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F&G Commission approves summer Chinook seasons to start June 20

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 - 12:58 PM MDT

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission met via conference call and approved summer Chinook salmon seasons for the Upper Salmon and Lochsa rivers. The seasons will open Thursday, June 20 and remain open four days per week (Thursday-Sunday) on the Upper Salmon River and seven days per week on the Lochsa River until harvest goals are achieved or August 10, whichever comes first.

Grizzly bear mistakenly shot and killed by a hunter in Unit 6

Friday, June 14, 2024 - 3:15 PM MDT

On June 10, a hunter shot and killed a subadult male grizzly bear he mistook for a black bear.

Youth learning how to cast at a Take Me Fishing trailer event

Vamos A Pescar! Fish and Game hosts fishing event at Freedom Park Pond in Burley

Thursday, June 13, 2024 - 11:43 AM MDT

Staff from the Magic Valley Region and Lee Family Radio will be hosting Vamos a Pescar, a free fishing event on Saturday, June 22, at Freedom Park Pond in Burley.

The event will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Spanish-speaking staff and volunteers will be assisting at this special event aimed at welcoming and encouraging everyone to the sport of fishing, especially those from our Hispanic community.

Little Salmon / South Fork Salmon Update: June 11, 2024

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 - 3:52 PM MDT

Spring Chinook Salmon Fishing Update 6/11/2024: Rapid River Run, Hells Canyon, and Clearwater River Fisheries

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 - 1:43 PM MDT

Island Park man shoots grizzly in defense-of-life

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 - 11:27 AM MDT

On the night of June 6, an Island Park resident shot and killed a yearling male grizzly as it charged the man’s girlfriend in front of their home near Last Chance.

Chinook fishing closes on portion of Clearwater River from the Cherrylane Bridge to Orofino Bridge

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 - 8:56 AM MDT

The sport fishery for Chinook salmon in the Clearwater River from Cherrylane Bridge to the Orofino Bridge closes on Friday, June 14 to protect Chinook returning to hatcheries in the upper Clearwater River. Spring Chinook fishing continues on other sections of the Clearwater, Snake, and Salmon river systems. To see what sections are open check the Chinook Fishing webpage.

F&G Commission meeting via teleconference at 9 a.m. MDT on June 12

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 - 8:48 AM MDT

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet Wednesday, June 12 at 9 a.m. MDT via conference call. The Commission is scheduled to set the 2024 summer Chinook salmon fishing seasons, wolf trapping seasons, and discuss the Palisades Water Shares land acquisition.

Free Fishing Day and IDFG 125 Year Celebration in Salmon a Success

Monday, June 10, 2024 - 4:28 PM MDT

Approximately 50 youth participated in the 29th annual Free Fishing Day Derby held June 8 at Kid's Creek Pond in Salmon. Prizes were awarded for the biggest fish caught in four age groups. In addition, over 110 people joined Fish and Game in celebrating 125 years of conserving Idaho's wildlife. Fish and Game employees provided a free lunch, and the public could experience and visit with local biologists at a variety of educational booths.