Press Releases and Articles
Family fishing events returning to the Magic Valley
| idfg-tthompson
Families and individuals looking for a fun activity during the months of June and July are encouraged to check out the Take Me Fishing trailer events scheduled across the Magic Valley. No prior fishing experience is necessary and all fishing equipment is provided. When fishing at these trailer events no fishing… more
Snakes of Idaho photo exhibit is on display at MK Nature Center
| idfg-sfocht
Come see the snakes of Idaho...their photos, that is! Beautiful photos of Idaho's snakes will be on display in the MK Nature Center auditorium through the month of June. The visitor center is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Dr. Charles Peterson (professor and photographer) is a… more
F&G proposes extending wolf hunting and trapping in accordance with new state law
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho Fish and Game is seeking public feedback on a proposal to extend wolf hunting and trapping opportunities and enhanced methods of take. The proposed changes relate to Idaho legislative action that will take effect July 1.
Senate Bill 1211 recently passed into law and extends wolf hunting and trapping with… more
Early indications show wild steelhead rebounding from years of low returns
| idfg-mdobos
Wild steelhead abundance data from this year is headed the right direction after a series of poor return years. Each year, Fish and Game biologists monitor adult steelhead returning to a number of Idaho tributaries they were born in so they can estimate how many fish are producing the next generation of wild… more
Lahontan cutthroat catch/release record inches higher
| idfg-mkoenig
Photo: Jon Urban of Eagle, Idaho hoists an 18.5-inch Lahontan cutthroat trout, claiming a new catch/release state record.
Congratulations to Jon Urban of Eagle on achieving a new catch/release state record for Lahontan cutthroat trout. Jon caught the 18.5-inch trout while fishing… more
Commission approves two new Chinook fishing seasons
| idfg-bpearson
During a conference call on June 3, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission approved Chinook fishing seasons for 2021 on the South Fork Salmon River and in the Clearwater River basin.
Chinook fishing on the South Fork of the Salmon River opens Saturday, June 26 and closes at the end of fishing hours on Sunday, June… moreWeekly Salmon Fishing Update – June 3, 2021
| idfg-csullivan
Welcome to our weekly Chinook Salmon Fishing Update. Each week, we will provide updates on seasons and rules and share data from creel surveys, hatchery returns, and fish passage through the Columbia and Snake rivers to help anglers plan their salmon fishing trips.
Chinook salmon fishing started April 24, and… more
Osprey among birds illegally killed in Franklin County
| idfg-jjackson
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking information regarding the illegal killing of four non-game birds in separate incidents near the town of Preston in Franklin County.
Over a period of time between late April and early May, two pelicans were shot and left in Glendale Reservoir outside of Preston.… more
Oh, deer! Mule deer rescued from mud pit by Fish and Game officer and helpful teen
| idfg-jjackson
A yearling mule deer doe got more than she bargained for when she tried walking through a “mud puddle” in a field off of Marsh Creek Road just north of McCammon over Memorial Day weekend. She sank up to her belly and was trapped by the gooey mud… and helpless.
A worried homeowner contacted Fish and Game Senior… more
Chinook Fishing Updates - 6/3/21
| idfg-jmessner
Hi Everyone.The IDFG Commissioners met this morning to discuss a variety of topics. Three Chinook Salmon season proposals were discussed and all three were accepted by the commission (Lower Salmon River, South Fork Salmon River, and Clearwater River). I imagine Joe Dupont will be providing you an update on the… more
American Falls Fish Hatchery vandalized over Memorial Day weekend
| idfg-jjackson
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking information regarding vandalism at the American Falls Fish Hatchery over the recent Memorial Day weekend.
Hatchery staff discovered that the fish feed dispensers used by visitors had been smashed sometime Saturday evening, May 29, or possibly during the early… more
More trout headed to southeast Idaho fisheries in June to kick-off summer fishing
| 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 27,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at various locations during June.
And here’s something to really "hook" your attention—3,000… more
Upper Salmon River Chinook Salmon Season Update 2021
| idfg-gschoby
Hi everyone. I've received emails and phone calls from many people interested in the status of any potential Chinook seasons in the Upper Salmon River this year. Unfortunately, there are no proposed fisheries in the Upper Salmon River in 2021 because hatchery returns are not projected to meet broodstock needs at… more
Sage-grouse and sharp-tailed grouse hunters are required to have new permits and tags for 2021
| idfg-rphillips
Upland bird hunters in Idaho need to be aware of changes to sage-grouse and sharp-tailed grouse requirements for the 2021 hunting season that require the purchase of a new tag for sage-grouse hunting and a separate permit just for sharptail hunters, along with a hunting license.
The new tag and permit… more
Spring and early summer are prime time for Treasure Valley ponds
| idfg-bpearson
Love fishing but can’t seem to find the time to travel for an extended trip to a favorite lake, reservoir or river? That shouldn’t prevent anglers in the Treasure Valley from picking up their rod and reel and fishing on a weekend, or after work, because there are ample fishing opportunities nearby. … more
Spring Chinook Salmon Fishing Update 6/1/2021
| idfg-jdupont
Spring Chinook Salmon Fishery Update (6/1/2021)
Rapid River Run, Hells Canyon, and Clearwater River Fisheries
Hi everybody, it is time for my weekly spring Chinook Salmon update (6/1/2021). Spoiler alert – our genetic analysis indicates we can increase the Rapid River run'… more
Magic Valley Region rainbow trout stocking schedule for June 2021
| idfg-tthompson
Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Magic Valley Region will be stocking approximately 31,090 10-12” catchable-sized rainbow trout in June. All stocking dates and numbers of fish are approximate and may change without notice due to water or weather conditions.
For maps of these… more
Wild trout and wildfire – trout populations remain healthy in the South Fork Boise River after fires, floods and slides
| idfg-tdamico
The South Fork of the Boise River downstream from Anderson Ranch Dam is a nationally-renowned tailwater trout fishery and was the first river section in the Idaho Fish and Game’s Southwest Region to be managed as a trophy trout fishery. Known for its trophy rainbow trout and mountain whitefish, the South… more