Press Releases and Articles
Catch more trout (or your first) with these 10 time-tested tips
| idfg-rphillips
Trout are the most popular game fish species in Idaho and plentiful in the entire state and all types of waters from small streams and ponds to Idaho's largest lakes and reservoirs. One of the best things about spring trout fishing is that anglers of all ages and experience levels can enjoy it, and… more
Grizzly sow and yearling euthanized in Island Park after becoming food-conditioned
| idfg-jbrower
On May 21, Idaho Fish and Game in cooperation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service euthanized a sow grizzly and a yearling male after they had become food-conditioned and increasingly sought out human food sources. The sow and yearling began frequenting residential neighborhoods where they became habituated to… more
Fish & Game's Youth Outdoor Skills Day event a big success
| idfg-jbrower
Idaho Fish and Game's Upper Snake Region was once again able to host their annual Youth Outdoor Skills Day event at Beaver Dick Park near Rexburg this May. Staff, volunteers and attendees were all very exited for the return of this annual event which had experienced some prior cancellations due to Covid.… more
Magic Valley steelhead hatcheries help provide fishing opportunities on returning adult steelhead
| idfg-tthompson
Steelhead are an anadromous, or ocean-going trout that are native to Idaho. Over the last 60 plus years the migration-corridor of rivers has changed due to the construction of dams along the Snake and Columbia rivers. These changes in river dynamics have led agencies like Idaho Fish and Game, and corporate partners… more
Ten tips when taking kids fishing
| idfg-mdemick
Do you want to be a rock star to your kids this summer? Consider grabbing some fishing gear and taking them on a family adventure.
From the fresh air to the excitement of feeling a tug on your line, fishing provides the perfect excuse to spend together-time outdoors. Plus, introducing… more
Bears are out of their dens and mountain lions continue to be seen throughout the Wood River Valley
| idfg-tthompson
Fish and Game has begun to get increasing reports of black bears looking for and finding food in residential neighborhoods. The key to keeping Idaho bears wild is to not allow them to access human food around neighborhoods, homes or your campsite.
After spending the winter months hibernating, black bears have… more
During the spring wildlife baby boom, young animals are better off left alone
| idfg-bpearson
Spring is here, and so is the peak of baby wildlife season. People are bound to see young wildlife when they venture outdoors during the spring and early summer, and there is a pretty good chance that they will see a baby animal that appears to be alone, with mom nowhere in sight.
While a well-… more
Results available for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat controlled hunt drawing
| idfg-cliess
Hunters who applied for controlled hunts for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat hunts can see if they drew a tag by going to the controlled hunt results webpage. Any hunter may also still apply for moose through the Super Hunt drawing, and the deadline to apply for the first Super Hunt drawing is May 31.
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F&G aware of numerous wild bird die-offs related to Avian Influenza
| idfg-rphillips
Avian influenza is infecting birds across Idaho, and Idaho Fish and Game is aware of numerous cases of wild bird die-offs. Unfortunately, the disease will have to run its course in most instances, and Fish and Game personnel cannot respond to all cases of infected wild birds.
“We are aware sick and dead birds… more
Weekly Salmon Fishing Update – May 18, 2022
| idfg-csullivan
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 picking up in the Clearwater and Lower… more
Spring Chinook Salmon Fishing Update 5/17/2022: Rapid River Run, Hells Canyon, and Clearwater River Fisheries
| idfg-jdupont
Hi everybody, it is time for my weekly spring Chinook Salmon update (5/17/2022).
Run UpdateThe migration of Idaho-bound spring Chinook Salmon past Bonneville Dam continues to surprise me. Just when I thought the run was winding down we had another surge of 6,730 adult Chinook Salmon pass over… more
Youth-only controlled hunts provide excellent foundational opportunities for big game hunting
| idfg-cliess
There’s no shortage of opportunity for kids interested in big game hunting. Budding hunters have until June 5 to apply for tags for elk, deer, pronghorn and black bear controlled hunts set aside exclusively for youth.
Controlled hunt tags are available for many of Idaho's best hunts, including 37 youth-only… more
Spring Newsletter-Idaho Naturalist News
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The spring edition of the Idaho Naturalist News (seasonal newsletter of the Idaho Master Naturalist Program) is available. Read about the 2022 Rendezvous, the ice age floods of north Idaho, see great nature photography, and more!
Idaho Parks and Recreation, Fish and Game partner with local radio stations for a “free fishing fiesta” at Eagle Island State Park
| idfg-bpearson
Memorial Day weekend marks unofficial opener to fishing season in Idaho, and to kick off the season, Idaho Fish and Game and State Parks have partnered with local Spanish-language radio stations to create a community event to introduce English and Spanish-speaking residents of southwest Idaho to fishing and… more
Take Me Fishing! trailer is headed to a pond near you in the Panhandle and elsewhere in the state
| idfg-tjross
New to fishing and looking to try your hand it? We have just the thing for you!
Anyone looking to try fishing for free is invited to visit one of the fishing trailer events hosted by Idaho Fish and Game staff in the Panhandle during May and June. Fishing trailer events are also being hosted elsewhere… more
Dworshak Reservoir tops state record bass once again
| idfg-mkoenig
Travis Wendt shows off a 23.5-inch smallmouth bass from Dworshak Reservoir, clinching the latest catch-and-release record for this species.
Congratulations to Travis Wendt of Lewiston, Idaho on landing Idaho's latest state record fish. Travis hooked the massive 23.5-inch smallmouth bass while fishing… more
Save the date: Idaho Fish and Game grizzly bear biologist to speak in Hailey
| idfg-tthompson
Idaho Fish and Game Regional Wildlife Biologist Jeremy Nicolson, who has been studying grizzly and black bears in eastern Idaho will be speaking in Hailey on Friday, June 3, at 6:30 p.m. at the Community Campus auditorium. Nicolson, who is based in Idaho Falls in the Upper Snake Region has been studying bears for the… more
Over 38,000 rainbow trout will be stocked in the Panhandle Region in May
| idfg-tjross
The sun is shining, the birds are chirping and the fish are biting! It's time to grab your fishing gear and enjoy the nice weather! Over 38,000 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) rainbow trout are headed to the Panhandle Region in May.
Stocking of all… more