In The Spotlight
New access easement opens route to public lands in Kelsaw Canyon
Hunters and recreationists will now have access into Kelsaw Canyon in game management unit 57 this falls thanks to a partnership between Arimo Corporation, the U.S. Forest Service, and Idaho Department of Fish and Game.
Rainbow trout stocking schedule for September 2026 in the Clearwater Region
Load up the family and friends and enjoy a fall fishing adventure. Fish and Game staff will be stocking more than 6,500 catchable-size trout (10–12 inches) at the following locations across the Clearwater Region this September.
Grab your rods, find a favorite fishing spot and enjoy some time outdoors!
September fish stocking schedule for the Upper Snake Region
School is back in session, but outdoor adventure is still very much in season! As backpacks fill up with books and lunchboxes, don’t forget to pack in a little fishing adventure as well. September is shaping up to be an awesome month for family fishing across the Upper Snake Region!
IDFG removes young black bear from a Pocatello neighborhood
On Aug. 31, Idaho Fish and Game received a report of a young black bear in the backyard of a residence in a south valley neighborhood of Pocatello. The bear was captured and then released to a location away from town.
Statewide trout stocking highlights for September 2026
Many of Idaho’s lakes and ponds are soon going to be bolstered with Idaho Fish and Game stocking over 110,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout this September.
What hunters need to know about CWD requirements for 2026
Hunters in 2026 will have a mandatory testing requirement for chronic wasting disease for deer in seven hunting units, including the addition of Units 64 and 69 near Idaho Falls. After two consecutive years of no CWD detections, Units 24 and 32A were removed from mandatory testing requirements.
IDFG completes elk depredation reduction effort in Big Willow drainage
Idaho Fish and Game recently completed the depredation reduction project in the Big Willow Creek drainage, located northwest of Emmett within Unit 32. The effort was undertaken to reduce a year-round, nonmigratory elk herd that has caused sustained agricultural damage on private land and was carried out in coordination with USDA Wildlife Services and the affected landowners.
Rocky Point wildlife underpasses near completion, promising safer drive on US-30
Staff from the offices of Sen. Mike Crapo, Sen. Jim Risch, Rep. Mike Simpson, and other regional decision-makers recently attended a project tour during which the importance of wildlife crossings to public safety and wildlife migrations in Idaho was discussed.
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