Press Releases and Articles
Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report (10-21-2025)
| idfg-bbeller
Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for October 21, 2025. The data discussed in this report were collected from October 13 through October 19.
The fall 2025 steelhead fishery on the Upper Salmon River started to kick in last week as we observed increased angler effort and began… more
Wasted buck on Mount Idaho Grade near Grangeville
| idfg-jbruns
A whitetail buck was shot and left to waste along Mount Idaho Grade east of Grangeville. The deer was shot between the evening hours of Sunday, Oct. 19 and 9 a.m. Monday, Oct. 20.
F&G fish hatchery truck involved in a rollover accident near Bovill
| idfg-cliess
An Idaho Fish and Game fish hatchery truck was involved in a non-fatal accident on Oct. 16. The tanker truck rolled over on Highway 8 near the town of Bovill. The driver—a Fish and Game employee—sustained minor injuries after losing control of the truck. No other vehicles or properties were involved in the accident.… more
Fish salvage ordered for several canals in the Upper Snake and Southeast Regions
| idfg-jjackson
Local canals in the Upper Snake and Southeast Regions will be shut off as irrigation season ends for the year, and it is expected that many fish will be stranded as canals go dry. Rather than letting them go to waste, Idaho Fish and Game has issued a salvage order effective Oct. 31 - Nov. 30, 2025, and encourages… more
Cow moose unlawfully shot near the community of Clearwater
| idfg-jbruns
On Oct. 18, residents of the town of Clearwater notified conservation officers of two yearling moose calves frequenting pastureland just outside of a residential area. The cause of the calves’ reluctance to leave the area was soon revealed, as an adult cow moose was found alive, but debilitated by a gunshot wound… more
New to hunting? F&G’s Maiden Hunt video series is the perfect porthole for those wanting a behind-the-scenes look
| idfg-cliess
Mentoring is woven in the fabric of hunting. For millennia the tradition has been passed down through generations and shared with friends. For the tradition to continue, each generation of hunters are tasked with passing the torch to the next.
Fish and Game's Maiden Hunt Series explores how rewarding it can be… more
Hunter shoots grizzly bear in self-defense on the Caribou-Targhee National Forest
| idfg-jbrower
On the morning of Oct. 18, a big game hunter shot and killed a male grizzly bear in self-defense after it charged him from a short distance away while hunting in the North Antelope flats area of Island Park on the Caribou-Targhee National Forest.
The hunter was hiking through thick timber when the grizzly came… more
Bull shot and left to waste near Lenville Road outside of Moscow
| idfg-jbruns
Local conservation officers received a call of a dead elk 4 miles southwest of Moscow near Lenville Rd. Upon investigation, a bullet hole was found in the bull, and it appeared to die right where it was shot. Based on body condition, the bull was likely shot the morning of Oct. 11 or the evening of Oct. 10.… more
Two elk shot and not fully salvaged near Bovill
| idfg-jbruns
Idaho Fish and Game officers were notified of two elk harvested in Bob’s Creek near Bovill that were not fully salvaged. Senior Conservation Officer, Brian Perkes investigated both elk and found that the tenderloins had not been retrieved as required by state law. Both elk would have been harvested sometime between… more
F&G officers seek information about cow moose shot illegally in Adams County
| idfg-bpearson
Idaho Fish and Game conservation officers are seeking information about a cow moose that was illegally shot and left to waste in Adams County, near No Business Mountain in Unit 32A.
The cow moose was discovered on Oct. 15, about 200 yards east of Forest Service Road 245, near its intersection with the… more
The Maiden Hunt Series (Part 5): Aubree
| idfg-cliess
Mentoring is woven in the fabric of hunting. For millennia the tradition has been passed down through generations and shared with friends. For the tradition to continue, each generation of hunters are tasked with passing the torch to the next.
Fish and Game's Maiden Hunt Series explores how rewarding it can be… more
Waterfowl season kicks off in Southwest Idaho on Sunday, Oct. 19 - here’s what you need to know
| idfg-bpearson
If you haven’t pulled your decoys and waders out of storage yet, you’re almost out of time: Waterfowl season in Southwest Idaho kicks off this Sunday, Oct. 19.
In addition to charging your flapper batteries, tuning your calls, and untangling decoy weights before you head out, you should also be sure to… more
See a bat in or around your home? Don’t panic, here’s what you need to know
| idfg-scassinelli
Fall is a crucial time for bats as they migrate or prepare for hibernation. It’s not uncommon to find a bat roosting on the side of buildings or homes. However, there’s no need to panic; they are often just resting to conserve energy while passing through.
Bats are frequently misunderstood. They are not… more
Interested in teaching hunter education? Attend new instructor orientation in Jerome Nov. 22
| idfg-talberti
Idaho Fish and Game's Magic Valley Region is seeking new volunteer hunter education instructors to help ensure that the newest generation of Idaho hunters has a thorough understanding of safety, ethics, and conservation.
New instructor orientationThe Magic Valley Regional Office in Jerome will host an… more
A quick and dirty guide to elk hunting this year
| idfg-cliess
Sure, some might argue that the peak of elk season spans the first and last days of September while you traipse around the woods with a compound bow in your hand, listening for bugles. I’m not going to dispute that; however, there are several opportunities throughout the fall to go after elk, and the point of this… more
Trout pond at the Rapid River Hatchery near Riggins will close to fishing and public access on Oct. 24
| idfg-rphillips
Fishing in the trout pond at the Rapid River Fish Hatchery will permanently close at the end of the day on Friday, Oct. 24 due to the impending facility redesign and construction project at that is expected to start in November.
The trout pond will be replaced with a new adult salmon holding and spawning… more
Don't trust AI for hunting and fishing regulations; go to the source
| idfg-rphillips
Are you new school, cutting edge, and tech savvy? Beware, it could cost you a ticket if you’re getting your Idaho Fish and Game season dates and regulations from AI or search engine results. It’s better to be old school and check the printed Seasons and Rules booklets, or check online directly from Fish and Game’s… more
Pack River delta habitat restoration work to begin soon
| idfg-tjross
A large habitat restoration effort is set to begin this fall on the Pack River delta, continuing work to improve fish and wildlife habitat in Lake Pend Oreille. Construction on the third phase of the project will begin in late-Oct. or early-Nov., just east of the area locals refer to as Mud Lake.… more