Press Releases and Articles
Kids Creek pond in Salmon stocked with steelhead
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Personnel from Fish and Game's Pahsimeroi Hatchery released 65 steelhead in Kids Creek Pond on Monday, April 12.
Kids Creek Pond is a small fishing pond in downtown Salmon, also known for good trout fishing. The pond will receive 550 catchable-size (10-12 inch) rainbow trout before May 1.
The… more
New state record steelhead landed from South Fork of the Clearwater River
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Scott Turner shows off a 39.25-inch steelhead from the South Fork Clearwater River, setting a new catch/release state record.
Congratulations to Scott Turner of Boise, Idaho on setting a new catch-and-release state record for steelhead. Scott landed the monster sea-going trout on April 11 on the South… more
Put your bird feeders up, but keep them clean says Idaho Fish and Game
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Salmonellosis outbreaks among birds have been making headlines in Idaho and neighboring states, which highlights the importance of keeping bird feeders and feeding sites clean to prevent the spread of diseases. If you want to set-up your bird feeders for spring, Idaho Fish and Game says go for it—just keep these tips… more
Most general spring turkey hunts open April 15
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General spring turkey season and many controlled hunts open April 15. Hunters will find most general hunting opportunity in the Panhandle, Clearwater, Southwest, and Southeast regions, while most other areas are limited to controlled hunts.
For full seasons and rules, see the Idaho Upland Game,… more
Should North Idaho swan hunts be controlled hunts? Hunters can weigh in
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Idaho Fish and Game held its first swan hunt in north Idaho during fall 2020 and offered 50 tags on a first-come, first-served basis. The tags sold out very quickly, which caused frustration with some hunters. As a result, the Fish and Game is seeking opinions from hunters whether to offer swan tags through a… more
Web-based tools can help hunters with big game controlled hunt applications
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As the months of May and June approach, many big game hunters find themselves doing research on which controlled hunts to apply for. Fish and Game has year’s-worth of data on their web page which are excellent resources available for hunters to use when researching controlled and general hunts.
A… more
Trails and cabins improve public access to Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area
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Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area is a 124,000-acres south of Lewiston and along the breaks of the Snake River and Hells Canyon. With a 7,900-foot elevation drop from its highest mountain peak down to the Snake River, trails are essential to access all that the WMA has to offer for hunters and other… more
What you need to know to get youth started hunting and fishing
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As the weather warms and fishing and hunting seasons approach, many families are looking to get their young hunters and anglers ready for a year of hunting and fishing adventures. Fish and Game is committed to ensuring that Idaho’s youth are offered many opportunities to grow as hunters and anglers. The first step is… more
Henrys Lake Quarterly Newsletter - April 2021
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Henrys Lake Quarterly Newsletter
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Responsible shed hunting is critical for protecting big game
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As anxious shed antler hunters prepare to take to Idaho’s hills in search of fresh bounty, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game urges them to avoid stressing wildlife trying to survive the late winter storms.
Shed antlers from deer, elk and moose are commonly found in areas where they… more
Idaho anglers are citizen scientists who help collect data by reporting tagged fish they catch
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If you have fished long enough in Idaho, you may have encountered a tagged fish. If you haven’t yet, it is probably only a matter of time until you do. No, we are not referring to a unique species of fish, but instead, we are talking about T-bar anchor tags. What are they? T-bar anchor tags are tags (usually orange in… more
Steelhead stocked in Blue Mountain Meadow Pond
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Personnel from Idaho Fish and Game's Pahsimeroi Hatchery released 100 steelhead in Blue Mountain Meadow Pond Thursday, April 8.
The trout limit is 6, all species combined. Steelhead stocked in ponds are considered in the trout bag limit. pond will also receive hundreds of catchable rainbow trout in the coming… more
Clearwater region fish stocking schedule for April
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Idaho Fish and Game hatchery personnel will be releasing nearly 30,000 catchable-size (10-12 inch) rainbow trout into the following Clearwater region waterbodies this April. It's time to grab the family and head out into the spring sunshine for a fun-filled day of fishing! … more
Changes to Camping at Lower Portneuf Fishing Access
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Idaho Fish and Game manages a fishing access site along the Portneuf River just north of Lava Hot Springs. The site is formally known as Lower Portneuf, but also the “Byington Place.” This is one of the few public access areas along the Portneuf River between Chesterfield and McCammon which makes it very popular with… more
Idaho driver’s license or state identification required to purchase adult resident Fish and Game licenses
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Idaho Fish and Game moved to a new sales and licensing system in November 2020 and with this move came several new changes. One such change is the requirement to produce a valid Idaho driver’s license so it can be scanned when purchasing resident licenses, tags and permits from a vendor. For those who do… more
Idaho Big Game 2021 Seasons and Rules brochure available online
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The Idaho Big Game 2021 Seasons and Rules Brochure is now available online on Fish and Game's website.
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The 2021 brochure, which contains seasons and rules for deer, elk, pronghorn, black bear, mountain lion and gray wolf, will be available in print at Fish and Game offices and… more
Rainbow trout and steelhead- What’s the difference?
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We often get questions from the public asking what's the difference between a rainbow trout and a steelhead. It's understandable that people would ask this given the literally BIG difference between small sized rainbow trout and large steelhead. The cool thing is that there are differences between them, but also… more
April 5 Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report
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During the past week, steelhead angler effort on the upper Salmon River continued to shift upstream. Angler effort downstream of Salmon was minimal, and the majority of anglers were observed near the confluence of the Pahsimeroi River or upstream of the East Fork Salmon River in location code 19.
The… more