Idaho Fish and Game

3 hours 21 min ago

Idaho Fish and Game will sell primarily returned nonresident, general-season big game tags starting at 10 a.m. MDT on Aug. 5. Tags will be available to nonresidents, or residents as second tags. 

5 hours 12 min ago

Fish and Game staff will be stocking over 23,000 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) trout across the Southwest Region in August.

Monday, July 26, 2021 - 3:04 PM MDT

The Potlatch River is home to one of the largest wild steelhead populations in the lower Clearwater River, and a culvert replacement project led to an increase in steelhead in one of its tributaries: Big Meadow Creek. 

Monday, July 26, 2021 - 2:12 PM MDT

Anglers across the state are invited to provide their input on several proposed changes to fishing seasons and limits, which will be included in the 2022-24 fishing seasons and rules. 

Thursday, July 22, 2021 - 3:41 PM MDT

It was not the intent of staff, or the Commission, to extend the season in Area 2 without public comment opportunity, so the Commission will take up the matter during their next meeting, at which time they will have the opportunity to restore the Nov. 30 closure.

Thursday, July 22, 2021 - 1:03 PM MDT

Anglers, Idaho Fish and Game needs your help! Fish and Game is interested in knowing how many rainbow trout caught in the Snake River above American Falls Reservoir are from a hatchery or from wild origin. You can help by participating in a fin clipping effort with the rainbow trout you catch, even if you release the fish.

Thursday, July 22, 2021 - 10:44 AM MDT

With some early season elk hunts starting Aug. 1, Idaho Fish and Game officials remind hunters that they can increase their chances of success and avoid possible problems by  obtaining landowner permission, knowing the area they intend to hunt and take extra precautions to properly care for the game meat during summer weather. 

Thursday, July 22, 2021 - 9:59 AM MDT

Hunters wanting to hunt sage grouse or sandhill cranes can buy tags starting at 10 a.m. MDT on Aug. 1, and both will be available in limited numbers on a first-come, first served basis. NOTE: Because Aug. 1 falls on a Sunday, Fish and Game offices will not be open on that day. 

Thursday, July 22, 2021 - 9:35 AM MDT

Visiting a supervised shooting range for the first time can seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be.

Thursday, July 22, 2021 - 9:29 AM MDT

In the middle of the summer, hunting season might seem like it’s still a long ways away, but this is the perfect time to prepare for success in the fall.