Improvements to the Morton Slough fishing and boating access site on the Pend Oreille River are now complete

Fri, 09/22/2023 - 09:47 | idfg-tjross

The Idaho Fish and Game fishing and boating access site at Morton Slough on the Pend Oreille River recently received significant improvements. Fish and Game received feedback from previous users about overcrowding and a desire for increased parking capacity. Fish and Game heard what they were saying, and they listened… more

Homestead Loop Road Open on Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area

Thu, 09/21/2023 - 13:38 | idfg-jbruns

Road work is completed on the Homestead Loop Road on Craig Mountain WMA. Please be courteous to other drivers on the road and keep the road looking nice by driving slow. Contact the IDFG office at 208-799-5010 if you have any questions. 

F&G closes access to waters on lands along the Snake River in the Magic Valley Region

Thu, 09/21/2023 - 13:08 | idfg-tthompson

In response to the recent detection of invasive larval quagga mussels in the Snake River at the Centennial Water Park in Twin Falls, Idaho Fish and Game is temporarily closing water access to the public on lands owned and managed by Fish and Game along the Snake River effective Sept. 21. The closure extends from… more

Several Sportsmen’s Access sites on Salmon River to close temporarily this fall

Thu, 09/21/2023 - 11:16 | idfg-mdemick

Construction work is planned to improve several Fish and Game Sportsmen’s Access sites along the upper Salmon River this fall.  These improvements will temporarily close Bobcat Gulch, Fourth of July, Colston, Deer Gulch, and South Butte sites between September 25 and mid-October. 

Youth pheasant season runs Oct. 7-13

Thu, 09/21/2023 - 10:00 | idfg-cliess

Youth pheasant hunting season kicks off Saturday, Oct. 7-13. Youth ages 17 years and younger with an Idaho hunting license can participate in the youth pheasant hunt so long as they're accompanied by an Idaho licensed hunter age 18 years or older. Anyone 18 years or older cannot hunt during the youth hunt.

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Hunters are reminded to ask first, treat landowners with respect when hunting on private land

Thu, 09/21/2023 - 07:39 | idfg-cliess

Remember the adage “treat others how you would want to be treated?” Well, that doesn’t apply to just elders and grade school teachers. Hunters and private landowners share a unique relationship that often gets overlooked until about a month or so before hunting season opens. 

With many of Idaho's hunting… more

Clearwater Region offers stocked pheasant hunting opportunities, and youth hunting area.

Tue, 09/19/2023 - 16:31 | idfg-jbruns

With the dog days of summer behind us, hunters can begin to gear up for the most wonderful time of the year, pheasant season! With only a few weeks until season opener, it is time to tune up bird dogs, dust off your blaze orange vests, and purchase your hunting license. The statewide youth-only pheasant season will run… more

Idaho Master Naturalists Summer Newsletter now available

Tue, 09/19/2023 - 14:25 | idfg-sfocht

See and read about what Idaho Master Naturalists are doing state-wide-A LOT! This newsletter is written by and is for Idaho Master Naturalists. Click here to ENJOY!

Idaho State Department of Agriculture confirms quagga mussel larvae in the Snake River

Tue, 09/19/2023 - 11:28 | idfg-rphillips

Boise, Idaho – The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) confirmed yesterday the presence of quagga mussel larvae in the Centennial Waterfront Park area of the Snake River. Multiple samples of quagga mussel at larval life stages have been foundin the Twin Falls area by ISDA’s early detection monitoring… more

Consequences of dogs chasing wildlife

Mon, 09/18/2023 - 17:27 | idfg-jbruns

Springtime and early summer bring young wildlife into conflict with our furry friends far too often. A young deer does not have the ability or instinct to avoid the playful ruff housing of dogs, and even a mature 5x5 white-tailed buck often doesn't have the stamina to outrun or hide from multiple hounds. 

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Fort Boise WMA and Roswell Marsh WHA will be closed Sept. 27 for aerial herbicide application

Mon, 09/18/2023 - 15:10 | idfg-bpearson

An aerial herbicide application will close both Fort Boise WMA and Roswell Marsh WHA for the day on Sept. 27.

“In order to cover the amount of desired acreage and the target vegetation types, an aerial application was the quickest and safest way to complete the project”, said Tyler Archibald, Regional Wildlife… more

Eagle Creek road on Craig Mountain WMA set to re-open on weekends

Fri, 09/15/2023 - 11:31 | idfg-jbruns

Great news for travelers wanting to use the BLM's Eagle Creek Road in the Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area east of Lewiston!  Repair and improvement work has progressed to the point that the road will now be available for use on weekends! Beginning this Friday, Sept. 15, the road will be open for travel… more

Cow moose dies after attempt to relocate out of Twin Falls

Thu, 09/14/2023 - 16:03 | idfg-tthompson

Note: The attached picture of the cow moose is not the moose involved in the Twin Falls incident.

An adult cow moose made its way into Twin Falls in the early morning hours of September 14 after being seen in the Snake River Canyon the day before. During the early morning hours the moose found its way out of the… more

F&G seeks public comment on proposed emergency closures on antler hunting/gathering

Thu, 09/14/2023 - 15:10 | idfg-rphillips

Idaho Fish and Game opened a public comment period on Sept. 18 regarding proposed shed antler hunting/gathering closures on public lands during and after severe winters. People can comment on a public input webpage. 

Partially due to the severe winter of 2022-23 in eastern Idaho, the Idaho Legislature… more

“Bear Fair” to be hosted at Boundary County Fairgrounds on Sept. 30

Thu, 09/14/2023 - 12:02 | idfg-tjross

If you live in North Idaho, you live in bear country, plain and simple. North Idaho is home to both black and grizzly bears, and living and recreating safely in their midst requires intentionality and specific training and skills.

Waterfowl season for youth and veterans/active military runs the weekend of Sept. 23-24

Wed, 09/13/2023 - 15:05 | idfg-cliess

Duck and goose hunting is among the coolest ways to introduce a youngster to the excitement of hunting. There's usually plenty of birds in the sky and the opportunity for a novice to experience the blinds, the decoys, and the dogs, all under the supervision and guidance of an adult.

But you don’t just have… more

Local volunteer support and engagement helps boost rainbow trout production in Williams Lake near Salmon

Wed, 09/13/2023 - 10:21 | idfg-bkelly

Welcome back to our blog series covering fisheries activities happening on Williams Lake in 2023. If you haven’t read Part 1, you can find that here. 

As a brief recap, Salmon Region fisheries staff operated a fish weir on the inlet creek to Williams Lake this spring to gauge the health of the rainbow… more

Trapper education course planned Sept. 23 in Salmon

Wed, 09/13/2023 - 09:06 | idfg-mdemick

Idaho Fish and Game will host a trapper education course in Salmon on Saturday, September 23.  The course will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Fish and Game Regional Office, 99 Highway 93 North.

Advanced registration is required, and class size will be limited.  To register, go online to Fish… more