Press Releases and Articles
Winter survival estimates for mule deer fawns, elk calves show slight increase from 2021
| idfg-cliess
Statewide survival of collared mule deer fawns and elk calves was above average through April, which bodes well for hunters: Above-average survival grows herds and provides more young bucks for hunters in the fall. Fish and Game biologists will continue monitoring through May, but traditionally less than 5 percent of… more
Celebrate pollinators at MK Nature Center on May 14
| idfg-vrunnoe
The MK Nature Center in Boise will be hosting an event to celebrate pollinators on May 14. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and costs $4 per person for ages 3 and older.
This family-friendly event will feature various education stations for visitors to learn about the importance of all pollinators to… more
May trout stocking schedule for the Southeast Region
| idfg-jjackson
Grab your fishing pole, pack the cooler, and don’t forget your fishing license! Personnel from Idaho Fish and Game’s hatcheries in the Southeast Region will be releasing over 30,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at various locations during May. Fish on!
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Rainbow trout stocking schedule for May 2022 in the Magic Valley Region
| idfg-tthompson
Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Magic Valley Region will be stocking approximately 62,100 10-12” catchable-sized rainbow trout in May. All stocking dates and numbers of fish are approximate.
Stocking of all waters is tentative and dependent on river/lake/pond conditions (angler safety concerns); dates… more
Fish and Game announces upcoming instructor-led hunter education classes in Jerome
| idfg-tthompson
Do you know someone that needs to take a hunter or bowhunter education course? The Magic Valley Region has two upcoming classes for both hunters and bowhunters.
Instructor-led hunter education class
Jerome – May 6 - 7, 2022
Hunter education classes are required for anyone born after January 1,… more
May fish stocking schedule for the Upper Snake Region
| idfg-jbrower
Check out the May fish stocking schedule for bodies of water all across the Upper Snake Region. All fish are catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) rainbow trout unless otherwise listed in the comments column. Time to grab your family and head out for a fun filled day of fishing!
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Clearwater Region waters to be stocked this May
| idfg-jbruns
As the spring time weather warms, it's time to grab your family and fishing gear and head out to a local lake or pond to enjoy the season! Fish and Game staff will be stocking over 51,600 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) rainbow trout at these locations across the Clearwater Region in May!
Stocking of all… more
Hunter education course offered in Salmon
| idfg-mdemick
An instructor-led hunter education course will be held in Salmon, May 6, 9, 11, and 13 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. each evening, followed by a field exercise Saturday, May 14 from 8 a.m. to noon.
The course will be held at the Idaho Fish and Game office, 99 Highway 93 North, and is designed for students ages 9… more
Seats available in trapper education course May 7 in Salmon
| idfg-mdemick
Idaho Fish and Game will host a trapper education course in Salmon on May 7. The course will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Fish and Game Regional Office, 99 Highway 93 North.
Advanced registration is required, and class size will be limited. To register, go online to Fish and Game’s website or visit… more
Big game/fall turkey controlled hunt application period runs May 1 through June 5
| idfg-rphillips
The application period for fall 2022 deer, elk, pronghorn, fall black bear and fall turkey controlled hunts begins May 1 and runs through June 5. Successful controlled hunt applicants will be notified by July 10.
Hunters can also apply for the first Super Hunt drawing through May 31.… more
PotlatchDeltic implements changes to motorized travel management
| idfg-jbruns
PotlatchDeltic will be implementing travel restrictions on their properties in Units 5, 6, 7, 8, 8A, 9, 10 and 10A; effectively immediately. Recreational motorized access to this property is now restricted to designated open roads and trails, with all other roads closed to recreational motorized access. These new… more
Spring Chinook Salmon Fishing Update 4/27/2022: Rapid River Run, Hells Canyon, and Clearwater River Fisheries
| idfg-jdupont
Hi everybody.
It is time for my weekly spring Chinook Salmon update (April 27, 2022). From here on out I’m going to break my updates into two parts. The first part will discuss what the run is looking like including what we estimate the harvest share will be for each of the fisheries. The second part… more
F&G staff recognizes Larry Sawyer for contributions to southwest Idaho anglers
| idfg-staff
Idaho Fish and Game staff was saddened to hear of the tragic loss of Larry Sawyer of Emmett, whose impact on southwest Idaho anglers is noteworthy and will long be remembered. It’s fair to say Larry affected, and will continue to affect, thousands of anglers through his lifetime of generosity, which is no small feat… more
Access Yes looking for landowners in the Salmon Region
| idfg-mdemick
Idaho Fish and Game is seeking to enroll new properties in its Access Yes! Program and is currently accepted bids in the Salmon Region through mid-June.
The Access Yes! Program is designed to improve hunting and angling access on or through private land by compensating willing landowners.
In… more
Salmon Region trout stocking schedule for May
| idfg-mdemick
With the warmer weather, it’s time to grab your fishing gear and go fishing.
Idaho Department of Fish and Game will stock over 3,500 catchable-sized (10 to 12-inch) rainbow trout at the following location in May.
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April 25 Upper Salmon River Weekly Steelhead Fishing Report
| idfg-bbeller
During the past week, catch rates remained good upstream of the East Fork. Anglers interviewed upstream of the East Fork in location code 19 averaged 5 hours per steelhead caught. Downstream of the East Fork, angler effort and catch was very low. One angler interviewed downstream of the Pahsimeroi River in location… more
MK Nature Center's Bald Eagle Nest: How and Why?
| idfg-sfocht
Watch the video of how the eagle nest was created!
The eagle nest at the MK Nature Center is modeled on the largest bald eagle nest ever found. While this particular nest was located in Florida, eagle nests in suitable habitat can reach huge dimensions. Nests become so large thanks to the efforts of… more
Spring fever? Fight winter woes with field work!
| idfg-mheller
Fisheries staff in the Salmon region are busy preparing for a dynamic and productive early spring field season. Each year around early-to-mid March, five juvenile rotary screw traps are installed and are generally operated from March until November. In the Salmon region, three rotary screw traps are operated on the… more