Press Releases and Articles
F&G Commission sets Chinook season to open April 23 for the Clearwater, Snake and Salmon rivers
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho Fish and Game Commission approved spring Chinook fishing seasons for the Snake, Clearwater and Salmon River drainages, which will open April 23.
Fishing for Chinook will be open daily in the Lower Salmon River, Little Salmon River, Snake River in the mainstem Clearwater River, Middle Fork of the… more
Road work on Boise River WMA is scheduled for March 25-27
| idfg-bpearson
Between March 25 and March 27, Idaho Fish and Game will be grading portions of Highland Valley Road (Route F), Shaw Mountain Road (Route E), and Lucky Peak Road (Route G) on the Boise River Wildlife Management Area, which will likely affect the experiences of mountain bikers and other recreationists using the trail… more
An angler’s guide to crappie and crappie fishing
| idfg-rphillips
This story is courtesy of takemefishing.org
Crappie fishing is very popular because they are abundant and provide lots of fun fishing action, and they are considered excellent food fish and sportfish with mild sweet, white-flaky fillets. There are two species, black crappie, and white crappie, and both are… more
Tundra swan deaths continue in the Lower Coeur d’Alene River Basin
| idfg-tjross
Just recently a team of scientists from the Environmental Protection Agency, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Coeur d’Alene Tribe and Idaho Fish and Game embarked on a study to develop tools to track long-term trends in waterfowl health and exposure to lead contaminants in the Lower Coeur d’Alene River Basin. The tools… more
Fishing Bear River's Black Canyon can be fun in the spring, just watch for those high whitewater flows!
| idfg-rhillyard
It’s that time of year that anglers may be limited on places to fish due to thin ice conditions and upcoming spring runoff in rivers and streams. Don’t fret. There are still plenty of fishing opportunities, especially on reservoir tailwaters.
The Bear River below Grace Dam, called “Black Canyon,” remains… more
F&G to give away spawned steelhead from Sawtooth Hatchery this spring
| idfg-mdemick
Idaho Fish and Game’s Sawtooth Hatchery will give away spawned steelhead to the public beginning March 31.
Steelhead will be available Mondays and Thursdays on a first-come, first-served basis until spawning is complete for the year. The public can pick up a numbered tag at the hatchery’s spawning facility… more
March 21 Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report
| idfg-bbeller
Steelhead angler effort along the upper Salmon River continued to increase during the past week. The largest increase in angler effort was observed downstream of Salmon, but angler effort near Challis also increased.
Catch rates improved compared to last week’s report. Anglers interviewed downstream of the… more
Back by popular demand: Learn-to-Hunt-and-Fish day camps in the Panhandle Region
| idfg-tjross
If hands-on learning is your thing, look no further than our Learn-to-Hunt-and-Fish day camps in the Panhandle Region!
During summer 2021, staff from the Idaho Fish and Game Panhandle Region office hosted the first Learn-to-Hunt day camp at the Farragut Shooting Range Center. The class was full, and… more
Hunter education course offered April 19-23 in Leadore
| idfg-mdemick
An instructor-led hunter education course will be held in Leadore April 19-22 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. each evening, followed by a field exercise April 23 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The course will be held at the Leadore School, 111 S. 3rd Street, and is designed for students ages 9 and older. This course will… more
Onward & Upstream: The 2022 smolt trapping season begins
| idfg-sputnam
We planned to tow the 100-foot long trap upstream to the Highway 12 Bridge, which is known as the “Blue Bridge,” in late February. It spans the Snake River between Lewiston and Clarkston, Washington. However, the temperature was 10 degrees that morning and shards of river ice were still piling up in front of the trap… more
Blacks Creek's Upper Silhouette Range gives shooters a chance to 'ring steel' out to 550 yards
| idfg-rphillips
Tired of using your favorite rifle and ammo for very expensive hole punchers and want to more fun at your next day at the shooting range? Idaho Fish and Game’s Blacks Creek Range southeast of Boise has expanded its Upper Silhouette Range with a variety of steel targets at various distances to help improve your aim and… more
Lake Cascade and Payette Lake ice conditions - March 17, 2022
| idfg-mthomas
On Thursday, March 17 we checked surface and ice conditions on Cascade and Payette Lakes. Recent warm temperatures have compacted the ice layer into a uniform layer of clear ice. We did not observe very much, if any, snow on top of the ice which can make travel (on foot and motorized) more difficult. Please be careful… more
Dust off the fishing rod and plan your next family fishing outing this spring
| idfg-cliess
Old man winter is finally hitting the bricks, and as the temperatures creep up, fish get a little more active and Idaho Fish and Game stocking trucks start delivering more fish across the state.
Maybe ol’ Saint Nick delivered a new fishing pole to a kid during Christmas, or your trusty old fishing rod… more
Get prepared for spring turkey hunting season with these helpful tips
| idfg-aevans
Are you thinking about turkey hunting this spring? Not quite sure how to go about it? Outsmarting a gobbler is an enjoyable way to spend a beautiful spring day. Here are some tips to get you started on your turkey hunting adventure. General season hunts start April 15, and turkey season for youth hunters starts… more
Cedar Draw access site closed to the public due to construction
| idfg-tthompson
The Cedar Draw boating and fishing access site along the Snake River will be closed until early April due to an ongoing construction project. Located 10 miles northeast of Buhl, the access site, when open, provides camping, restrooms and a boat ramp.
To ensure the safety of the public and the construction crew… more
Draw results available for spring turkey controlled hunts
| idfg-cliess
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
Flock of red-winged blackbirds shot near Aberdeen
| idfg-jjackson
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking information regarding the illegal killing of 17 male and 4 female red-winged blackbirds near Aberdeen in Power County.
Around 6 p.m. on March 10 an individual who lived in the area of the incident heard several shotgun blasts. The individual discovered… more
Spring break fishing event March 22 at Freedom Park Pond in Burley
| idfg-tthompson
Parents looking for a spring break outdoor activity to help with their kids “what’s there to do” comments can take them out fishing in Burley next week. Fish and Game staff from the Magic Valley Region will be hosting a Take Me Fishing trailer event in Burley, March 22, 2022 at Freedom Park Pond from 10:00 a.m. to 1:… more