April's 'Wildlife Express' goes hoppin' down the bunny trail

Mon, 04/08/2024 - 09:56 | idfg-cliess

Rabbits, bunnies, hares, wabbits—whatever you call them, we know one when we see one. Every bunny knows that. 

Believe it or not, there are five different members of the rabbit family found in Idaho, and divided amongst them are two groups: rabbits and hares. And there are several ways to tell them apart.… more

Join Fish and Game in celebrating 125 years of conserving Idaho’s wildlife

Fri, 04/05/2024 - 14:45 | idfg-rphillips

In 1899, the Idaho Legislature established the Idaho Department of Fish and Game to preserve, protect, perpetuate, and manage Idaho's fish, wildlife and habitat on behalf of the public, and Fish and Game officials invite people to share in celebration of that mutual effort. 

Through the invaluable support… more

Fish and Game is recruiting new volunteer Range Safety Officers at the Farragut Shooting Range Center in Athol

Fri, 04/05/2024 - 14:04 | idfg-tjross

Idaho Fish and Game is recruiting new Range Safety Officers at the Farragut Shooting Range Center in Athol. 

Anyone interested in becoming an RSO is encouraged to reach out to Cory Blanchard at cory.blanchard@idfg.idaho.gov or 208-683-1499.

Access Yes! looking for landowners in the Salmon Region

Fri, 04/05/2024 - 10:09 | idfg-mdemick

Fish and Game is seeking to enroll new properties in its Access Yes! Program, which improves public access to or through private land by compensating willing landowners who provide access. 

In addition to receiving monetary compensation, landowners can specify conditions upon public access that best meet… more

F&G officers seek information about five elk shot and left to waste in Unit 39

Fri, 04/05/2024 - 09:51 | idfg-bpearson

In early March, conservation officers in Southwest Idaho discovered a total of five elk that were shot out of season and left to waste in two incidents in Unit 39, and are asking for the public for any information regarding these two cases.

At the first location, officers found three cow elk that had been shot… more

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

Wed, 04/03/2024 - 14:41 | idfg-tjross

If you're looking for a good way to kick off spring, look no further. Over 33,000 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) rainbow trout will be stocked in the Panhandle Region in April.

Stocking of all waters is tentative and dependent on river/lake/pond conditions (angler safety concerns); dates may… more

Don't miss this evening lecture series at the MK Nature Center, 'What's Up With Wapiti?'

Wed, 04/03/2024 - 13:59 | idfg-sfocht

At 6:30 p.m. on the evening of April 11, MK Nature Center will host Idaho Fish and Game's Deer and Elk Coordinator, Toby Boudreau, as their April speaker.

Toby will present an overview of elk in North America—from the first encounters with Europeans, their biology and their habits, to modern day elk management… more

Spring 2024 CWD Management Action Wrap-up

Tue, 04/02/2024 - 13:04 | idfg-jbruns

Now that the second year of the Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) management action has concluded, Idaho Fish and Game would like to take this opportunity to share the results. The three-week CWD management action took place from February 5th through February 23rd within the Slate Creek “hot spot” area, which consists of… more

April fish stocking schedule for the Upper Snake Region

Tue, 04/02/2024 - 09:09 | idfg-jbrower

With any luck, spring will begin to show itself in Eastern Idaho and we can begin to shake off those winter blues and enjoy some time outdoors fishing at one of the many stocked fishing locations. Fish and Game staff will be placing 6,000 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) trout into the following bodies of… more

Wild turkeys with backpacks - a project to learn more about nesting, habitat use and survival of wild turkeys in North Idaho

Mon, 04/01/2024 - 16:06 | idfg-tjross

Turkeys, turkeys and more turkeys. Anyone who has lived in the Panhandle for more than a couple of months knows there is no shortage of wild turkeys in North Idaho. While some might understandably find wild turkeys pesky, many others continue to value the incredible hunting opportunity they provide. 

To… more

Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report (04-02-2024)

Mon, 04/01/2024 - 14:50 | idfg-bbeller

Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for April 2, 2024. The data included in this report was collected between Monday, March 25 and Sunday, March 31, 2024.

Angler effort continued to shift more upriver last week. Angler effort was very low in the areas downstream of Salmon, ID,… more

F&G announces 'Introduction to Wing Shooting' skills course in Southwest Idaho

Mon, 04/01/2024 - 10:37 | idfg-bpearson

Idaho Fish and Game’s Southwest Region, in partnership with Snake River Quail Forever, has announced a new course titled "Introduction to Wing Shooting," slated to run on the fourth Sunday of each month from April to July at the Black's Creek Public Shooting Range Complex, 2420 E. Kuna-Mora Road, Kuna.

Targeting… more

E-tagging for salmon/steelhead is now available. Here’s everything you need to know

Mon, 04/01/2024 - 10:25 | idfg-cliess

Idaho Fish and Game’s new electronic salmon and steelhead permit rollout—aka e-tags—is now available through the Go Outdoors Idaho mobile app.

Selecting an e-tag is optional when buying salmon and steelhead permits online and in-person, and paper tags are still available for those who prefer the traditional… more

Moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat controlled hunt application period is now open

Mon, 04/01/2024 - 08:14 | idfg-cliess

The application period for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat controlled hunts is now open and runs through April 30. Hunters can apply online, at any Fish and Game office, license vendor or by telephone by calling (800) 554-8685. 

Hunters are reminded that Fish and… more

Deadline to apply for Citizens Shooting Range Advisory Committee is extended to Oct. 31

Sun, 03/31/2024 - 16:42 | idfg-rphillips

Idaho Fish and Game is seeking public volunteers to serve on a Citizens Shooting Range Advisory Committee that recommends which public shooting ranges should receive grant funds totaling up to $550,000 annually. 

Anyone interested in applying for a position on the Citizens Shooting Advisory… more

Rainbow trout schedule for May 2024 in the Clearwater Region

Fri, 03/29/2024 - 16:24 | idfg-jbruns

Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Clearwater Region will be stocking approximately 33,500 catchable-sized rainbow trout in May. All stocking dates and numbers of fish are approximate.

Don’t forget to purchase your 2024 fishing license!

Stocking of all waters is tentative and dependent on river/lake/… more

Wolf trapping season closes April 1 in 19 counties due to federal court order

Fri, 03/29/2024 - 11:11 | idfg-rphillips

Due to a federal court decision, wolf trapping seasons in 19 counties are closed effective April 1, and through June 30, 2024. See map below. 

A March federal court decision was based on wolf trapping's alleged potential effect on grizzly bears.

“We’re very disappointed in this decision,” Fish and… more

Mountain lion sightings reported in Twin Falls neighborhoods

Thu, 03/28/2024 - 15:05 | idfg-tthompson

NOTE: The banner image is not a picture of the reported mtn. lion in Twin Falls.

Over the last week, residents of Twin Falls have reported sightings of a mountain lion within city limits. Initial reports were in neighborhoods around Carriage Lane and Addison Ave. and more recently in the… more