Idaho Fish and Game seeking members for working group to help develop angling regulations for the Big Wood River trout fishery
Idaho Fish and Game in the Magic Valley are seeking members for a new angling regulation advisory working group that will help develop angling regulation recommendations on the Big Wood River in south central Idaho. These recommendations will inform proposal development by staff to be shared with the Idaho Fish and Game Commission, the general public, and then be considered for implementation by the Idaho Fish and Game Commission.
Fish and Game advise area residents to use caution after group of coyotes fatally attack a dog in Sun Valley
Idaho Fish and Game conservation officers in the Magic Valley Region received a report on Wednesday that a group of coyotes attacked and killed a dog at a residence earlier this week in the Elkhorn area in Sun Valley.
Upcoming instructor-led hunter education classes in the Magic Valley Region
For those looking to hunt in Idaho this year, the Magic Valley Region has several instructor-led hunter education classes open for registration, with more opportunities coming available in the months ahead.
Fruitland angler catches new state record rainbow trout at Dworshak Reservoir
The rainbow trout came in at 20.03 pounds and edged the former record by a mere .03 pounds. Congratulations on the new spot atop the Idaho state record books!
Fish and Game to capture and GPS-collar elk calves to support long-term elk management in North Idaho
Each year, Fish and Game staff in the Panhandle Region conduct limited helicopter operations to deploy GPS collars on elk calves. The data collected help biologists better understand where elk live, how they move across the landscape and what factors influence survival—information that directly supports science-based elk management.
Ice fishing in the Salmon Region is heating up, kids ice fishing derby scheduled for February 7
Winter weather finally showed up, and the ice fishing bite arrived with it. Anglers near Salmon can choose their own adventure as fishable ice has set up on Johnson Pond, Hyde Pond, and Williams Lake.
Craig Mountain Fuels Reduction Project Begins
A three-year fuels reduction project will help reduce wildfire risk on Craig Mountain. Crews will thin and grind brush and small trees along Deer Creek Road and other nearby areas. The first phase begins Jan. 19, 2026, through mid-April. About 780 acres will be treated over three years, improving firefighter access and safety. Please stay clear of project areas while crews are working.
F&G Citizens Shooting Range Advisory Committee to meet Jan. 29 at 6 p.m. MST in Boise and virtually
The Idaho Fish and Game Citizens Shooting Range Advisory Committee will hold its first meeting on Jan. 29 at 6 p.m. MST at Fish and Game's headquarters building at 600 S. Walnut Street in Boise. There will be no opportunities for public comment or interaction with the committee during the meeting.
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