Idaho Fish and Game

F&G collaring mule deer bucks to get a better look at long-term survival

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Fish and Game researchers want to learn more about mule deer buck survival during hunting seasons, including how the season structure, and hunter access and habitat types affect buck survival.

Hunter and trapper education instructors needed in the Magic Valley

Monday, January 20, 2020 - 10:59 AM MST

Are you a safe and responsible hunter or trapper? Are you passionate about hunting and trapping ethics?

Lake Cascade/Horsethief Ice and Access Conditions Update - January 16, 2020

Thursday, January 16, 2020 - 9:40 AM MST

As of Jan. 16, ice thickness is around 6.5 inches in front of Van Wyck (ID Parks and Rec.) boat ramp in Cascade, with about a foot of snow and/or snow and slush on top . A couple hundred yards from the shoreline, slush conditions improve, but travel is still difficult.

Winter weather so far has not prompted the need for emergency big game feeding

Tuesday, January 14, 2020 - 4:46 PM MST

So far, Idaho is experiencing a pretty typical winter, so no emergency feeding is needed, But plans are in place if weather gets considerably worse and herds are in danger, or if animals are causing problems. 

Windows to Wildlife: Bees to Bears, Idaho Birding Trail, and more

Monday, January 13, 2020 - 4:08 PM MST

Windows to Wildlife is a quarterly publication of the Idaho Watchable Wildlife Committee and Idaho Fish and Game Wildlife Diversity Program. 

Fish and Game Commission to meet Jan. 22-23 in Boise

Monday, January 13, 2020 - 2:32 PM MST

The Fish and Game Commission will hold its annual meeting Jan. 22-23 with the public hearing starting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22 in the main auditorium at St. Luke's Plaza, 720 E. Park Blvd. in Boise.

F&G again uses non-lethal means to force mountain lion to leave Ketchum backyard

Friday, January 10, 2020 - 3:46 PM MST

On Friday January 10, officers were once again notified by a Ketchum homeowner that a mountain lion that had been

See proposed changes for the 2020-21 Upland Game, Turkey and Furbearer seasons and rules

Friday, January 10, 2020 - 1:11 PM MST

Fish and Game Commissioners are scheduled to set the 2020-21 Upland Game, Turkey and Furbearer seasons and rules Jan. 23 during the commission's regular meeting in Boise.

Protect wintering wildlife by avoiding areas where they congregate

Friday, January 10, 2020 - 9:43 AM MST

When animals are forced to burn extra calories to avoid people, it can make a life-or-death difference, especially for fawns and calves trying to survive their first winter.

Kid’s ice fishing derbies at Hyde Pond and Jimmy Smith Lake set for Feb. 8

Friday, January 10, 2020 - 8:49 AM MST

Bundle up the kids, grab the fishing gear and head to Hyde Pond or Jimmy Smith Lake Saturday, Feb. 8 for some ice fishing fun.