Press Releases and Articles
F&G commission meeting Nov. 13-14 in Pocatello
| idfg-bpearson
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet in Pocatello on Nov. 13-14, with the public hearing starting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13 in the Southeast Regional Office at 1345 Barton Rd. People can address the commission on any matters related to Fish and Game at that time.
The meeting will continue at 8 a.m.… more
Nov. 4: Upper Salmon River Steelhead fishing report
| idfg-bbeller
Steelhead fishing this past week on the upper Salmon River was noticeably impacted by a stretch of unseasonably cold weather that persisted from late Monday afternoon through Friday. During this time, the river upstream of Deadwater was flowing with frazil ice and no angler interviews were obtained from this area.… more
Cow elk carcasses dumped near Georgetown
| idfg-jjackson
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is investigating two cow elk that were killed, partly processed, and then dumped approximately one mile north of Georgetown on Red Canyon Road in Bear Lake County. A sportsman in the area discovered and reported the wasted meat to Fish and Game on Monday, October 28.
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Trapper education course scheduled Nov. 9 in Salmon
| idfg-mdemick
Idaho Fish and Game will host a trapper education course in Salmon on Saturday, November 9 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Fish and Game Office, 99 Highway 93 North.
The 8-hour course provides students with interactive, hands-on training from experienced trapping instructors. Basic trapping techniques with safety… more
Wolf trapper certification course scheduled Nov. 16 in Salmon
| idfg-mdemick
Trappers are reminded that Idaho rules require trappers to successfully complete a Wolf Trapper certification course before they can purchase wolf trapping tags.
A wolf trapper certification course will be held in Salmon on Saturday, November 16 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Fish and Game office, 99 Highway 93… more
Young angler breaks state record with 36.5-inch rainbow trout
| idfg-mkoenig
Sophie Egizi lands a new catch-and-release Gerrard rainbow trout from Lake Pend Oreille.
Congratulations to Sophie Egizi on setting a new catch-and-release record Gerrard rainbow trout! The 8-year-old angler wrangled up the 36.5-inch monster while trolling flies on on Idaho's famous Lake… more
Characterizing the Annual Chinook Salmon Run in Real Time
| idfg-kcoykendall
Every year, Chinook Salmon that hatched in Idaho streams and hatcheries up to six years prior, return from the ocean to their natal riverine habitat to spawn. The spring/summer-run Chinook Salmon arrive in the Snake River and its tributaries from April to August and spawn in August through September. These… more
Monitoring the entire Journey of Wild Chinook Salmon
| idfg-jpoole
In recent blog articles, you’ve learned about new fish detection systems being installed on rivers in Idaho and how managers use these systems to gain a snapshot of tagged fish in a particular place (read those blogs here and here). With more of these systems in place, managers can track and monitor the journey of… more
Late fall and winter can be productive for stream fishing
| idfg-rphillips
People may see anglers wading streams during frigid weather and wonder "what are they doing?" The short answer is, probably catching fish.
Late fall and winter are often overlooked on Idaho's rivers and streams for the simple reason many people don't want to deal with the… more
Tips to keep anglers on top of the ice
| idfg-jbrower
It is cold
As temperatures take a dive around the state, anglers are often tempted to venture onto thin ice. Here are a few safety tips to ensure your ice fishing adventure doesn't become a polar plunge.
Safety First!
Ice fishing is generally a safe… more
Panhandle Region operating November check stations to monitor for chronic wasting disease
| idfg-mellstrom
Idaho Fish and Game staff will be collecting samples from deer at hunter check stations across the Panhandle over two weekends in November as part of a statewide surveillance program for chronic wasting disease.
Check stations will be operated November 16, 17, 23 and 24 from 10 a.m. to sunset. Check stations… more
Anglers: don't overlook catching whitefish in Idaho's rivers and streams
| idfg-rphillips
Anglers may be overlooking one of Idaho’s abundant and fun-to-catch stream fish – mountain whitefish – and late fall and winter are some of the best times to catch them.
Before talking about catching whitefish, let’s clear up a few misconceptions. Whitefish are not a so-called “trash fish,” they’re… more
Fort Boise WMA Entrance Road Closed November 1 for Maintenance
| idfg-eoneale
The primary access road leading to Fort Boise Wildlife Management Area (WMA) will be closed November 1st (Friday) from 9:00am to 2:30pm for scheduled maintenance.
The crossing is part of a resurfacing project on Old Fort Boise Road which should take just a few hours to complete. WMA users visiting… more
Public’s Help Sought in Big Game Poaching Cases
| idfg-eoneale
Fish and Game is asking the public for information regarding two suspected poaching cases in the Garden Valley/Lowman area. Citizens Against Poaching (CAP) is offering a reward for information in both cases and callers can remain anonymous. Contact CAP at 1-800-632-5999 twenty four hours a day.
Fish and Game… more
Hatchery highlights for November: Notable fish stockings around the state
| idfg-bpearson
Idaho Fish and Game stocks over 30 million fish from its hatcheries into waters throughout the state every year, providing Idahoans with fishing opportunities for a variety of species.
With so many fish stocked in so many places, it can be hard for anglers to sift through the stocking forecasts and records to… more
Calling all hunters: Please fill out your hunter reports if you're done for the season
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho Fish and Game needs help from all big game hunters to fill out their hunter reports whether or not they harvested. With many general any weapon deer seasons winding down, hunters who are done can fill out their reports online or by calling (877) 268-9365. The phone option is available 24 hours per day and seven… more
Oct 28: Upper Salmon River Steelhead fishing report
| idfg-bbeller
Steelhead angler effort on the upper Salmon River noticeably increased over the past week.
Most bank anglers were interviewed downstream of North Fork while boat anglers were more commonly encountered upstream of Deadwater. Angler effort upstream of Salmon in location code 17 remained low. Additionally, effort… more
Challis-area hunters should be aware of BLM wild horse gather
| idfg-scassinelli
If you’re planning to hunt in Unit 36A, please be aware that the BLM Challis Field Office plans to use a helicopter and ground crews to gather wild horses. The gather begins November 5 and is expected to last 5 to 9 days.
The gather area is bordered on the north by the Salmon River, on the west by the East… more