Idaho Fish and Game

Waterlife Discovery Center in Sagle open during July and August

Thursday, July 9, 2020 - 11:19 AM MDT

Volunteer Master Naturalists will staff the center Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m through August.  This Idaho Fish & Game facility can be found at 1591 Lakeshore Drive in Sagle.

Loff's Bay boat launch closed until further notice

Wednesday, July 8, 2020 - 4:37 PM MDT

The Loff's Bay boat launch and parking area will close July 9 until further notice in order to facilitate wreckage recovery following a plane collision on Coeur d’Alene Lake. The closure will extend through the weekend and into the week of July 13. An announcement will follow when the access site reopens.

Black bears and mountain lions frequent Wood River Valley trails

Wednesday, July 8, 2020 - 3:30 PM MDT

Recent reports of black bears and mountain lions along trails in the Wood River Valley are a good reminder that no matter the season, wildlife lives nearby.

Boise man catches new catch/release state record grayling from mountain lake in the Sawtooths

Wednesday, July 8, 2020 - 11:29 AM MDT

Brian Brooks of Boise hiked to a mountain lake and caught and released a 16.2-inch Arctic grayling over the July 4 holiday to earn a new catch/release state record!

After promising early results from lake trout suppression, kokanee stocking resumes in Payette Lake

Tuesday, July 7, 2020 - 10:50 AM MDT

For the first time since 2014, Idaho Fish and Game has stocked kokanee salmon into Payette Lake in McCall in an effort to rebuild the kokanee fishery while maintaining a trophy lake trout fishery. 

July 6 Upper Salmon River Chinook Salmon Fishing Report

Monday, July 6, 2020 - 10:59 PM MDT

F&G seeks angler input on proposed fall Chinook seasons for Clearwater, Snake and Salmon rivers

Monday, July 6, 2020 - 12:49 PM MDT

Blackfoot man loses hunting and trapping privileges for numerous wildlife crimes

Monday, July 6, 2020 - 12:03 PM MDT

A Blackfoot man was recently sentenced for numerous wildlife violations dating back to 2007, including four felony charges related to illegally trapping and selling bobcats and illegally killing mule deer.  In part, sentencing included a temporary revocation of hunting and trapping privileges.

Bridgelip Suckers - How a nongame fish can help guide fisheries management decisions

Wednesday, July 1, 2020 - 11:09 AM MDT

In May of this year, Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) began sampling for Bridgelip Suckers at Williams Lake in Salmon, Idaho.  In recent years, home owners and anglers have reported observing suckers in the lake.  It is not known if Bridgelip Suckers have always been present in Williams Lake or if the fish were illegally introduced, but they had not documented by IDFG until a 2018 survey. In an effort to better understand the effects Bridgelip Suckers may have on the trout fishery in Williams Lake, IDFG biologist and technicians are performing a comprehensive population dynamics study. 

New Disabled American Veteran discounts for muzzleloader and archery permits take effect July 1

Tuesday, June 30, 2020 - 3:21 PM MDT

A new law that takes effect July 1 reduces the archery and muzzleloader permit fees specifically for Disabled American Veterans.