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F&G extends the comment period for its Draft Strategic Plan to Dec. 24

Chronic Wasting Disease in Idaho

Bear Identification and Test Requirement

Fill every crevice of your freezer by hunting these small game species this winter

Monday, December 8, 2025 - 1:20 PM MST

The skills learned while small game hunting — including tracking, handling a firearm, field dressing and cooking the animals you harvest — harken back to the early days of the sport and later translate directly to big game hunting. Here are three of the most commonly found (and exciting) small game species to hunt this winter.

Pneumonia outbreak detected in Reynolds Creek bighorn sheep in Southwest Idaho

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 - 3:54 PM MST

A pneumonia outbreak caused by the bacterium Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae (M.ovi) was detected in the small herd of approximately 30 California bighorn sheep in Reynolds Creek, Unit 40, during routine disease surveillance in mid-December. Fish and Game staff are gathering information on the current outbreak and evaluating options to prevent further spread to neighboring herds where M.ovi has not been detected.

rusty trap not set in grass October 2014

Wolf trapper certification courses slated throughout the state for 2026

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 - 9:21 AM MST

Idaho Fish and Game is offering wolf trapper certification courses in 2026 throughout the state starting in January.

Idaho Fish and Game to provide trapper, wolf trapper, and hunter education classes in Glenns Ferry

Monday, December 22, 2025 - 8:45 AM MST

Whether you’re new to trapping, interested in wolf trapping, or preparing to hunt for the first time, Idaho Fish and Game’s Magic Valley Region will offer three education opportunities in Glenns Ferry over the coming months.

Four moose relocated from University of Idaho arboretum

Friday, December 19, 2025 - 11:33 AM MST

Fish and Game reminds the public to enjoy wildlife from a safe distance and to avoid feeding or approaching wildlife, as habituation can lead to increased risks for both humans and wildlife. For more information on living safely with wildlife, visit the Idaho Fish and Game website or contact the Idaho Department of Fish and Game at 208-799-5010.

Idaho Fish and Game has entered into a new Good Neighbor agreement with the Forest Service under the EXPLORE Act

Thursday, December 18, 2025 - 7:12 PM MST

By aligning with the Fish and Game mission, the agreement ensures that projects not only improve forest conditions but also sustain healthy wildlife populations, protect critical habitats, and expand opportunities for hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation.

Men and women outdoors measuring fish. Water and cloud-filled sky in background.

Idaho Fish and Game completes fish survey in the Snake River below American Falls Dam in southeast Idaho

Monday, December 15, 2025 - 12:40 PM MST

Last month, Idaho Fish and Game completed a fish survey in the Snake River below American Falls Dam and tagged 200 trout. Surveys like this one reveal important information about fish populations which helps inform management decisions moving forward.

panoramic shot of Billingsley Creek June 2015

Bridge replacement to temporarily close the boardwalk and kayak launch at Billingsley Creek (South) in the Magic Valley Region

Monday, December 15, 2025 - 9:17 AM MST

Idaho Fish and Game's Billingsley Creek South boardwalk and kayak launch will soon undergo a Monday-Friday closure beginning January 26, through approximately November 13, 2026. The closure is necessary for public safety while the local highway department removes and replaces the bridge over Billingsley Creek.

F&G's Frank C. Jones boating access site near King Hill reopened Dec. 13

Thursday, December 11, 2025 - 12:31 PM MST

Idaho Fish and Game’s Frank C. Jones King Hill fishing and boating access site has been closed since Oct. 20 while crews have been completing necessary upgrades to the parking area.