In The Spotlight
Idaho Fish and Game Relocates Young Cow Moose from Lewiston
Relocating a moose is not a decision Fish and Game takes lightly, especially during hot conditions, because capture and transport can place additional stress on the animal. Wildlife staff carefully evaluate each situation before determining whether relocation is the safest option for both the animal and the public.
The jacks-of-all-trades keeping IDFG’s recreation sites open
Stationed in each of the department's seven regions, Fish and Game's highly skilled Recreation Site Maintenance Foremen are responsible for maintaining hundreds of public access sites that connect Idahoans with the outdoors — and their work spans far beyond routine maintenance.
New certified-weight record for Westslope cutthroat trout shocks fish biologists
When Luke Anderson headed to the St. Maries River in search of Westslope Cutthroat Trout, setting a new state record was probably the last thing on his mind. Or was it?
Conservation Officer Chris Johnson receives American Red Cross Life Saving Award
Idaho Fish and Game is proud to recognize Conservation Officer Chris Johnson for receiving the American Red Cross Life Saving Award for his decisive and life‑saving actions during an incident on August 10, 2025.
Sage-grouse and sandhill crane tags go on sale Aug. 3
A total of 4,280 sage-grouse tags and 870 sandhill crane tags will go on sale on a first-come, first-served basis Aug. 3 at 10 a.m. MDT. Tags will be available at Idaho Fish and Game license vendors, online at GoOutdoorsIdaho.com, and by phone at 1-800-554-8685.
Fish and Game reminds Wood River Valley residents to secure attractants as black bear sightings increase
Idaho Fish and Game enforcement staff have recently received an increase in reports of black bears frequenting residential areas throughout the Wood River Valley.
ICYMI: Idaho Fish and Game Commission Meeting July 16
Watch or listen to the full recap of the July 16 Idaho Fish and Game Commission Meeting in Jerome.
IDFG Commission awards $100K to groups for conservation and recreation projects
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission recently awarded $100,000 to help support projects that enhance fish and wildlife habitat, populations, or benefit education and recreational opportunities associated with hunting, fishing, trapping, and other wildlife recreation.
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