Press Releases and Articles
Deer Creek Reservoir temporary closed to public use due to fire danger
| idfg-jbruns
Due to severe fire danger in the region, effective immediately and until further notice, Deer Creek Reservoir is closed to public use. The extreme fire season and continued dry conditions in Idaho are stressing available firefighting resources and risking public safety, property, and impacting wildlife. As a result,… more
South Fork Salmon River Chinook Update - 7/27/21
| idfg-jmessner
The South Fork Salmon River Chinook Salmon fishery is officially closed for the 2021 season. Here is a recap of how this season went:
As most of you are probably aware, the fish showed up quite a bit earlier than normal this year. We chose to open the fishery on June 26 because anglers asked us not to open too… more
Fish and Game adds 2021 nonresident tag supplement to big game rules
| idfg-rphillips
In accordance with state law, Idaho Fish and Game has posted a supplement to the Idaho Big Game Seasons and Rules proclamation outlining the number of tags available to nonresidents and allocated to outfitters. Most of the tags sold out in early 2021 and are no longer available except for those that are periodically… more
South Fork of the Salmon river closes for Chinook fishing July 27
| idfg-rphillips
Fishing closed effective July 27 for Chinook fishing on the South Fork of the Salmon River after reaching harvest objectives. Salmon fishing opportunities continue in Idaho with fall Chinook and coho seasons starting in August and September.
Clearwater region waters to be stocked in August
| idfg-jbruns
Approximately 1,050 catchable- sized (10-12 inch) rainbow trout will be stocked at the following locations during August.
Body of water Week to be stocked Number to be stocked Karolyn's Pond August 2-6 400 Karolyn's Pond August 23-27 400 Crooked Creek… more
More rainbow trout headed to southeast Idaho fisheries in August
| 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 6,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at various locations during August. Fish on!
Here is a quick summary of what you need to… more
Returned big game tags offer more hunting opportunity and are on sale Aug. 5
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho Fish and Game will sell primarily returned nonresident, general-season big game tags starting at 10 a.m. MDT on Aug. 5. Tags can be purchased on a first-come, first served basis at Fish and Game offices during normal business hours, at license vendors, online at GoOutdoorsIdaho.com, or by calling (800) 554-8685… more
Southwest Region rainbow trout stocking schedule - August
| idfg-bpearson
Time to grab your fishing rod and enjoy the summer sun! Fish and Game staff will be stocking over 23,000 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) trout at the following locations across the Southwest Region in August. All stocked fish are rainbow trout.
Nampa Subregion… more
August fish stocking schedule for the Salmon Region
| idfg-mdemick
With the hot summer weather, it’s a great time to grab your fishing gear and go fishing.
Department of Fish and Game will stock over 14,320 catchable-sized (10 to 12-inch) rainbow trout at the following location in August:
The number of trout actually released may be altered by weather, water… more
Genetic tests show big boost to steelhead populations in Potlatch River tributary
| idfg-bknoth
The Potlatch River is home to one of the largest wild steelhead populations in the lower Clearwater River. Even though wild steelhead are present, Idaho Fish and Game and a variety of other agency partners and private landowners are working to get even more wild steelhead there in the future.
Give them… more
F&G seeking information about a cow elk shot and left to waste near Sheridan Creek
| idfg-jbrower
Conservation Officers responded to the report of a dead cow elk near Sheridan Creek off the Yale-Kilgore road on Saturday, July 24. Upon investigation it was determined that the elk had indeed been shot and left to waste. The shooting is believed to have occurred on the evening of July 23. … more
Jack Chinook Salmon stocked in Mosquito Flat Reservoir
| idfg-mdemick
Personnel from Idaho Fish and Game's Pahsimeroi Hatchery released 67 jack Chinook salmon in Mosquito Flat Reservoir near Challis on Friday, July 23.
Jack Chinook salmon are less than 24 inches in length, and are considered in the trout bag limit when stocked in ponds. The trout daily bag limit is six (6), all… more
Instructor-led hunter education courses are back; you can now sign up for classes
| idfg-bpearson
After suspending in-person classes in spring 2020 due to COVID and moving to online-only, Fish and Game recently began gradually reopening in-person courses and they are now back in full swing, and in time for new hunters to complete them before the fall seasons.
Instructor-led hunter education courses… more
Inadvertent closing date change to pheasant season to be addressed by F&G Commission
| idfg-rphillips
At the July 14 Idaho Fish and Game Commission meeting, the Commission took action to delay the opening day of pheasant season for nonresidents by five days. Following that action, Fish and Game staff became aware of an error in the materials presented to the Commission that resulted in an inadvertent extension of the… more
Idaho Fish and Game asks anglers to help with trout fin clip project on the Snake River
| idfg-rhillyard
Anglers, Idaho Fish and Game needs your help! Fish and Game is interested in knowing how many rainbow trout caught in the Snake River above American Falls Reservoir are from a hatchery or from wild origin. You can help by participating in a fin clipping effort with the rainbow trout you catch, even if you release the… more
Summer elk hunts require special preparation
| idfg-bpearson
With some early season elk hunts starting Aug. 1, Idaho Fish and Game officials remind hunters that they can increase their chances of success and avoid possible problems by obtaining landowner permission, knowing the area they intend to hunt and take extra precautions to properly care for the… more
Sage grouse and sandhill crane tags go on sale Aug. 1
| idfg-rphillips
Hunters wanting to hunt sage grouse or sandhill cranes can buy tags starting at 10 a.m. MDT on Aug. 1, and both will be available in limited numbers on a first-come, first served basis. Hunters can buy tags at Fish and Game offices during normal business hours, at license vendors, with a credit card through… more
A beginner's guide to public shooting ranges
| idfg-bpearson
Visiting a supervised shooting range for the first time can seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. Shooting ranges are designed for safe firearms practice for shooters of all abilities, and they can be a great place for beginners to learn more about responsible, safe shooting.
Most of the anxiety that first… more