Idaho Fish and Game

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Thursday, May 19, 2022 - 1:00 PM MDT

Fish and Game has begun to get increasing reports of black bears looking for and finding food in residential neighborhoods.

Thursday, May 19, 2022 - 11:34 AM MDT

Spring is here, and so is the peak of baby wildlife season. People are bound to see young wildlife when they venture outdoors during the spring and early summer, and there is a pretty good chance that they will see a baby animal that appears to be alone. Fish and Game officials have a simple suggestion to people who discover baby animals that appear to be abandoned: Just leave them be.

Thursday, May 19, 2022 - 9:55 AM MDT

Wildlife managers are unsure how long the outbreak will last, and are unable to respond to every report of infected wild birds. Here is what the public can do to help.

Thursday, May 19, 2022 - 9:42 AM MDT

Welcome to our weekly Chinook Salmon Fishing Update. Throughout the next several months we will provide updates on changes to seasons and rules and share data from dam counts, creel surveys, and hatchery returns to help anglers plan their salmon fishing trips.    

Tuesday, May 17, 2022 - 3:10 PM MDT

Clearwater Regional Fisheries Manager Joe DuPont gives his weekly Chinook fishing update on the Rapid River Run, Hells Canyon, and the Clearwater River basin fisheries.

Tuesday, May 17, 2022 - 2:19 PM MDT

Budding hunters have until June 5 to apply for tags for elk, deer, pronghorn and black bear controlled hunts set aside exclusively for youth. The controlled hunt application period for deer, elk, pronghorn and fall black bear hunts runs from May 1 to June 5, and winners will be posted online by July 10.

Friday, May 13, 2022 - 2:31 PM MDT

Memorial Day weekend marks unofficial opener to fishing season in Idaho, and to kick off the season, Idaho Fish and Game and State Parks have partnered with local Spanish-language radio stations to create a community event to introduce English and Spanish-speaking residents of southwest Idaho to fishing and recreational opportunities at the area’s state parks. Join us on May 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Friday, May 13, 2022 - 12:52 PM MDT

Anyone looking to try fishing for free is invited to visit one of the fishing trailer events hosted by Panhandle Fish and Game staff during May and June. These events are a great way to get the family outdoors and learn a new skill.

Friday, May 13, 2022 - 11:48 AM MDT

Congratulations to Travis Wendt of Lewiston, Idaho on landing Idaho's latest state record fish. Travis hooked the massive 23.5-inch smallmouth bass while fishing Dworshak Reservoir on May 10th.