2025-26 Idaho Big Game Season and Rules available online

The Fish and Game Commission set the new seasons and rules in March, and the public comment period garnered about 14,700 comments from hunters. The department altered many of the initial proposals based on that feedback.

Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report (04-08-2025)

DON’T BE A LITTER BUG: Spring cleaning for Idaho’s public land!

As the weather improves and temperatures warm, it’s fair to say that all Idahoan’s will be itching to get outside! Idaho Fish and Game’s Conservation Officers would like to remind those who will be enjoying Idaho’s outdoor spaces to be mindful of their trash and encourage all outdoor enthusiasts to leave our public spaces better than you found them.

Attention anglers: Spring fishing closures on multiple Magic Valley Region fisheries are in effect

In the Magic Valley Region, the Big Wood River and some portions of Silver Creek, two popular fishing streams are closed during the early spring months.

F&G offers tips to avoid conflicts as bears come out of hibernation this spring

As Idaho’s bears emerge from hibernation, Idaho Fish and Game reminds residents and visitors to be bear aware and take precautions to avoid attracting bears to homes, campsites, and communities.

Southwest Region rainbow trout stocking schedule - April

Fish and Game staff will be stocking nearly 28,000 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) trout throughout the Southwest Region in April.

Kids Creek Pond & Johnson Pond to be stocked with steelhead

Now’s a good time to grab the kids, your fishing gear, and head to a local fishing hole. Personnel from Idaho Fish and Game's Pahsimeroi Hatchery will release 200 adult steelhead in Kids Creek Pond on Thursday, April 3, followed by approximately 200 steelhead into Johnson Pond on Friday, April 4.

The closure of a portion of Boise River WMA ended on April 1, but read this before you dust off your hiking boots

Although the winter closure for a portion of the Boise Front segment has been lifted, recreationists should be aware that several trails and roads on the Boise Front Segment will close again intermittently during April and early May in the interest of public safety, as Idaho Power crews will be running heavy equipment to work on the power line that runs from the West Highland Trailhead up to the archery range, then Highland Valley Road to Highway 21.