Press Releases and Articles
March 15 Upper Salmon River Steelhead fishing report
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Steelhead angler effort on the upper Salmon River increased again during the previous week, especially in the areas downstream of North Fork, in location code 15. Angler effort upstream of North Fork was similar to last week with bank and boat anglers spread out between Challis and North Fork. Anglers interviewed… more
Winter survival for mule deer fawns and elk calves tracking slightly above average
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Statewide winter survival for mule deer fawns and elk calves fitted with tracking collars was average to slightly above average through the end of February.
"From a statewide perspective, winter survival is tracking very close to what we saw last year," said Rick Ward, deer and elk program coordinator… more
Fish and Game seeks comments about several proposed rule changes
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Idaho Fish and Game is launching a negotiated rulemaking process and wants to hear from the public about four dockets of proposed rule changes. The comment period opened on March 3. To view the negotiated rulemaking notices, visit https://adminrules.idaho.gov/bulletin/2021/03.pdf.
People can view and comment… more
Catch fish for the future--S. Fork broodstock collection update as of March 16
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Updates provided by regional Sr. fisheries technician, Allison Lebeda:
Idaho Fish and Game staff and volunteers are making great progress in meeting the 2021 steelhead broodstock collection goal from the South Fork Clearwater River, but help is still needed! So far, with the help of more than 230 anglers, 577… more
Fish & Game to host Lake Pend Oreille State of the Lake public meeting virtually on March 24
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Fishery staff will share updates on the Lake Pend Oreille fishery and activities planned for 2021 at the annual State of the Lake public meeting online on Wednesday, March 24 starting at 6 p.m. PDT.
Anglers and other community members interested in the status of the diverse fish stocks in Lake Pend… more
Nonresident regular deer tags sold out, whitetail tags available; returned tags go on sale April 22
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Nonresident regular deer tags have sold out, and nonresident whitetail-only tags are likely to sell out soon. Nonresident hunters can buy a whitetail tag online or at vendors, or see the current availability of nonresident tags on the nonresident tag quota webpage. Some nonresident elk tags also remain.
The… more
More donated trout being stocked in Southwest Idaho waters
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Trout destined for restaurant dinner plates are instead coming to Southwest Idaho fishing waters, the result of a pandemic-induced sluggish economy and temporary restaurant closures across the country.
Blind Canyon Aqua Ranch near Wendell, Idaho has donated more than 50,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout, all… more
Area bird lovers asked to temporarily remove and clean bird feeders due to a suspected outbreak of salmonellosis
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Update: Put your bird feeders up, but keep them clean says Idaho Fish and Game
Wild birds that frequent feeders in the winter can be especially susceptible to disease outbreaks of salmonellosis, due to the large numbers of birds coming to feeders.
Outbreaks associated with bird… more
Lake Cascade produces another state record perch
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Congratulations to Adam Mann of Mosinee, Wisconsin, on landing the latest record yellow perch from Lake Cascade. After being weighed locally on a certified scale and inspected by a Fish and Game biologist, Mann was awarded a new certified-weight state record for his 3.22-pound perch that was … more
Cougar in Canfield Mountain area serves as a reminder to use caution
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Fish and Game has confirmed a report of a mountain lion in the Canfield Mountain area. To keep residents, visitors, pets, as well as wildlife safe, Fish and Game encourages everyone to follow these safety tips and suggestions when they recreate or live near mountain lion habitat.
Personal safety
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Fish and Game to study the catch rates, survival and abundance of rainbow trout in Lake Pend Oreille
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Anglers on Lake Pend Oreille are asked to watch for tagged rainbow trout they may catch during 2021-22 and report tagged fish numbers to Fish and Game. Biologists are launching a new research program to study the angler use of the fishery.
The study is dependent on anglers reporting where and when they catch… more
F&G Commission will meet March 17-18 in Nampa
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The Fish and Game Commission will meet in Nampa on March 17-18, with the public hearing starting at 7 p.m. MDT Wednesday, March 17, at the Southwest Region Office, 15950 N. Gate Blvd. People can address the Commission about any matters related to Fish and Game at that time. The public hearing will not be streamed live… more
Citizen Shooting Range Advisory Committee meeting on March 15
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The Citizen Shooting Range Advisory Committee will meet on Monday, March 15 at 6 p.m. MDT. Committee members are participating in the meeting by a combination of in-person attendance and video conferencing, which the Department is hosting at the Nampa Regional Office, 15950 N. Gate Blvd.
Committee members are… more
Citizen Shooting Range Advisory Committee Meeting - March 15, 2021
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Citizen Shooting Range Advisory Committee
Meeting and Agenda
Monday, March 15, 2021, 6 p.m. MDT
Idaho Fish and Game Southwest Regional Office
15950 N. Gate Boulevard, Nampa, ID
Live stream via Zoom: … more
Prescribed burn scheduled the week of March 15th near Billy Creek on Craig Mtn WMA
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Idaho Fish and Game staff in coordination with Idaho Department of Lands, Bureau of Land Management and University of Idaho will be conducting a small 40 acre prescribed burn near the Billy Cr administrative site. The burn will take place the week of March 15th, pending acceptable weather. The purpose of the burn has… more
Spring fishing awaits in North America’s deepest river gorge – Hells Canyon reservoirs
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If you’re like me, you’ve been dreaming of warmer days filled with fishing, hiking, and camping. In some parts of Idaho where the snow is still deep, these days might seem far away. However, warm days are right around the corner at the reservoir complexes on the Lower Snake River.
Hells Canyon, Brownlee, and… more
Grad Study Update - Where are wild steelhead spawning?
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Written by Will Lubenau, University of Idaho
Spring is just around the corner! That means University of Idaho and Idaho Fish and Game personnel have resumed tagging for the steelhead encounter rate and catch-and-release study. Spring tagging for 2021 will be the final field component for the project and we… more
March 8 Upper Salmon steelhead report: Ice out on the river sparked a surge in angling
| idfg-bbeller
Steelhead angler effort on the upper Salmon River increased substantially during the past week. Angler effort increased in all location codes, and the majority of anglers were observed fishing between the Middle Fork Salmon and Pahsimeroi rivers in location codes 15, 16, and 17.
Anglers interviewed… more