Press Releases and Articles
March’s Wildlife Express newsletter wades through the lives of Idaho’s shorebirds
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When folks think about tropical, sandy beaches, Idaho doesn’t usually come to mind. Well, as far as humans go. As for the subjects of March’s Wildlife Express newsletter, on the other hand, Idaho’s shorelines are a five-star resort.
Shorebirds is a broad term, used to define birds that, you guessed it, inhabit… more
Recreationists, homeowners reminded to take precautions with their pets as coyote denning season arrives
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Amid increasing reports of coyote activity around Boise and as well as other Idaho cities, Fish and Game reminds recreationists and homeowners to take additional precautions with their pets to help reduce the risk of potential conflicts during the coyote denning season.
F&G continues to monitor mountain lion activity in McCall
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Mountain lions have been seen and reported in McCall in recent months, and Fish and Game wildlife biologists believe the lions will stick around into spring. Understandably, lions close to homes has generated questions about potential risks to public safety, and whether – or how – Fish and Game intends to deal with… more
Southeast Region Winter Feeding Advisory Committee Meeting
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Date: Tuesday, March 21, 2023- 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Address: Idaho Fish and Game Southeast Region Office
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Winter feeding update for the Southeast Region (03/17/2023)
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game with input from the Southeast Region Winter Feeding Advisory Committee (WFAC) initiated the feeding of deer and elk at several locations in the Southeast Region beginning in early February. Because of improving winter conditions across the region over the past several days,… more
How to report an illegal sturgeon harvest and be a good witness for wildlife
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You're out fishing and see someone harvest a white sturgeon and place it in a cooler, what would you do in this situation? It is illegal to harvest sturgeon in Idaho; sturgeon should not be removed from the water and must be released upon landing. Know how to report this common violation and hear tips on how you can be… more
Draw results available for spring turkey controlled hunts
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Spring turkey controlled hunt draw results are available now.
The results have been posted through Fish and Game’s licensing system, GoOutdoorsIdaho.com. Hunters can check their GoOutdoorsIdaho account to view their controlled hunt tags draw results for spring turkey. Email notifications will be sent to those… more
F&G Commission sets spring Chinook season to open April 22
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Idaho Fish and Game Commission set the 2023 spring Chinook salmon fishing seasons for the Clearwater, Salmon and Snake rivers to open on April 22. The preseason forecast is for 49,291 hatchery adults to return to Lower Granite Dam, which is located about 35 miles downstream from Lewiston.
Chinook fishing… more
ICYMI: Fish and Game Commission Meeting March 16, 2023
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Watch the full recap of the March 16, 2023 Idaho Fish and Game Commission Meeting in Boise, Idaho.
Topics covered include: 2023-2024 season setting for deer, elk, pronghorn, black bear, mountain lion and wolf; setting 2023 spring Chinook salmon season; and final decision on trapping restrictions in Unit 39… more
Moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat 2023-24 seasons and rules booklet available online
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Idaho's 2023-24 Moose, Bighorn Sheep and Mountain Goat Seasons and Rules booklet is now available online, and should be hitting the shelves at regional offices and license vendors by the last week in March.
The booklet can be viewed here online.
In recent years, bighorn sheep and mountain goat populations… more
Massive spring snow goose migration is on at Fort Boise WMA
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A feathered fireworks display is currently happening Fort Boise Wildlife Management Area near Parma, as tens of thousands of snow geese use the WMA as a stopover on their northward spring migration.
Temporary Road Closure on Mud Lake WMA
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The north shore road on Mud Lake Wildlife Management Area has been closed due to mud and snow conditions making travel unsafe for motorists and causing significant damage to the roadway.
The road will be reopened as soon as weather conditions allow it to be passable.
Please pay attention to all road… more
Fish and Game receives reports of aggressive coyotes and fox in the Magic Valley
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Amid increasing reports of coyote and fox activity around Twin Falls and as well as other areas of the Magic Valley, Fish and Game reminds recreationists to take additional precautions with their pets to reduce the risk of potential conflicts with coyotes and foxes, especially during denning season.
Fish and… more
River otter trapping season closed in the Clearwater Region
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The river otter harvest quota for Idaho’s Clearwater Region was reached on March 13 . The otter trapping season for the entire region closes 72 hours after the harvest quota has been met. As a result, the otter season for the Clearwater Region closes at 11:59 p.m. on March 16, 2023.
Any otter trapped in the… more
March 19 update: F&G deer removal project in Slate Creek at 21 CWD cases so far
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Fish and Game continues work to slow the spread of chronic wasting disease. A total of 375 deer and 8 elk have been removed from the Slate Creek drainage as of March 19. So far, of the hundreds of samples sent to the lab, 21 samples have come back positive for CWD. Wildlife staff expects to have more sample results… more
North Idaho’s Clagstone Meadows after five years of being open to the public
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Clagstone Meadows, a well-known expanse of timberland in Bonner County, has been open to the public since 2017. Although the land is privately owned by Stimson Lumber Company, several partners worked with Stimson to permanently secure the land under a conservation easement that protects 13,169 acres of lands in… more
Fish and Game wants to hear from you on 2023-24 migratory game bird season proposals in the Panhandle and elsewhere in the state
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Sportsmen input on proposed season changes helps wildlife managers understand sportsmen preferences and shapes hunting and trapping seasons.
Stonebraker parking area closed until further notice
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Due to below freezing temps and a lot of precipitation over the past week, the Stonebraker Winter Parking area at Lake Cascade is now closed until further notice.
Slushy conditions currently exist both on and around Lake Cascade. As a result, Idaho Department of Fish and Game staff have decided to close… more