Upper Salmon River Chinook update - 6/26/2024

Upper Salmon River Chinook fishery update through the week of 6/26/2024

Chinook Salmon Fishing Update 6/25/2024: Rapid River Run, Hells Canyon, and Clearwater River Fisheries

Little Salmon River Update - June 25, 2024

Seen any turkeys lately? Let F&G know and help us learn more about these fascinating birds

Fish and Game is asking people to spot and record wild turkeys on Fish and Game’s website, especially during July and August when young ones are with hens. The annual turkey survey will rely solely on people reporting turkey sightings, including how many birds were spotted and in what county they were seen.

Attention big game hunters, new CWD rules could affect your hunts

Deer hunters will see more mandatory CWD testing requirements for several hunting units in central Idaho along the U.S. 95/Highway 55 corridors south of Grangeville. Effective management of CWD spread requires wildlife managers and hunters to adapt to changing conditions as Fish and Game gathers new information about where the disease is - and is not - based on annual testing.

Bear spray training and giveaway offered to Idaho residents in the Wood River Valley

Three community trainings led by Fish and Game wildlife biologists are scheduled in July and August in the Wood River Valley. Each training will focus on black bear and mountain lion biology and behavior, with hands-on training using inert bear spray canisters. Each free event will begin at 6:00 p.m. and last approximately 1.5 hours, pre-registration is required by calling the Magic Valley Regional Office at (208) 324-4359. Up to 40 bear spray canisters will be given away at each event.

Get outside with Idaho Fish and Game’s Take Me Fishing Trailer

The Take Me Fishing Trailer is finishing its 15th season in eastern and southeastern Idaho the last week of June!

See the pond, fish the pond: The essential guide to urban/suburban fishing

Urban ponds are a huge resource for Idaho anglers. There are over 60 just in the Southwest Region alone, and they’re common throughout the state. If your local city park has a pond, chances are good to excellent it has some fish in it.