Intermountain Region

Hunting

From pack trips deep into the wilderness to areas accessible by vehicles, hunting opportunities abound in the Intermountain Region! Hunting seasons and game limits are managed by each state:

• Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
• Wyoming Fish & Game
• Idaho Fish & Game
• Nevada Department of Wildlife
• California Fish and Game Commision

If you are planning to hunt with stock on forest lands, make sure that the hay, straw, or mulch you are taking has been certified as free of noxious weeds and seeds. Processed feed such as pellets or cubes are also allowed. For more information, visit the Intermountain Region Noxious Weed web site.

May I hunt anywhere on national forest land?
Most of the general forest area is open to hunting, but designated recreation areas and administrative sites are not.

It is important to stay at least 150 yards from trails, roads, recreation areas, buildings, and residences. Pay close attention to the boundaries; what you may think is national forest land could be private. Maps are available at your local Forest Service District Offices.

Abide by posted "No Hunting" and "No Trespassing" signs and practice good safety.

Fishing

Fishing in our lakes, rivers, and other waterways continues to be a favorite pastime of forest visitors. The National Forests of the Intermountain Region are home to scores of native trout and salmon populations.

State fishing licenses are required and can be obtained from a local state fish and game office or sporting goods store. Make sure that you use the permitted type of bait and fishing gear for the area you plan to fish. There may be a limit to the number, size, and kind of fish that you can keep. You can obtain a copy of the state regulations that cover these points at the time you get your license.

If you plan to use a boat or watercraft when fishing, check with your destination office to see what kind of watercraft is allowed there. Always adhere to cautions and procedures for cleaning your watercraft so that you don't promote the spread of non-native species to the next body of water you may visit with your boat. Use proper dumping stations instead of tossing refuse into the water.

Please follow all visitor rules and practice good safety when visiting the National Forests.