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Black bears continue to move through the Wood River Valley in search of food
Idaho Fish and Game continues to receive reports of black bears around homes, neighborhoods, and public areas across the Wood River Valley.
2026 Fall Chinook Season Opener: What anglers need to know
Idaho’s 2026 fall Chinook Salmon season opens Tuesday, Aug. 18, and anglers heading to the Clearwater, Snake and Salmon rivers should be aware of an important change to the daily bag and possession limits for this year’s fishery.
Fish salvage order issued for Karolyn’s Pond
Idaho Fish and Game has issued a fish salvage order for Karolyn’s Pond near Elk City, effective immediately through Sept. 30, 2026.
Winners announced for second 2026 Super Hunt drawing
Winners can participate in any open hunt in the state for the species that they drew, including general hunts and controlled hunts, in addition to any general season or controlled hunt tags they also hold.
F&G seeks information regarding cow elk shot and wasted in Unit 11A
Anyone who was in this area between Aug. 3 and 4 or who might have seen or heard something is encouraged to pass along their information to Sr. Conservation Officer Morgan Deards 208-914-8007 or call the Citizens Against Poaching hotline at 1-800-632-5999.
Twin Bridges Boat Ramp on the Salmon River to Close Monday, August 17
The work will require the ramp area to be occupied and unavailable for public use during that time. Boaters are asked to plan ahead and use an alternate access point.
What the Big Grass and Tartar fires mean for hunting in Southwest Idaho
Two large wildfires have burned through some of Southwest Idaho's most popular hunting units this summer, and with some early seasons opening Saturday, Aug. 15, hunters have questions. Here’s what the Big Grass and Tartar fires currently mean for hunting seasons, access, and wildlife in the region, how Idaho Fish and Game is responding, and how you can help.
IDFG receives $1.65M grant to increase hunting/angling public access
Thanks in part to a $1.65 million federal grant recently awarded to Idaho Fish and Game, hunters and anglers can look forward to more public access on private land through the Access Yes! program. As of August 2026, about 328,000 acres of private property are enrolled in Access Yes!
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