Press Releases and Articles
Hunters should use caution this fall waterfowl season as avian influenza sees another surge
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Avian influenza could impact Idaho waterfowl hunters yet again this fall, with the virus now discovered across much of the state. Fish and Game biologists are already seeing an increase in reports of avian mortality, the suspected cause of which is high pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).
“We are uncertain of… more
Hunters: Ask first and treat landowners with respect when hunting on private land (you may get invited back)
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Remember the adage “treat others how you would want to be treated?” Well, that doesn’t apply to just elders and grade school teachers. Hunters and private landowners share a unique relationship that often gets overlooked until about a month or so before hunting season opens. With many of Idaho's hunting seasons in… more
New website provides notices of public meetings from 200 Idaho agencies, boards and commissions
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Governor Brad Little and State Controller Brandon Woolf recently announced exciting new enhancements to Townhall.Idaho.Gov, the new public meeting website where users can now subscribe to receive up-to-date notifications for public meetings related to almost 200 State of Idaho agencies, board, and commissions,… more
Youth marksmanship skills workshops to be hosted in the Panhandle Region on Sept. 25
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Idaho Fish and Game staff and volunteers in the Panhandle Region will be hosting a Youth Marksmanship Skills Workshop on Sept. 25 at the Farragut Shooting Range Center in Athol.
The workshop is for youth, ages 9 to 17 who have successfully completed hunter education. Participants will receive one-on-one… more
Fish and Game, Magic Valley Region prepares for enhanced Chronic Wasting Disease testing
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Chronic Wasting Disease or CWD was detected for the first time in Idaho in 2021 after more than 20 years of proactive surveillance and testing. CWD is a contagious and fatal neurological disease that affects deer, elk, and moose. There is no cure for this fatal disease.
As a result of last year’s detection and… more
F&G receives multiple reports of mountain lion in Garden City and West Boise
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Between Sept. 12 and Sept. 14, Idaho Fish and Game’s Southwest Region Office received multiple reports of a mountain lion moving through western Boise and Garden City. Footage of the animal was captured on two residential doorbell cameras, allowing Fish and Game to confirm that the animal was a mountain lion.
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Fish and Game biologists monitor changes in Jarbidge River fish abundance
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Idaho Fish and Game biologists are constantly monitoring the abundance of fish and wildlife populations across the state in order to track changes that may be occurring, so that management adjustments can be made if necessary. There are literally thousands of fish populations to monitor around the state, in… more
Fall walleye and lake trout on Lake Pend Oreille: bites you don’t want to miss!
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September marks the changing of seasons and the beginning of fall. School is back in session, hunting season is upon us and cooling water temperatures can mean increased angling success for those who put in the time. Over the past months, two more walleye were turned in that contained $1000 reward tags;… more
Vamos A Pescar! Fish and Game hosts fall fishing event at McTucker Ponds near Springfield
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Join Fish and Game on Saturday, Sept. 24, at McTucker Ponds near Springfield for this free fishing event from 9 a.m. to noon. Spanish-speaking staff and volunteers will be assisting at this special event aimed at welcoming and encouraging everyone to the sport of fishing.… more
¡Vamos a pescar! Fish and Game organiza un evento de pesca de otoño en McTucker Ponds cerca de Springfield
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¡Vamos a Pescar! ¡Idaho Fish and Game está organizando un evento comunitario para presentar a los residentes de habla inglesa y español del sureste y este de Idaho a la pesca!
Únase a Fish and Game el sábado 24 de septiembre en McTucker Ponds cerca de Springfield para… more
10 tips for hunters during fire season
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With ideal conditions for wildfires to spread and with more hunters heading afield, hunters should pay close attention to fire closures and be prepared to alter their plans if necessary. They should also do their part to ensure they aren't contributing to the problem.
Here are 10 things every hunter can do… more
Help fight wildlife crime by calling the CAP hotline at (800) 632-5999
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With some hunting seasons underway and more opening soon, Idaho Fish and Game asks the public to call the Citizens Against Poaching (CAP) hotline if they witness a violation of wildlife laws.
“The public plays a critical role in detecting and addressing wildlife crimes,” said Brian Jack, Idaho Fish and Game… more
Traps, snares and pets can be a bad combination, and here's how to avoid a problem
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With many trapping seasons opening in October, upland game bird hunters and other folks recreating with off-leash pets are reminded to avoid traps and be prepared to act quickly in the event their hunting or hiking companion becomes trapped.
Most traps and snares are simple in design and easy to operate if you… more
Large adult male grizzly bear euthanized in Boundary County after repeated attacks on livestock
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On September 12, Idaho Fish and Game along with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and USDA Wildlife Services euthanized a large adult male grizzly bear in Boundary County near the town of Naples.
There has been a series of livestock losses due to grizzly bears this spring and summer, and this is the second… more
F&G Southwest Region staff offering free courses to teach hunters how to collect their own CWD samples
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During September, wildlife staff in Idaho Fish and Game’s Southwest and Clearwater Regions will be offering free courses to teach hunters how to collect lymph node samples from the animals they harvest to have them sampled for chronic wasting disease.
The courses are intended primarily for deer, elk and moose… more
Tributary 'plumes' as coldwater oasis in the Middle Fork Salmon River
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Recent years have seen above-average hot summers and below-average rain and snow, leaving many to wonder how that affects wild trout populations in Idaho rivers. While tributary streams are important for spawning and also raising juvenile fish, these small streams may play a much bigger role in other ways.
The… more
Here's what upland game bird hunters can expect for 2022
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Idaho, with one of the most rugged landscapes in the union, offers a multitude of upland game bird hunting opportunities. Whether you find yourself in the high-mountain timber or the lowland-sagebrush steppe, there’s a good chance you’re in upland bird country.
Upland game birds are sensitive to environmental… more
Youth pheasant hunt scheduled Oct. 1 in Salmon
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Idaho Department of Fish and Game will host a youth pheasant hunt in Salmon on Saturday, October 1.
Designed for youth ages 10-17, the event is free and will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The youth will begin their day at the Fish and Game office learning about pheasants and safely hunting… more