Press Releases and Articles
Learn how to apply for nonresident Disabled American Veteran deer/elk tags for 2026
| idfg-rphillips
Nonresident Disabled American Veterans applying for tags in the Nonresident Tag Drawing for 2026 general season deer and elk hunts will have opportunities in two drawings.
Those eligible for DAV privileges, which require a service-connected disability rating of 40% or greater, will be eligible to apply for… more
Two wasted deer found near Mosquito Flat Reservoir near Challis
| idfg-mdemick
On the evening (or night) of Oct. 21, a doe and two-point mule deer were shot and left to waste near Mosquito Flat Reservoir on a closed logging road. The shooter(s) made no attempt to recover either deer, and no parts of either animal were taken. They were found approximately 180 yards apart. … more
F&G temporarily closes public access at the Eagle Fish Hatchery for asphalt resurfacing
| idfg-cliess
Idaho Fish and Game is temporarily closing sportsmen access at the Eagle Fish Hatchery while construction crews resurface roads and parking lots on the property. The closure is from Monday to Friday and is expected to last until Nov. 7.
Please note that public visitation to the Eagle Fish Hatchery will be… more
Fish and Game seeks public’s help with two wildlife crimes in Osburn
| idfg-tjross
Idaho Fish and Game is asking for the public’s assistance in solving two separate wildlife crimes that occurred in or near the town of Osburn between Oct. 19 and 22.
The first incident was an elk that was shot and left to waste off Nuchols Gulch Road in Osburn. The elk was shot behind the shoulder, and no meat… more
Pheasant stocking on WMAs has started and continues into December
| idfg-cliess
Hunting pheasants on Fish and Game's wildlife management areas is a popular fall tradition for upland bird hunters. To support this tradition, pen-raised pheasants are stocked at 24 sites across the state (including several WMAs) beginning in September and continuing into December.
Fish and Game will stock… more
Aerial herbicide spraying will close portion of Boise River WMA for about three days during the week of Nov. 3
| idfg-bpearson
A portion of the Boise Front segment of the Boise River Wildlife Management Area will be closed for about three days during the week of Nov. 3, to ensure public safety while herbicide is applied in the area burned by the 2024 Valley Fire.
Part of ongoing, post-fire rehabilitation efforts on the WMA, crews… more
Important dates to help plan your November
| idfg-cliess
From tags sales to season openers, there’s a lot happening in Idaho during November 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. Here are… more
Statewide trout stocking highlights for November 2025
| idfg-cliess
Many of Idaho’s lakes and ponds are soon going to be bolstered with Idaho Fish and Game stocking over 50,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout this November. 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
Rainbow trout stocking schedule for November 2025 in the Magic Valley Region
| idfg-Kenzie.Baratti
As temperatures begin to drop, hatchery rainbow trout stocking across the Magic Valley Region starts to slow down. However, if you’re in the Filer area, both the Filer Pond and Filer Kids Pond remain great local fishing spots throughout the colder months.
Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Magic Valley… more
Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report (10-28-2025)
| idfg-bbeller
Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for October 28, 2025, and the data discussed in this report were collected from October 20 through October 26.
We observed large increases in both angler effort and catch last week on the Upper Salmon River. Angler effort was highest downstream… more
November trout stocking schedule for the Salmon Region
| idfg-mdemick
Idaho Department of Fish and Game will stock 1400 trout in the 10 to 12-inch range in three area waters in early November.
Southwest Region rainbow trout stocking schedule - November
| idfg-bpearson
Fish and Game staff will be stocking more than 9,000 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) trout throughout the Southwest Region in November.
All fish stocked are rainbow trout. Stocking of all waters is tentative and dependent on river/lake/pond conditions (angler safety concerns); dates may change due to… more
A quick and dirty guide to white-tailed deer hunting this year
| idfg-cliess
Alright whitetail hunters, you’re up. As you head into the woods this season for white-tailed deer hunting, keep some of this information in your back pocket. Like whitetails themselves, whitetail hunters also tend to be more locale-specific, focusing on tried-and-true pockets of timber and mountain year after year. So… more
Moose relocated from Chubbuck neighborhood
| idfg-jjackson
On the morning of Wednesday, Oct. 22, Idaho Fish and Game with help from City of Chubbuck Animal Control officers and other city personnel responded to a report of a moose in a Chubbuck neighborhood.
Fish and Game staff were able to successfully tranquilize a large adult female moose and remove it from the… more
Late fall and winter can be productive for stream fishing
| idfg-rphillips
People may see anglers wading streams during frigid weather and wonder "what are they doing?" The short answer is probably catching fish.
Late-fall and winter fishing are often overlooked on Idaho's rivers and streams because many people don't want to deal with the cold, but trout and… more
Fish and Game invites anglers to help study trophy rainbow trout in Lake Pend Oreille — and win prizes doing it
| idfg-tjross
Idaho Fish and Game is calling on local anglers in the Panhandle Region to help support the state’s premier trophy rainbow trout fishery in Lake Pend Oreille — and have a chance to win prizes in the process.
Through the 2025 Lake Pend Oreille Angler Science Program, anglers can… more
What's new for the 2025-2026 waterfowl season in the Magic Valley Region
| idfg-Kenzie.Baratti
As autumn settles into the Magic Valley and the crisp morning air carries the calls of migrating birds, waterfowl hunters across southern Idaho are amped up for another exciting season.
Before heading out into the field, Idaho Fish and Game enforcement officers in the Magic Valley Region remind… more
Upcoming trapper education course offered in Jerome November 15
| idfg-Kenzie.Baratti
Idaho Fish and Game will host a trapper education course at the Magic Valley Regional Office in Jerome on Saturday, November 15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Pre-registration is required, and space is limited. To register, visit the Idaho Fish and Game website and navigate to the Education tab. The cost to attend is $9… more