Press Releases and Articles
Moose, bighorn sheep, and mountain goat 2025-26 seasons and rules booklet available online
| idfg-cliess
Idaho's 2025-26 Moose, Bighorn Sheep, and Mountain Goat Seasons and Rules booklet is now available online, and should be hitting the shelves at regional offices and license vendors by the last week in March.
The booklet can be viewed here online.In recent years, bighorn sheep, and mountain goat populations and… more
Building better kokanee fishing through "captive broodstock" that may stabilize stocking numbers
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho Fish and Game’s hatcheries provide about 30 million fish annually for anglers, and those include about 7 million kokanee. These silvery, landlocked sockeye salmon are an anglers’ favorite because they fight hard and taste great.
In many of Idaho’s most popular kokanee fishing waters, most of the… more
Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report (03-11-2025)
| idfg-bbeller
Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for March 11, 2025. The data discussed in this report was collected between Monday, March 3rd and Sunday, March 9th.
Last week was the first week of the spring 2025 fishery where we observed a large increase in angler effort and catch… more
Southwest Region rainbow trout stocking schedule - March
| idfg-bpearson
Fish and Game staff will be stocking more than 10,000 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) trout at the following locations across the Southwest Region in March.
All fish stocked are rainbow trout. Stocking of all waters is tentative and dependent on river/lake/pond conditions (angler safety concerns… more
Fish and Game schedules public meeting in Pocatello to discuss 2025 Strategic Plan Update
| idfg-jjackson
Idaho Fish and Game’s Southeast Region will be hosting a public meeting to gather input for the 2025 Strategic Plan Update on March 20 at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Southeast Region office located at 1345 Barton Road in Pocatello.
Fish and Game’s mission is to “Preserve, Protect, Perpetuate… more
Public comment for 2025-26 migratory game bird season proposals now open
| idfg-cliess
Idaho Fish and Game is seeking comments on proposed migratory game bird seasons for 2025-26. Fish and Game staff will present all season proposals to the Commission for review during the April 15 conference call.
Hunters can review these proposals online and provide input on the Migratory Game Bird webpage. The… more
Hayden and Kids Creek ponds to be stocked in March
| idfg-mdemick
Idaho Department of Fish and Game will stock 950 rainbow trout in the 10 to 12-inch range at two area fishing holes March 24-28.
Hayden Creek Pond, located along Hayden Creek near Lemhi, ID., will receive 650 trout. Anglers will find ample bank fishing space, pavilion,… more
Idaho Fish and Game investigating two swans and three deer illegally killed in southeast Idaho
| idfg-jjackson
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking information regarding the illegal killing of two trumpeter swans and three mule deer in southeast Idaho during the last week of December 2024.
A member of the public found the dead trumpeter swans floating in the Bear River downstream from the old cheese factory… more
Hunter, bowhunter, and wolf trapper education classes coming up in the Southeast Region
| idfg-jjackson
Don’t wait until the controlled hunt application period or fall hunting seasons get here to register for a hunter education class. Now, is the time to enroll in one of Idaho Fish and Game’s upcoming certification classes in the Southeast Region while seats are still available. And, if you are looking for a… more
Rainbow trout stocking schedule for March 2025 in the Magic Valley Region
| idfg-tthompson
Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Magic Valley Region will be stocking approximately 17,100 10-12” catchable-sized rainbow trout in March. The stocking date and numbers of fish are approximate.
Stocking of all waters is tentative and dependent on river/lake/pond conditions (angler safety concerns); dates… more
Southeast Region Winter Feeding Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for March 11
| idfg-jjackson
Members of the Southeast Region Winter Feeding Advisory Committee (WFAC) will meet on March 11 at 6 p.m. to assist Idaho Fish and Game with the assessment of winter conditions and observations related to big game animals (movements, depredations, activity on roadways, body conditions, mortalities) in the Southeast… more
Instructor-led hunter & bowhunter education course offered in Salmon
| idfg-mdemick
An instructor-led hunter & bowhunter combination course is scheduled March 21-23 in Salmon. This course will certify students in both hunter and bowhunter education and is designed for youth 9 years of age or anyone new to hunting.
Trapper education course planned March 15 in Stanley
| idfg-mdemick
Idaho Department of Fish and Game will host a trapper education course in Stanley on Saturday, March 15. The course will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 pm at the Stanley Community Library, 240 Niece Ave.
2025 Strategic Plan Update public meeting held in Clearwater Region - March 12
| idfg-jbruns
IDFG’s mission is to “Preserve, Protect, Perpetuate and Manage all of Idaho’s wildlife.” The IDFG strategic plan is the roadmap the department uses to ensure we are achieving that mission. It charts the broad strategies and tactics the department will employ in the coming years to sustain Idaho’s wildlife… more
Important dates to help plan your March
| idfg-cliess
From controlled hunt results to season closures, 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.… more
Draw results available for spring turkey controlled hunts
| idfg-cliess
Spring turkey controlled hunt draw results are available now.
The results have been posted through Fish and Game’s licensing system, GoOutdoorsIdaho.com. Hunters can check their GoOutdoorsIdaho account to view their controlled hunt tags draw results for spring turkey. Email notifications will be sent to… more
Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report (03-04-2025)
| idfg-bbeller
Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for March 4, 2025. The data discussed in this report was collected between Wednesday, February 26th and Sunday, March 2nd.
The first thing I wanted to mention in this week’s report is that the Deadwater ice jam opened up on Monday, March… more
Statewide trout stocking highlights for March 2025
| idfg-cliess
Many of Idaho’s lakes and ponds are soon going to be bolstered with Idaho Fish and Game stocking over 60,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout this March. Wondering if the stocking trucks are going to be backing up to your favorite fishing hole? We asked our Fish and Game hatchery staff to boil down some of the most… more