Press Releases and Articles
Rainbow trout stocking schedule for December 2021 in the Magic Valley Region
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Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Magic Valley Region will be stocking approximately 900 10-12” catchable-sized rainbow trout in December. All stocking dates and numbers of fish are approximate and may change without notice due to water or weather conditions.
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November notices for Farragut Public Shooting Range
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All of Farragut Public Shooting Range will be closed to general public use on the following dates and times:
In observance of Thanksgiving: Friday, Nov. 26.
Reserved Use: The Farragut Public Shooting Range hosts activities that enhance and strengthen the shooting… more
F&G seeking public input on Idaho Wild Turkey Management Plan, 2022-2027
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Idaho Fish and Game is seeking comments on its Idaho Wild Turkey Management Plan, 2022-2027. The draft plan is open to public comment through Dec. 10, 2021. Fish and Game welcomes input from the public, and encourages references to specific sections or pages of the plan when leaving a general comment.
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F&G seeking public input on Idaho upland game, turkey and furbearer season setting, 2022-2023
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In January 2022, Idaho Fish and Game will be setting the new seasons for upland game, turkey and furbearer for 2022-2023. Hunters and trappers are highly encouraged to review the proposed seasons and changes and weigh in with their own comments. The comment period is open until Dec. 10, 2021.
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Fish and Game will offer a new mountain lion hound hunting opportunity on Craig Mountain WMA
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will be offering a new trial opportunity for mountain lion hunting with hounds on Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area (WMA). Starting December 2nd, hound hunters will have the opportunity to check out a key that allows them to access routes that are located behind locked gates… more
Hunter recipes: Gramma's wild turkey and rice casserole
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Who doesn’t love a good ol’ casserole with canned soup? Like many of you, I’m guessing that we all have a go-to casserole recipe that can be easily adapted to wild game. This is one of my in-law’s favorites, and we substituted chicken for the sous vide wild turkey in a previous Idaho Fish and Game recipe.… more
DHW, Fish and Game officials urge caution after Chronic Wasting Disease found in Idaho deer
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Idaho Department of Health and Welfare and Idaho Fish and Game are encouraging hunters to take precautions when handling deer, elk or moose due to recent detection of Chronic Wasting Disease. Fish and Game announced the first detection of Chronic Wasting Disease in Idaho in two mule deer taken by hunters during… more
MK Nature Center's Holiday Bird Seed Sale is Dec. 3-4
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The MK Nature Center will host its 15th annual bird seed sale on Dec. 3 and 4. Come and stock up on food for your favorite backyard birds. Proceeds from this event benefit educational programs and day-to-day operations at the MK Nature Center.
High-quality bird seed, including black-oil… more
Mule deer buck killed and left to waste near Burley
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A Citizens Against Poaching hotline tip on November 12, 2021 led Fish and Game Conservation officers to a mule deer buck that had been shot by a firearm and left to waste near Burley. The buck was found on what is known locally as Peterson Island east of Burley.
Mule deer buck killed and left to… more
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) and Epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) are different, and here's how they differ
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Idaho had an outbreak of epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) during summer, mostly in white-tailed deer in the Clearwater and Panhandle areas. The EHD outbreak killed deer throughout the summer and fall. Idaho Fish and Game also received positive tests for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) from two mule deer bucks taken… more
F&G Commission designates Units 14-15 as Chronic Wasting Disease management zone and authorizes emergency hunts
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission on Nov. 22 authorized the Director of Fish and Game to establish emergency hunts for increased sampling for Chronic Wasting Disease. The goal of the emergency hunts is to get a valid number of samples to determine how widespread the disease may be in the area. The hunts will be for… more
Second wave of steelhead to be stocked in the Boise River
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The good news keeps on coming for anglers. Approximately 150-200 more steelhead will be transported and released into the Boise River on Wednesday, Nov. 24. The fish are trapped at Hells Canyon Dam on the Snake River and will be released in equal numbers at five stocking locations:
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Continuing to improve habitat for steelhead in the East Fork Potlatch River
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Co-authors: Mike Greiner and Brian Knoth
This summer, Idaho Fish and Game fisheries staff completed another river restoration project on the East Fork Potlatch River. This work continues a series of projects focused on improving juvenile steelhead habitat in the East Fork in recent years (Steelhead… more
Trapper education class to be held in Jerome
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A trapper education class is scheduled for December 4, 2021 at the Magic Valley Regional Office, Hunter Education building. The class will be held from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. Pre-registration is required.
Students can sign up by visiting the Fish and Game website at www.idfg.idaho.gov and under the education tab,… more
Fish and Game officers seek information about a wasted elk near Anderson Ranch Dam
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On the morning of November 12, 2021 Fish and Game officers received a tip through the Citizens Against Poaching hotline of a wasted cow elk. The elk, which was left intact, was found approximately 40 feet off Anderson Ranch Dam Road in Unit 44 approximately half a mile south of the 134c Forest Service road.
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Idaho steelhead changes under new 2022-24 fishing seasons and rules
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Changes to the Steelhead Seasons Starting in 2022
Hi everybody. Our Fish and Game Commission met on November 16 to set seasons and limits for Idaho’s fisheries for the next three years (2022-2024). The commission approved a variety of changes to fisheries across the state including… more
Citizen Shooting Range Advisory Committee meeting on Nov. 29
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The Citizen Shooting Range Advisory Committee will meet on Monday, Nov. 29, at 6 p.m. MST. Committee members are participating in the meeting by a combination of in-person attendance and video conferencing, which the Department is hosting at the Idaho Fish and Game Southwest Regional Office, 15950 N. Gate Blvd, in… more
Citizen Shooting Range Advisory Committee Meeting - November 29, 2021
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Citizen Shooting Range Advisory Committee
Meeting and Agenda
Monday, November 29, 2021, 6 p.m. MST
Idaho Fish and Game Southwest Regional Office
15950 N. Gate Boulevard, Nampa, ID
Live stream via Zoom: … more