf River, below Center Street Bridge in Lava: Sept. 23 to 27 (330 fish)
• Snake River at Tilden, Twin Bridges, Rose, Firth, and Shelley: Sept. 16 to 20 (2,000 fish)

The number of trout actually released may be altered by weather, water conditions, equipment problems or schedule changes. If delays occur, trout will be stocked when conditions become favorable.

Grab your fishing pole, pack the cooler, and don’t forget your fishing license. Personnel from Idaho Fish and Game’s hatcheries in the Southeast Region will be releasing nearly 7,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during August. Fish on!

• Bloomington Creek: Aug. 19 to 23 (200 fish)
• Crystal Springs Pond: Aug. 12 to 16 (375 fish)
• Crystal Springs Pond: Aug. 26 to 30 (375 fish)
• Cub River at Willow Flat Campground: Aug. 5 to 9 (500 fish)
• Cub River at Willow Flat Campground: Aug. 19 to 23 (500 fish)
• East Fork Rock Creek: Aug. 12 to 16 (750 fish)
• East Fork Rock Creek: Aug. 26 to 30 (1,000)
• Kelly Park Upper Pond: Aug. 5 to 9 (250 fish)
• Kelly Park Upper Pond: Aug. 19 to 23 (250 fish)
• Montpelier Creek: Aug. 5 to 9 (500 fish)
• Montpelier Creek: Aug. 26 to 30 (500 fish)
• Montpelier Rearing Pond: Aug. 5 to 9 (250 fish)
• Montpelier Rearing Pond: Aug. 26 to 30 (250 fish)
• Portneuf River, below Pebble and above Lava Hot Springs: Aug. 12 to 16 (1,250 fish)

The number of trout actually released may be altered by weather, water conditions, equipment problems or schedule changes. If delays occur, trout will be stocked when conditions become favorable.

BANIDA — Idaho Fish and Game personnel removed a mountain lion from a public park in the small community of Banida in Franklin County on July 18.

At approximately 12:30 p.m., Fish and Game conservation officers responded to a report of a mountain lion in a tree in a 3-acre park in Banida. The cat had been spooked out of some cover by a landowner who was bailing hay on an adjacent property. The landowner reported that his German shepherd was acting antsy, running back and forth. He had suspected the dog had possibly found a skunk or some other small animal in the field.

It wasn’t until the landowner saw the mountain lion jump the fence and run up a tree in the neighboring park that he realized what his dog was so excited about. He immediately reported the incident to the Franklin County Sheriff’s office, which made the call to Fish and Game.

Fish and Game conservation officers arrived to find an 18-month old male mountain lion located approximately 20 feet up a tree. Additional Fish and Game personnel were dispatched to the scene to tranquilize the cat.

Once sedated, the lion was fitted with a radio collar and ear tag, and placed in a crate with ice packs to ensure a safe and comfortable transport in the summer heat. The healthy young tom was released to a remote Southeast Idaho location.