Harsh weather prompts F&G to ask for public’s help protecting wintering wildlife

It has been a long harsh winter for all of us in Idaho, and an especially hard one for big game animals in the Upper Snake and Southeast Regions.  As the winter weather drags on with deep crusted snow, cold temperatures and little reprieve in sight, Fish and Game is asking people to recreate responsibly and not add additional stress to big game animals that may already be hanging by a thread.

F&G captures mountain lion in Ammon neighborhood

Wildlife biologists with Fish and Game captured an adult female mountain lion from an Ammon neighborhood on the morning of March 30.

Annual walleye netting on Lake Pend Oreille will begin on April 10

Spring 2023 will mark the sixth year of netting operations to help control the walleye population in Lake Pend Oreille.

It's trout stocking time! Here's what's headed to Panhandle waters this April

If you're looking for a good excuse to enjoy some spring weather while soaking a line, look no further. Over 43,000 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) rainbow trout will be stocked in the Panhandle Region in April.

Important dates to help plan your April

From tags sales to general season openers, there’s a lot happening in Idaho next month that you should be aware of. Staying in the loop can be the difference between applying for that coveted controlled hunt tag and watching from the sidelines. Be sure to stay up to date on all Fish and Game happenings. Here are some important dates to help you plan for the month.

2023 Lake Pend Oreille State of the Lake meeting to be held in-person on April 13

Anglers and other members of the community who are interested in the status of the diverse fish populations to which Lake Pend Oreille is home are encouraged to participate in this year’s meeting.

April hunter education courses offered in Challis and Leadore

Aspiring hunters who have not completed a hunter education course, but are interested in applying for a controlled hunt, still have a chance of getting into a course before the controlled hunt application periods end.

April fish stocking schedule for the Upper Snake Region