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Fish and Game closes steelhead harvest to protect small run of fish

Closing harvest of hatchery steelhead while leaving it open for catch-and-release fishing will help ensure enough broodstock return to steelhead hatcheries to produce the next generation of fish, and also protect wild fish.

Steelhead Fishing Clearwater Region Southwest Region Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)

Fire Restrictions Issued On Idaho Fish & Game Managed Lands

Friday, August 18, 2017 - 10:26 AM MDT
Because of the current fire risk condition in Eastern Idaho, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) is imposing Stage I fire restrictions on IDFG managed lands across the Upper Snake Region, effective immediately.
Upper Snake Region Fire Information
Hunt & Fish Idaho EXPO!

Thursday, August 17, 2017 - 10:53 AM MDT
Here's your chance to receive hands on experience from highly experienced hunters and anglers, for FREE.
Clearwater Region
Hunt & Fish Idaho EXPO- August 25th & 26th

Wednesday, August 16, 2017 - 4:33 PM MDT
Idaho Fish and Game is hosting the 3rd annual two-day event entitled “Fish & Hunt Idaho Expo: Connecting Mountains to Meals: Preparing you for your next outdoor adventure!
Clearwater Region
Super Hunt winners announced

Tuesday, August 15, 2017 - 2:16 PM MDT
Winners in the second of two Idaho Super Hunt drawings have been picked.
Idaho Super Hunts! Elk (Cervus canadensis) Mule Deer (Odocoileus hemionus) White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) Moose (Alces americanus) Pronghorn (Antilocapra americana)
Warm weather hunting requires extra planning and precautions

Monday, August 14, 2017 - 10:16 AM MDT
Early season big game hunts have started and hunters are already in the field to take advantage of what looks to be another great season.
Big Game Hunting
Fish and Game Commission to meet August 25 in Boise

Monday, August 14, 2017 - 10:15 AM MDT
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet Friday, August 25 at Fish and Game’s Headquarters office, 600 S. Walnut in Boise.
Fish and Game Commission Southwest Region Greater Sage-Grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) Coho Salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch)
Can triploid cutthroat improve fishing in backcountry lakes?

Monday, August 14, 2017 - 7:55 AM MDT
Biologists completed a three-year study of mountain lakes to compare two kinds of trout used for stocking.
Southwest Region Clearwater Region Magic Valley Region Upper Snake Region Salmon Region Panhandle Region Cutthroat Trout (Oncorhynchus clarkii) Arctic Grayling (Thymallus arcticus) Golden Trout (Oncorhynchus aguabonita)
Campfires Prohibited at Horsethief Reservoir

Tuesday, August 8, 2017 - 10:28 AM MDT
Open fires at Fish and Game’s Horsethief Reservoir and its associated campsites will be prohibited beginning Friday, August 11 until further notice by order of the department.
Southwest Region Fishing Hunting Fire Information
Enter now in second controlled hunt drawing

Monday, August 7, 2017 - 8:05 AM MDT
Didn't draw a tag in the first round? It's not too late to apply for the second controlled hunt drawing for over 3,300 unclaimed tags.
Controlled Hunt Information Elk (Cervus canadensis) Pronghorn (Antilocapra americana) Mule Deer (Odocoileus hemionus) Black Bear (Ursus americanus) White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus)

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