Press Releases and Articles
Hunter shoots grizzly bear in self-defense near Henrys Lake
| idfg-jbrower
On the evening of Sept. 30, a hunter shot and killed a large adult female grizzly bear in self-defense after it charged the man while hunting for elk, northwest of Henrys Lake.
The hunter was moving through heavy timber when the large grizzly came out of the brush a short distance away from him.… more
Upper Salmon River Steelhead Update - 10/03/2023
| idfg-bbeller
Hi everyone, now that we are into October, we thought it would be a good time to issue the first steelhead fishing report for the fall 2023 season on the Upper Salmon River. IDFG personnel made multiple trips downriver last week to check for anglers and collect interviews. While there were a small number of anglers out… more
Reminder about important changes to waterfowl seasons in the Panhandle
| idfg-tjross
Hunters are reminded that season dates for Canada geese in Area 3 now include a split season. It is important for hunters to remember the Canada goose season will be closed for a 12-day period from Oct. 23–Nov. 3, opening again on Nov. 4. For more information, see page 9 in the 2023-24 Idaho Migratory Game Bird… more
(VIDEO): Here's what deer and elk hunting will look like in 2023
| idfg-cliess
With general archery seasons wrapping up in most parts of the state and deer and elk rifle seasons just around the corner, here is some helpful information to help temper hunters' expectations.
Wolf trapper education class coming to Pocatello Oct. 7
| idfg-jjackson
Idaho Fish and Game is hosting a wolf trapper education class in Pocatello on Saturday, Oct. 7, and there is still space available. The class will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Idaho Fish and Game Regional Office located at 1345 Barton Road in Pocatello.
Anyone intending to trap wolves in Idaho must… more
October trout stocking schedule for the Southeast Region
| idfg-jjackson
Personnel from Idaho Fish and Game’s hatcheries in the Southeast Region will be releasing over 203,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at various locations during October! This is no trick… it is all treat!!
Important dates to help plan your October
| idfg-cliess
From tags sales to season openers, there’s a lot happening in Idaho during October that you should be aware of. Staying in the loop can be the difference between applying for that coveted controlled hunt tag and watching from the sidelines.
Be sure to stay up to date on all Fish and Game happenings. Here are… more
F&G Commission closes fishing, hunting and trapping along portion of Snake River due to recent detection of quagga mussel larvae
| idfg-cliess
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission met via conference call on Friday morning, Sept. 29 and voted to close fishing, hunting and trapping below the high-water mark of the Snake River around Twin Falls where quagga mussel larvae were detected. The closure will span approximately 23 miles of the Snake River, from the… more
Henrys Lake Newsletter - Fall 2023
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Idaho, Utah fish and wildlife agencies to provide updates on Bear Lake fishery at public meeting on Oct. 17
| idfg-jjackson
Fisheries biologists from the Idaho Department of Fish and Game and the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources will share updates on the Bear Lake fishery, as well as work plans for 2024, at an upcoming public meeting.
The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 17 at 6 p.m. at the Garden City Convention Center… more
F&G cancels Oct. 5 returned nonresident tag sale due to few tags and licensing system upgrades
| idfg-cliess
Idaho Fish and Game has cancelled its returned nonresident tag sale scheduled for Oct. 5 due to few tags available and scheduled upgrades to the licensing system.
“We have concerns that we have such a small number of tags and some known system issues that could frustrate a lot of hunters, which we… more
F&G Commission will meet via special conference call on Friday, Sept. 29 at 8 a.m. MDT
| idfg-cliess
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission is scheduled to hold a special conference call on Friday, Sept. 29 at 8 a.m. MDT. People can attend in person at Fish and Game’s Headquarters Office at 600 S. Walnut in Boise or visit a regional office to listen in.
The special meeting will not include a public hearing, and no… more
Southwest Region rainbow trout stocking schedule - October
| idfg-bpearson
Fish and Game staff will be stocking more than 31,000 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) trout at the following locations across the Southwest Region in October. Many community ponds in Southwest Idaho are getting their first shot of fish since spring, as fall approaches and water conditions improve – making for… more
Pheasant season opens Oct. 14 or Oct. 21 depending on the area
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Pheasant season opens Oct. 14 in North Idaho and Oct. 21 in South and East Idaho. See area maps for opening dates on page 11 of the Idaho Upland Game, Turkey and Furbearer seasons and rules.
Fish and Game will stock nearly 30,000 pheasants this year at locations in every region of the state. Hunters can see a… more
F&G provides millions of acres of access for hunting
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Hunting season is here, and a question we commonly get is, “Where can I go hunting?” There’s a lot of good answers to that question in Idaho, starting with nearly two-thirds of the state is public land — and most of it is open for hunting.
Idaho Fish and Game also provides more access for sportsmen and… more