Idaho Fish and Game

Two mule deer bucks left to waste in separate incidents in Caribou County

3 hours 58 min ago

Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking information regarding two separate incidents of waste of big game in Caribou County.  In the first few days of regular deer season, two mule deer bucks were shot with rifles and left to waste in different units.

Steelhead fishing continues on portions of the Snake, Salmon rivers despite Clearwater closure

6 hours 59 min ago

Steelhead fishing continues on portions of the Snake, Salmon and Little Salmon rivers, and steelhead could still make an appearance in the Boise River. 

F&G and BSU develop a high-tech tool to teach field dressing big game

9 hours 21 min ago

Thanks to a partnership between Idaho of Fish and Game and the Boise State College of Innovation and Design, learning to field dress a big game animal just got a lot easier.

It’s time to hunt pheasants in the Magic Valley

Thursday, October 17, 2019 - 5:27 PM MDT

The much awaited season opener for ring-necked pheasants opens across the Magic Valley this Saturday, October 19th and will continue until December 31, 2019.

Sweet, Idaho Elk Headed for the Lone Star State

Thursday, October 17, 2019 - 10:15 AM MDT

A human-habituated bull elk from the Sweet, Idaho area has found a “forever” home in Texas.

Youth deer seasons closed in some units in Southeastern and Eastern Idaho

Wednesday, October 16, 2019 - 4:41 PM MDT

With deer season in full swing here in Southeastern and Eastern Idaho, October 16 is an important date to note for youth deer hunters both this season and for Fall 2020.  Some doe hunting opportunities have changed from last year, and hunters need to be aware of these changes.

Entire cow elk wasted after being shot off of Wells Bench road near Orofino on Oct 10

Wednesday, October 16, 2019 - 1:46 PM MDT

On Saturday, Oct 12, a report came in to Idaho Fish and Game regarding a cow elk that was shot and found dead on private property off of Wells Bench Road northeast of Orofino. No part of the animal was taken.

Hunters: If your tag isn't properly notched, it's invalid

Wednesday, October 16, 2019 - 1:11 PM MDT

Reminder for hunters, after you harvest your animal, you must validate your tag by completely removing the correct day and month – just like in the picture – and attaching it to the largest portion of the carcass. 

Steelhead anglers: Reminder the Clearwater and South Fork of the Clearwater remain closed to steelhead angling

Tuesday, October 15, 2019 - 3:56 PM MDT

Steelhead harvest seasons listed in the 2019-2021 fishing regulations for the Clearwater River and South Fork of the Clearwater River have changed and all steelhead fishing on those rivers is closed.

Fish salvage order issued for Jensen Grove Pond in Blackfoot

Tuesday, October 15, 2019 - 3:40 PM MDT

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has issued a salvage order for the pond at Jensen Grove Park in Blackfoot, Idaho, effective October 11 through October 31, 2019.