Press Releases and Articles
Fish and Game to host ‘Behind-the-Scene’ informational meetings in Salmon and Challis
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Do you like to hunt or fish? See what goes on behind the scenes at Fish… more
March 14 Upper Salmon River Weekly Steelhead Fishing Report
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The Deadwater ice jam broke free towards the end of last week, and steelhead angler effort downstream of North Fork increased considerably. The majority of data for this week's report was collected between Friday and Sunday because of cold weather earlier in the week.
The highest amount of angler effort over… more
Winter survival for mule deer fawns and elk calves tracking slightly above average
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Statewide winter survival for mule deer fawns and elk calves fitted with tracking collars was average to slightly above average through the end of February.
"From a statewide perspective, winter survival is tracking very close to what we saw in past two years," said Toby Boudreau, deer and elk program… more
F&G Commission special meeting March 23-24 in Boise
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The Commission will hold the public hearing and business meeting at the Fish and Game Headquarters Office at 600 S. Walnut St. in Boise. A public hearing will begin on March 23 at 7 p.m. MDT in the Sawtooth Room. Those wishing to speak to the Commission during the public hearing will have a three-minute time limit,… more
Tracking Salmon and Steelhead with PIT Tags: Lemhi River
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Passive Integrated Transponder tags are commonly used to monitor fish distribution and movement. Commonly known as a "PIT" tag, it is similar to a microchip and about the size of a grain of rice. In adult fish, the tag is typically inserted into the back of the fish near the dorsal fin, and inserted into the body… more
Public comment now open for 2022-23 migratory game bird season proposals
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Idaho Fish and Game is seeking comments on proposed migratory game bird seasons for 2022-23. Fish and Game staff will present all season proposals to the Commission for review during the April 14 conference call.
Waterfowl hunters can review these proposals online and provide input on the Migratory Game Bird… more
Wild turkeys relocated to the South Hills near Oakley to bolster the existing turkey population
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In an effort to supplement the dwindling population of wild turkeys in the Big Cottonwood area of Game Management Unit 54 northeast of Oakley, 36 turkeys were captured and relocated to the area in early February. The turkeys, which included toms, jakes and hens were captured near Pocatello by volunteers with the… more
Lake Cascade and Payette Lake ice conditions - March 10, 2022
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On Thursday, March 10 I checked surface and ice conditions on Cascade and Payette Lakes. While conditions remain safe for fishing, recent warm temperatures and rain have dramatically changed the ice profiles on each lake. In particular, much of the "white" ice in previous weeks has been compressed into a more uniform… more
Deadwater ice jam is out! Grab your steelhead gear and head to the Upper Salmon River
| idfg-mdemick
The Deadwater ice jam on the upper Salmon River below North Fork slowly went out during the week of March 7. Low temperatures Wednesday night resulted in new ice buildup at the upstream end of Deadwater, but this should melt quickly with the warmer weather predicted for this weekend. Fish and Game expects the river… more
Hiker charged by moose on Gibson Jack Trail
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On the morning of Wednesday, March 9, a hiker was charged by a moose on Gibson Jack trail south of Pocatello in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. The hiker sustained a few injuries from the encounter but was able to hike out safely.
The individual was hiking with his dog when a moose charged from behind. … more
Governor Brad Little petitions to have grizzly bears removed from Endangered Species Act
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Idaho Governor Brad Little submitted a petition to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to remove grizzly bears in the “Lower 48” United States from the Endangered Species Act and recognize states’ successful efforts to recover and manage grizzly populations.
“Bureaucratic gridlock is keeping healthy grizzly… more
New hunter education instructor training offered in Pocatello on March 16
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If you are a safe and responsible rifle or archery hunter, if you like sharing your knowledge and skills with youth and others new to the sport, if you have a passion about being an ethical and safe hunter, you might consider becoming an Idaho hunter or bowhunter education instructor!
Idaho Fish and Game’s… more
Irrigators in Salmon Region asked to contact Fish and Game before turning ditch water on this spring
| idfg-mdemick
To keep fish out of irrigation ditches, irrigators who divert water from local rivers and streams are asked to contact Idaho Fish and Game’s Anadromous Fish Screen Program at 208-756-6022 at least one week prior to turning their water on.
This will allow Fish and Game enough time to get all fish… more
Southeast Region fisheries to receive over 23,000 trout in March
| idfg-jjackson
Is it that time of year again? Yes, it’s fish stocking time! Personnel from Idaho Fish and Game’s hatcheries in the Southeast Region will be releasing over 23,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at various locations during March.
Body of Water Week To Be Stocked Number To Be Stocked… more
F&G collaborates with Idaho Lottery to support education, hunting and fishing
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Idaho Fish and Game and the Idaho Lottery announced a partnership to promote education funding, hunting, and fishing in Idaho.
Supporting the Idaho Lottery’s efforts to raise awareness for the new hunting and fishing themed “Cabela’s Cash Cooler” scratch ticket, Fish and Game will… more
In-person hunter education courses offered in Eastern Idaho
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Instructor-led hunter education courses have ramped up all across the state and Eastern Idaho is no exception. A wide variety of course types and scheduling options are now available for students to begin registering. Among the upcoming offerings are Hunter Education Certification, Hunter/Bowhunter Combo Education… more
Citizen Shooting Range Advisory Committee Meeting - March 10, 2022
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Citizen Shooting Range Advisory Committee
Meeting and Agenda
Thursday, March 10, 2022, 6 p.m. MST
Idaho Fish and Game Headquarters Office
600 S. Walnut St. Boise
Live stream via Zoom: https://zoom.… more
On the Move: March’s Wildlife Express takes a look at wandering wildlife
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Idaho is home to many different kinds of migrating animals. From salmon and elk to birds and butterflies, migration can be witnessed all across the state at certain times of year.
Animals migrate for a plethora of reasons, but more often than not it’s to seek out food and safe areas to breed and raise young.… more