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Recent grizzly bear sightings are a reminder that North Idaho is bear country
Once a bear learns to associate homes or campsites with easy meals, it often returns—and that can put both people and bears at risk.
Nampa Fish Hatchery is closed to the public as Phase 2 of major construction project ramps up
Effective immediately, the Nampa Fish Hatchery is closed to visitors as construction crews begin Phase 2 of the ongoing rebuild of the facility. The closure will remain in place for upwards of three years.
Announcing Idaho Fish and Game’s newest podcast series ‘Shootin’ the Bull’
Shootin’ the Bull will air on the first Wednesday of every month and cover a wide range of Idaho Fish and Game topics, including fish and wildlife biology, game warden tales, Fish and Game’s history, Commissioners, and more. On July 9, our first episode will include two esteemed special guests, Commissioners Ron Davies and Don Ebert.
Heads up, elk hunters: Magic Valley sees new season changes and tag opportunity for 2025
Idaho Fish and Game reminds hunters of some important changes coming into the 2025 elk season in the Magic Valley Region.
Grizzly trapped and relocated on Caribou-Targhee National Forest
After consultation with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) relocated an approximately 4-year-old male grizzly bear on July 2, 2025.
Does boat electrofishing harm aquatic insects?
Check out this summary of a research project that one of our summer employees, Josh Clark conducted. Josh came up with the project and investigated the impact of boat electrofishing on macroinvertebrates, which is something that has not been widely studied.
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