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Sage grouse and sandhill crane tags go on sale Aug. 1
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 be closed on that day.
Recent News
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Public health advisories issued for algae blooms in Fernan Lake and parts of Hayden Lake
5 hours 42 min ago
Panhandle Health District and the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality have issued public health advisories for toxic algae blooms in Fernan Lake and parts of Hayden Lake. -
Walleye locations in Lake Pend Oreille during late-July 2021
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 - 3:06 PM MDT
Updated walleye locations in Lake Pend Oreille are now available to view. -
Deadline for second Super Hunt drawing is Aug. 10
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 - 1:01 PM MDT
The second Super Hunt drawing will be for two elk, two deer, two pronghorn, and one moose hunt. Another Super Hunt Combo entry will also be drawn, and winners will be notified by August 20. -
Second big game controlled hunt drawing and swan tag application period is Aug. 5-15
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 - 11:09 AM MDT
Tags available include those for deer, elk, pronghorn, and black bear that were not applied for in the first drawing, as well those that were drawn by hunters but not purchased by the Aug. 1 deadline. There will also be 50 swan tags available in the drawing, which are valid only in North Idaho. -
August fish stocking schedule for the Upper Snake Region
Tuesday, July 27, 2021 - 4:54 PM MDT
Time to grab your fishing rod and enjoy the summer sun! Fish and Game staff will be stocking 17,700 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) trout at the following locations across the Upper Snake Region in August. -
Hatchery highlights for August: Notable fish stockings around the state
Tuesday, July 27, 2021 - 4:48 PM MDT
Idaho Fish and Game is stocking almost 90,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout throughout the state in August. With so many fish stocked in so many places, it can be hard for anglers to sift through the stocking forecasts and records to identify noteworthy stocking events. To make it easier, we asked Fish and Game hatchery staff to highlight some stocking events for the month: -
Deer Creek Reservoir temporary closed to public use due to fire danger
Tuesday, July 27, 2021 - 4:26 PM MDT
Due to excessively hot and dry conditions, Deer Creek Reservoir is closed to public until further notice. -
South Fork of the Salmon river closes for Chinook fishing July 27
Tuesday, July 27, 2021 - 3:49 PM MDT
Fishing closed effective July 27 for Chinook fishing on the South Fork of the Salmon River after reaching harvest objectives. Salmon fishing opportunities continue in Idaho with fall Chinook and coho seasons starting in August and September. -
Clearwater region waters to be stocked in August
Tuesday, July 27, 2021 - 3:23 PM MDT
Load up the family and head out to a lake or reservoir to try some fishing. All you need is some basic gear, a rod and some bait! Over 1,000 rainbow trout will be stocked in local waters this August. -
More rainbow trout headed to southeast Idaho fisheries in August
Tuesday, July 27, 2021 - 2:47 PM MDT
Grab your fishing pole, pack the cooler, and don’t forget your fishing license! Personnel from Idaho Fish and Game’s hatcheries in the Southeast Region will be releasing over 6,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at various locations during August.
