It doesn’t matter how small or narrow a creek is. Chances are, there are fish to be caught and memories to be made. If you’re new to the concept of seeking out new mountain streams this summer, here are a few pointers to help find the perfect backcountry creekside fishing camp.
The next working group meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 18, 2024 starting at 6:15 p.m. at the Clearwater Hatchery, 118 Hatchery Roe Drive in Ahsahka. The purpose of this group is to develop proposal ideas for the 2025-26 season setting. We hope to 'see' you there!
Every year, hundreds of hunters place calls to a Fish and Game wildlife biologists, seeking information that might increase their odds of bagging a buck or a bull. Callers are sometimes trying to decide which controlled hunt to apply for. Or they may have already purchased a tag and want to plan a hunt in their chosen unit or zone. Occasionally, a hunter is brand new and just looking for a place to start. Whatever the motivation, there are a few things a hunter can do to make the most of their conversation.
These 9 Idaho native sculpin are important for a variety of reasons. Some species are pretty rare or only found in isolated water bodies making them an even more unique part of Idaho’s natural heritage.
A population of large, migratory bull trout overwinters in the Snake River below Hells Canyon Dam. Once upon a time, these migratory bull trout likely spawned in creeks upstream of the dams. But what river these migratory fish were from, and how related they were to bull trout above Hells Canyon Dam was unknown. Recent genetic work done by Idaho Fish and Game and Idaho Power Company revealed two important findings.
Now that year 1 of the north-Idaho deer aging study results are back from the lab, we were able to analyze some of the results and provide a short summary for you to enjoy! Take a peek at this write-up & video!
All capped elk zones, other than the Sawtooth Elk Zone, will go on sale on July 10 at 10 a.m. MDT. Tags are first-come, first-served and available at Gooutdoorsidaho.com, at all Idaho Fish and Game license vendors, Fish and Game regional offices, on Fish and Game’s mobile app, or by calling 1 (800) 554-8685.