Press Releases and Articles
Accounting for hatchery salmon and steelhead with adipose fins
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Idaho boasts amazing salmon and steelhead fishing opportunities. From monster B-run steelhead to sporty spring Chinook Salmon, the options abound. Interested in keeping your catch? Harvest of anadromous fish is often restricted to fish with a clipped adipose fin. Why? An adipose clipped fin indicates that a fish is… more
F&G biologists track wild Chinook as they journey back to Marsh Creek in Central Idaho
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In fall of 2019, a new instream detection system was installed on Marsh Creek which is at the headwaters of the Middle Fork Salmon River near Stanley, Idaho. This structure is essentially a series of antennas buried in the stream bed which detects salmon and steelhead that have been marked with a Passive Integrated… more
American bullfrog fishing opportunity in the Panhandle Region
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Fishing for bullfrogs? Is that a thing? According to Regional Wildlife Biologist Brandon Flack, it most certainly is! With nothing more than a fishing license, basic fishing gear and a good bullfrog spot, one could be frigging for bullfrogs in no time.
Check out the article (link here… more
Identifying animal sign can increase your odds when hunting
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Looking for signs of game and knowing how to read them can mean the difference between a stocked or empty freezer. Tracks, rubbings and scat (droppings) are all valuable clues. Reading animal sign is a bit like reading a mystery novel. You discover clues then use those clues and your knowledge to… more
F&G snorkelers "float" down the Middle Fork of the Salmon River to survey fish populations
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The Middle Fork of the Salmon River is part of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System and flows 104 miles through the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness to its confluence with the main Salmon River in central Idaho. It is a highly valued river for its amazing scenery and abundant backcountry recreational… more
What biologists learn as the screw trap turns and captures fish
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Personnel working in the field for the Idaho Department of Fish and Game are frequently asked by the public about the purpose of the odd, floating, and spinning aluminum contraptions found in some Idaho streams. Some questions include:
“Does that thing power the lodge?”
“I have to ask, is that for… more
F&G hosting free sight-in events in Eastern Idaho
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With hunting season is just around the corner, Fish and Game wants to help you sight in your rifles and fine tune your skills before hunting season. Three free sight-in events event will be held at ranges across the Upper Snake Region prior to the general rifle season.
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Dead deer found in the Kamiah area are being tested for disease
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Based on continuing reports of dead deer, Fish and Game officials estimate up to 50 to 100 whitetails have died near the Kamiah area. Idaho Fish and Game wildlife staff is working on testing the dead animals to confirm the cause of death. At this time, tests have come back negative for both Bluetongue and Epizootic… more
Hayden Lake Sportsman's Park access site will be closed for maintenance August 9 through 11
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Sportsman's Park access site on Hayden Lake will be closed to all public access August 9 through 11. Fish and Game will be seal coating and re-striping the asphalt parking lot at this site. These are routine maintenance activities that are necessary to extend the life of the asphalt parking lot. The work will be… more
Which deer tag is right for you?
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You’ve passed your hunter education course and bought your hunting license. You want to venture into deer hunting. If you are new to hunting, choosing the right deer tag may seem a bit overwhelming. Flipping through the 2021 Idaho Big Game Seasons and Rules booklet, you will find that deer seasons and tag… more
Grizzly bear captured and relocated after livestock depredation near Island Park Reservoir
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On Aug. 3, an adult male grizzly was captured and relocated after USDA Wildlife Services officials determined the bear had killed a yearling domestic bull on a grazing allotment near Island Park Reservoir. A culvert trap was placed at the kill site on Aug. 2, and Wildlife Services was … more
American bullfrog provides unusual fishing fun and a tasty treat
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Brandon Flack’s day job is regional wildlife biologist and he manages the C.J. Strike Wildlife Management Area in southern Idaho. In his free time he’s hunting or fishing, and packs the family freezer with elk, deer, bear, waterfowl and all kinds of fish. Recently he added a new fare to the family dinner table – the… more
F&G needs hunters' help to monitor for CWD and prevent it from entering Idaho
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Chronic Wasting Disease is a threat to Idaho’s big game animals, and Fish and Game needs to prevent it from entering the state and monitor for it within the state. CWD is a contagious and fatal neurological disease that affects deer, elk, and moose in North America. There is no live test or known cure… more
Edson Fichter Nature Area in Pocatello vandalized again
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Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking information regarding another round of graffiti vandalism at the Edson Fichter Nature Area in Pocatello. This recent incident occurred sometime around July 27.
This is the third time in four months the popular recreation area has been hit with spray paint--… more
Henrys Lake Quarterly Newsletter - July 2021
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Henrys Lake Quarterly Newsletter
July 2021… more
Wolf trapper education classes coming to southeast and east Idaho
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Wolf trapper education classes are being offered by Idaho Fish and Game in the Southeast, Upper Snake, and Salmon Regions in August. Online registration is now open!
Here’s what you need to know if you wish to take a class.
Anyone intending to trap wolves in Idaho must attend wolf trapper education… more
August notices for Farragut Public Shooting Range
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Sections of Farragut Public Shooting Range will be closed to general public use on the following dates and times:
50 Yard Range closure:
Friday, August 20 from 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 28 from 2:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.
100 Yard Range closure:
Sunday, August 22 from 9:00… more
Challis ranchers team up with biologists to keep bighorn sheep healthy
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For over a century bighorn sheep in Idaho and across western North America have suffered periodic and deadly outbreaks of pneumonia. Once infected, the bacteria causing pneumonia can remain in the herds and cause disease for decades. An outbreak in the Salmon River bighorn sheep populations in the late 1980s still… more