Press Releases and Articles
Archery deer and elk seasons open Aug. 30 in most parts of the state
| idfg-rphillips
Archery hunters are taking to the field starting Aug. 30 and depending on the hunting unit or elk zone, most seasons will remain open through September. To see what areas are open for archery hunting, see the 2021 Idaho Big Game Seasons and Rules.
Deer and elk hunters can see the what to expect for the season… more
F&G Commission will hold a special meeting at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet Wednesday, Sept. 1 at 9 a.m. MDT at a special meeting via Zoom. People can attend in person at Fish and Game’s Southwest Regional Office, 15950 North Gate Boulevard, Nampa or by computer or call in.
Members of the public attending the meeting in person are encouraged… more
Hunters are reminded that baiting is illegal for all big game except black bears and wolves
| idfg-rphillips
Hunters are reminded it is illegal to bait big game in Idaho except for black bears and wolves in accordance with all appropriate baiting rules, and illegal baiting can lead to a citation and loss of hunting privileges.
From page 98 of the 2021 Idaho Big Game Seasons and Rules: It is unlawful to hunt any game… more
New hunters can get hunter education certification online or attend courses in September
| idfg-rphillips
New hunters interested in getting their Hunter Education certification can do so in person through courses held throughout the state in September and early October, or complete the online course and get certified without having to attend a field day.
To see a list of courses available go to the Hunter… more
September means lots of hunting opportunities for small game and upland birds
| idfg-rphillips
A variety of small game and upland bird hunting seasons await hunters in September, which means there is a wealth of opportunity to get out and enjoy mild weather and fun hunting opportunities.
Hunters need only a valid hunting license to hunt most small game and upland birds. Tags are required for… more
Cartier Slough WMA temporarily closed for habitat restoration
| idfg-jbrower
Cartier Slough Wildlife Management Area (WMA) will be closed for restoration work from Sept. 7-25. Heavy equipment will be in the area removing old culverts and improving waterways in an effort to restore the natural water flow.
Cartier Slough is a seasonal channel of the lower Henry’s… more
Fire activity and closures in the Panhandle Region may affect early hunting opportunity this season
| idfg-tjross
Between the constant aroma of campfire and the smoke-filtered views of the sun, some days it feels like a scene from a post-apocalyptic movie. It has been a long, hard fire season in North Idaho and elsewhere throughout the state, and it’s not over yet.
“While fire activity has slowed down… more
September fish stocking schedule for the Upper Snake Region
| idfg-jbrower
Cooler temperatures will make for some great fishing experiences this fall. Check out the list of family friendly fishing waters that will be stocked full of fish this September.
Fish and Game staff will be stocking a total of 7,000 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) trout at the… more
PotlatchDeltic announces lift of previous closure of Idaho public access, which includes Deer Creek Reservoir
| idfg-tjross
PotlatchDeltic Corporation Aug 26. announced changes to public access to its Idaho timberlands.
Due to recent rainfall and lower temperatures in the region, fire risk has declined. As a result, the temporary public access ban announced on July 22 will be lifted… more
Panhandle Region is monitoring for disease outbreak that is affecting white-tailed deer in the Clearwater Region
| idfg-tjross
Hemorrhagic disease outbreaks occasionally occur in the Clearwater Region and have also happened in the Panhandle Region, typically during hot, dry summers like what we’re currently experiencing.
Because of that, Fish and Game is asking anyone who sees… more
Southwest Region rainbow trout stocking schedule - September
| idfg-bpearson
Fish and Game staff will be stocking over 19,000 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) trout at the following locations across the Southwest Region in September. All stocked fish are rainbow trout. All stocking dates and numbers of fish are approximate and may change without notice due to water or weather… more
September fish stocking schedule for the Salmon Region
| idfg-mdemick
It’s time to grab your fishing gear and go fishing.
Idaho Department of Fish and Game will stock over 4,600 catchable-sized (10 to 12-inch) rainbow trout at the following location in September:
The number of trout actually released may be altered by weather, water conditions, equipment… more
Magic Valley Region rainbow trout stocking schedule for September 2021
| idfg-tthompson
Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Magic Valley Region will be stocking approximately 26,700 10-12” catchable-sized rainbow trout in September. All stocking dates and numbers of fish are approximate and may change without notice due to water or weather conditions.
For maps of these Idaho fishing… more
Compound expansion project at Lewiston F&G office begins early Sept
| idfg-jbruns
Lewiston Fish and Game office is undertaking the first phase of a regional office compound expansion project. The project(s) are being completed to make improvements to the regional office and compound area to meet expanded program needs now and into the future.
Clearwater regional management… more
Roads on Cecil D. Andrus WMA will reopen to motorized traffic on Aug. 30
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Starting Monday, Aug. 30, access roads on the Cecil D. Andrus Wildlife Management Area will be reopened to the public.
Due to seasonally dry conditions and high fire danger, WMA roads were temporarily closed to motorized traffic to mitigate the risk of fire and allow Fish and Game staff time to complete road… more
Hunters need to be aware of changes to black bear seasons in Weiser, Council area units
| idfg-bpearson
Bear hunting season is nearly here, and there are some major changes to the black bear seasons in the Weiser and Council areas, including Units 22, 31, 32, and 32A, that Fish and Game wants to remind hunters about.
When the Fish and Game Commission approved the 2021-22 big game seasons back in March 2021,… more
Walleye locations in Lake Pend Oreille during late-August
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Walleye concentrations have not changed much since the July update, with most fish still located primarily in the western portions of Lake Pend Oreille.
Most walleyes are near the Sandpoint bridges, in the northern portions of Oden Bay and around Fisherman's Island. Walleye also continue… more
Aug. 29 is the deadline to comment on proposed changes to 2022-24 fishing rules
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Idaho Fish and Game is asking for public comment on potential changes for the update of the fishing regulations booklet for next the three-year cycle (2022-2024). Anglers can find a complete list of the proposals and their explanations on the Fish and Game website on the “Public Comment” webpage. Comments will be… more