Press Releases and Articles
Master Naturalist 2022 Rendezvous registration is open; event will be Sept. 15-18 in Sandpoint
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The 2022 Idaho Master Naturalist Rendezvous will be held this September 15-18 in Sandpoint. This will be our 4th Rendezvous. It is a special time to connect with Idaho Master Naturalists around the state, see a new place, meet new people, and get education hours! The Pend Oreille Chapter of the Idaho Master Naturalist… more
F&G alerts hunters and recreationists of a confirmed grizzly sighting north of Salmon
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Idaho Fish and Game officials have confirmed a grizzly bear sighting in the North Fork area north of Salmon, an area not typically known for having grizzlies. The bear was photographed by a hunter’s game camera on May 14, and the bear was clearly identified as a grizzly. It is not known if the bear is still in the… more
Southwest Region rainbow trout stocking schedule - June
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Fish and Game staff will be stocking 103,000 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) trout at the following locations across the Southwest Region in June.
All stocked fish are rainbow trout. Stocking of all waters is tentative and dependent on river/lake/pond conditions (angler safety concerns);… more
Fishing trailer event at Blackfoot's Jensen Grove canceled
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Idaho Fish and Game’s Take Me Fishing Trailer was scheduled for a fishing event at Jensen Grove Pond in Blackfoot on June 14. That event has been canceled. Fish have not been stocked at Jensen Grove pond due to low water levels. The trailer event has been moved to Bannock Reservoir at the Portneuf Wellness Complex… more
F&G Commission will meet via conference call on Tuesday, June 14 at 9 a.m. MDT
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Idaho Fish and Game Commission is scheduled to hold a special conference call on Tuesday, June 14 at 9 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
Project WILD opportunities are now available
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Idaho Fish & Game’s Project WILD program is offering three educational courses this spring. These workshops are designed mostly for classroom teachers, but are also ideal for scout leaders, daycare providers and other adults interested in learning and sharing more about our natural world with others.
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Teach the next generation of hunters by becoming a Hunter Education instructor
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Idaho Fish and Game’s Hunter Education Program is looking for new volunteer instructors to help ensure that the newest generation of hunters has a thorough understanding of safety, ethics and conservation.
Those who are interested can learn more about the program and how they can become an instructor by… more
Weekly Salmon Fishing Update – June 8, 2022
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Welcome to our weekly Chinook Salmon Fishing Update. Throughout the next several months we will provide updates on changes to seasons and rules and share data from dam counts, creel surveys, and hatchery returns to help anglers plan their salmon fishing trips.
Fishing is in full swing in the Clearwater River… more
Spring Chinook Salmon Fishing Update 6/07/2022: Rapid River Run, Hells Canyon, and Clearwater River Fisheries
| idfg-jdupont
Hi everybody, it is time for my weekly spring Chinook Salmon update (6/7/2022). Good news! No new closures this week.
RUN UPDATENow that the migration of Idaho-bound spring Chinook Salmon past Bonneville Dam is essentially complete, I figured I would share with you the passage data in a different way. If you… more
As summer approaches, it's important to be bear smart
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With spring temperatures continuing to increase and natural food sources for bears becoming harder to find, human interactions with bear will be on the rise. With thousands of campers spending time in the outdoors, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game cautions people to be careful with their food and garbage. The… more
Hunter education courses offered in the Clearwater Region this summer
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IDFG is offering several hunter education classes in the Clearwater Region in the coming months. Students attending the Lapwai or Clearwater classes will be certified for both hunter and bowhunter education. If you or someone you know is interested in attending a class, these are the options currently available (… more
Idaho Power’s Oxbow Fish Hatchery Closed to Visitors for Renovation
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OXBOW, Oregon — Idaho Power’s Oxbow Fish Hatchery in Hells Canyon will be closed to the public beginning June 1 while the hatchery’s water intake system is being upgraded. Pending approval from federal regulators, an extensive remodel and expansion of the hatchery itself will begin later this summer, extending the… more
South Fork Clearwater River Broodstock Program : Video Series Part 2- Hatchery Spawning and Smolt Release
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The South Fork localized broodstock program is a collaborative effort with Idaho Fish and Game Clearwater Hatchery, Dworshak National Fish Hatchery, the Nez Perce Tribe and volunteer anglers. Volunteers fish for adult Steelhead to be used as broodstock to supply the needs for Dworshak and Clearwater hatcheries.… more
F&G fish crews get some unwanted guests of the smelly and venomous varieties at their fish traps
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Stepping onto the mainstem Salmon and Snake River smolt traps is like arriving at the tree on Christmas morning. One never knows what surprises may be in store. While biologists expect to find fish, Mother Nature may surprise them with a fanged or smelly intruders.
Beginning in early March and… more
From horses to huckleberries: June’s 'Wildlife Express' takes a look at Idaho’s state symbols
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Whether you moved to Idaho or were born and raised in the Gem State, it may surprise you to learn that there’s more to the state’s iconic image than just blue turf and potatoes. Idaho is a diverse outdoors state, characterized by several historic, economic and natural symbols from the mountain bluebird to the Western… more
First year-class of sturgeon reared at the Niagara Springs hatchery stocked in the Snake River
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After rearing for one year in the new Niagara Springs Sturgeon Hatchery south of Wendell, several hundred sturgeon were recently stocked in four Magic Valley locations in the Snake River. Hatchery staff from the Niagara Springs hatchery stocked the fish at Relish Beach, Bell Rapids, Thousand Springs and Niagara… more
Learn to Fly Fish – Episode 2: Equipment (VIDEO)
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The older we get, it seems there are fewer opportunities to learn new hobbies or skills. But learning can be a fun challenge, and learning to fly fish is no different. Not only do you get to enjoy the great outdoors, but it’s an opportunity to constantly challenge one’s self and improve, and knowing the equipment… more
Fungus that causes white-nose syndrome detected in three Idaho bat species at Minnetonka Cave
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Idaho Fish and Game received confirmation that six bats tested positive for a fungus that leads to a deadly disease known as “white-nose syndrome.” The bats were located in Minnetonka Cave in Bear Lake County, and it’s the first case of the fungus ever being detected in Idaho after a decade of testing.
“We’re… more