Press Releases and Articles
New property acquisition expands Tex Creek WMA by 280 acres
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission approved the purchase of 280 acres during its November meeting, expanding the Tex Creek Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in eastern Idaho. Funding for the acquisition was provided by the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, onX, and Idaho Department of Fish and Game license dollars. The… more
Timber harvest planned to improve wildlife habitat and forest health at Farragut Wildlife Management Area
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A multi-benefit forest management timber harvest is scheduled to begin soon at the Farragut Wildlife Management Area and will be completed as quickly as possible.
The harvest will take place south of East Perimeter Road and west of North Perimeter Road and is designed to:
increase… more
Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation grant application period open Feb. 1 through April 30
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The Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation is accepting applications for its 2026 grants cycle. The grants program provides funding on a competitive basis to nonprofit organizations and government agencies. Grants up to $10,000 per project are available.
To qualify for grants, projects generally address one or… more
Annual Sportsmen Against Hunger Event Scheduled Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 in Chubbuck
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Do you want to do something “wild” to benefit the Idaho Foodbank in southeast Idaho? Head on over to the 19th Annual Sportsmen Against Hunger event on Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 at the C-A-L Ranch store in Chubbuck. This free event runs from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. each day. Funds raised will help feed families,… more
Public invited to free screening of Outdoor Idaho’s “Doing Good in the Great Outdoors” Feb. 10 in Pocatello
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Join Idaho Public Television, Idaho Fish and Game, Idaho Trails Association, and Backcountry Hunters and Anglers for a special screening event of a selection from the Outdoor Idaho episode, Doing Good in the Great Outdoors.
This free event will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 10 at the Bengal Theater on… more
Important dates to help plan your February
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From tags sales to season closures, there’s a lot happening in Idaho during February 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 February 2026
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Many of Idaho’s lakes and ponds are soon going to be bolstered with Idaho Fish and Game stocking over 10,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout this February. 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
Applications for spring turkey controlled hunts open Feb. 1
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Turkey hunters looking to apply for 2026 spring controlled turkey hunts can apply from Feb. 1 to March 1. See the full list of 2026 spring controlled hunts below.
NOTE: During the January 2026 Commission meeting (watch below), the Idaho Fish and Game Commission approved the 2026-2027 Upland Game, Turkey,… more
Idaho Fish and Game seeking members for working group to help develop angling regulations for the Big Wood River trout fishery
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Idaho Fish and Game in the Magic Valley are seeking members for a new angling regulation advisory working group that will help develop angling regulation recommendations on the Big Wood River in south central Idaho. These recommendations will inform proposal development by staff to be shared with the Idaho Fish and… more
Fish and Game advise area residents to use caution after group of coyotes fatally attack a dog in Sun Valley
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Idaho Fish and Game conservation officers in the Magic Valley Region received a report on Wednesday that a group of coyotes attacked and killed a dog at a residence earlier this week in the Elkhorn area in Sun Valley.
Fish and Game is also aware of additional reports from area residents describing… more
Upcoming instructor-led hunter education classes in the Magic Valley Region
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For those looking to hunt in Idaho this year, the Magic Valley Region has several instructor-led hunter education classes open for registration, with more opportunities coming available in the months ahead. Completing a hunter education class now paves the way for many exciting opportunities in the 2026 hunting season… more
Fruitland angler catches new state record rainbow trout at Dworshak Reservoir
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On Jan. 13, while many of Idaho’s anglers were breaking out the tape measure to check ice thicknesses and temperature gauges, one angler at Dworshak Reservoir had his tape measure out for a different reason.
Todd Phillips of Fruitland was taking advantage of some breaks in the cloudy weather while fishing… more
Fish and Game to capture and GPS-collar elk calves to support long-term elk management in North Idaho
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To many people, the idea of using a helicopter to locate, capture and place a GPS collar on an elk may sound like something out of a nature documentary. For Idaho Fish and Game wildlife biologists, however, it is an important and carefully planned part of managing elk herds and ensuring continued hunting opportunities… more
Ice fishing in the Salmon Region is heating up
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Winter weather finally showed up, and the ice fishing bite arrived with it. Anglers near Salmon can choose their own adventure as fishable ice has set up on Johnson Pond, Hyde Pond, and Williams Lake. Johnson and Hyde ponds are perfect family fishing options as they offer easy access and high catch rates of rainbow… more
Craig Mountain fuels reduction project begins
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Idaho Fish and Game, in partnership with the Nez Perce Tribe Forestry and Fire Management, is starting a three-year fuels reduction project on Craig Mountain. Crews will mechanically thin and grind brush and small trees to reduce wildfire risk along Deer Creek Road, Hushpuppy Road, and surrounding areas.
The… more
F&G Commission hears plan to reduce agriculture damage from elk herd on private land in Unit 32
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Idaho Fish and Game is proposing a combination of translocation and lethal removal of about 100 nonmigratory elk on private land west of Emmett during spring and summer of 2026. The goal is to reduce damages on agricultural land, which last year exceeded $1 million in this area.
Fish and… more
Break out the neoprene: Winter stream fishing is a perfect opportunity to stay outdoors and catch fish
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Ask just about anyone if standing in two feet of 33-degree water while snow somehow finds its way down the back of their base layer sounds like their idea of a good time, and you’ll probably get a resounding no. This time of year, it’s tempting for anglers to stash the rods and hang up the waders ‘til next spring. And… more
ICYMI: Idaho Fish and Game Commission Meeting Jan. 15
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Topics covered include Fish and Game's Strategic Plan; Upland Game, Furbearer, and Falconry Season Setting; 2026 Owyhee Bighorn Sheep Seasons; and more.