Idaho Fish and Game will move bighorn sheep from Oregon to Jacks Creek in January
Idaho Fish and Game, in collaboration with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, the Wild Sheep Foundation, and the Idaho and Oregon Chapters of the Wild Sheep Foundation, will begin moving California bighorn sheep from eastern Oregon to the Jacks Creek area of Owyhee County, Unit 41, in early January, launching a multi-year effort to rebuild the size and long-term resilience of a herd that has been declining in recent decades.
Why you should buy your 2026 hunting/fishing license now, not later
With a little bit of mental preparation, the right gear, and an up-to-date hunting and/or fishing license, you can take advantage of every day the calendar gives you and beat that cabin fever. Here, in no particular order, are eight reasons to buy your 2026 licenses and ensure a full year of hunting and fishing.
Rainbow trout stocking schedule for January 2026 in the Magic Valley Region
Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Magic Valley Region will be stocking approximately 900 10-12” catchable-sized rainbow trout in January, all in Filer Kid’s Pond and Filer Pond.
How white-tailed deer, beavers and loggers share a fascinating chapter in Idaho's natural history
Watch Fish and Game’s Panhandle Region Wildlife Biologist Kenny Randall’s presentation to the Fish and Game Commission exploring this fascinating look at the history of Idaho’s white-tailed deer.
Important dates to help plan your January
From tags sales to season closures, there’s a lot happening in Idaho during January that you should be aware of. Here are some important dates you should know to help you plan.
(VIDEO & PODCAST): Good Neighbors in the Clearwater Region
What is "Good Neighbor Authority" and what does it mean for the Clearwater region? Check out the video and podcast featuring regional wildlife habitat biologists Deborah Monzingo and Tara Ball to learn about some of the wildlife habitat projects in our area and how they benefit a variety of wildlife species.
Pneumonia outbreak detected in Reynolds Creek bighorn sheep in Southwest Idaho
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.
Wolf trapper certification courses slated throughout the state for 2026
Idaho Fish and Game is offering wolf trapper certification courses in 2026 throughout the state starting in January.
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