F&G officers seek information about mule deer shot and left to waste near Weiser

Idaho Fish and Game conservation officers in the Southwest Region are seeking information about a mule deer that was shot near Weiser and left to waste sometime between Saturday, Nov. 18 and the late morning of Sunday, Nov. 19.

Helicopter flights to survey big game near Salmon and Challis to begin soon

Beginning this week, Idaho Fish and Game staff will take to the air to get a closer look at deer numbers, including several low-level helicopter surveys planned in the Salmon and Challis areas. In January, Fish and Game biologists will conduct elk surveys in the Beaverhead Zone followed by bighorn sheep surveys along the Middle Fork Salmon River in March. The purpose is to gather abundance and herd composition information that helps game managers understand population numbers and trends.

Upper Salmon River Steelhead Update - 12/05/2023

Video: Steelhead Habitat Restoration in the Potlatch River- Part 1

Over the next month, we will be releasing a 4-part video series that highlights the key aspects of this important habitat work.

Fish and Game completes fish surveys following quagga mussel treatment

Quagga mussels, an invasive species capable of causing harm to waterways, fish populations and fisheries, were found in the Snake River near Twin Falls by the Idaho Department of Agriculture in September 2023. Immediately afterwards, Idaho Fish and Game assisted the Department of Agriculture in their evaluation of potential treatments to eliminate the mussels, and Idaho Fish and Game quantified the fish populations found in the six-mile stretch of river where the mussels were found, and where the treatment would occur.

Raise the Steaks: 5 tips and styles for processing your deer and elk meat a new way

If you’re as devout a steak snob as Ron Swanson then this article probably ain’t for you. It’s hard to beat a well-prepped, perfectly cooked steak – especially after all the time and effort you spent hauling it out of the mountains. But other methods of preparation can be just as satisfying. All it takes is a little bit of work and some kitchen ingenuity.

10 ways to get the most from your hunting and fishing licenses (and a bonus)

Many savvy outdoors people know there’s still plenty of things to hunt and fish for during December and throughout winter. And don't forget that 2024 hunting, fishing and trapping licenses are now on sale.

'Why can nonresidents buy tags on Dec. 1?' That question and more answered.

Hunters have asked Fish and Game staff a number of questions about the nonresident tag sale, including residents asking about the timing of the sale.

Here’s a quick explanation: