Found a bat in your home? Don't panic, here are steps to protect yourself and the bat

In most cases, bat encounters are harmless situations where the bat will leave on its own. In other situations, you—or someone else—may have to intervene. Here’s what to do if you encounter a bat indoors, or in other closed spaces, and when to contact a health care professional to ensure you're protected from rabies.

Gaiser Ranch Shooting Area on Craig Mountain WMA Temporarily Closed Due to Dry Conditions

Due to dry conditions, Idaho Fish and Game has closed the Gaiser Ranch shooting area, at the end of Redbird Road. It will be reopened in the fall once wetter conditions make it safe for shooting. Just a reminder, all parking areas on Craig Mountain WMA are closed for shooting due to high traffic use.

2026 Dworshak Reservoir Smallmouth Bass Update

In 2026 anglers can expect continued opportunities to catch high numbers of smallmouth bass, with the potential for improved trophy fishing as well. The increasing number of juvenile bass observed during electrofishing surveys suggests there is plenty of 10–15-inch fish available to anglers seeking consistent action and high catch rates.

2026 Dworshak Reservoir Kokanee Update

Looking ahead to 2026, anglers can expect more adult kokanee to be available than were present in 2025. However, fish will likely be somewhat smaller, averaging approximately 9–10 inches in length.

Upper Salmon River Chinook fishery update - 6/23/2026

June 23, 2026 South Fork Salmon River Chinook Update

Idaho Falls angler lands 43.25-inch lake trout…and returns to the Idaho record books

An Idaho Falls angler miraculously reeled in a new state catch-and-release record lake trout and, even more unbelievably, was able to hoist it up into the boat. Dylan Smith — the lucky angler in question — was fishing on Payette Lake in McCall on May 2 when a 43.25-inch lake trout took the line for a sprint.

Walleye are a bad match for Idaho waters, and F&G asks anglers to help stop their expansion

Fish and Game biologists ask anglers to keep, kill and consume all walleye they catch outside of Oneida, Salmon Falls and Oakley reservoirs. People should also never move walleye between bodies of water, and they should report anyone who does. It’s not only illegal, it can be very harmful to other fish populations.