Press Releases and Articles
Habitat restoration the old fashioned way
| idfg-efelts
Habitat restoration is a big part of enhancing Wild Salmon and Steelhead in Idaho. This work often occurs in areas where the landscape and streams have been negatively affected by human activities. However, some areas in Idaho have had much less human influence, and in those locations natural process are still… more
F&G seeks public help in solving Idaho poaching cases
| idfg-scassinelli
Over the course of the 2020 hunting season, Idaho Fish and Game has responded to separate poaching incidents where animals were shot and killed and left to waste in areas around the state. Conservation officers investigate these cases but rely on the eyes and ears of the public to help solve crimes against Idaho’… more
Upland game bird permits required to hunt pheasants at release locations through Dec 31
| idfg-jbruns
Although December 18 marks the last of the scheduled pheasant releases throughout the Clearwater region, pheasant season runs through the end of December. An upland game bird permit and online sign-up is still required through December 31 to hunt pheasants at stocked Clearwater region locations.… more
Take season for male mountain lions closed in two southeast Idaho game management units
| idfg-jjackson
The take season for male mountain lions has closed in Game Management Units 66A and 76 in southeast Idaho effective December 8, 2020. Please note the following in relation to mountain lion hunting in these two units:
These units are still open to harvest for female mountain lions only, consistent with limits… more
Here are five big fish stories of 2020 about the ones that didn't get away
| idfg-mkoenig
Many anglers will look back on 2020 as a good year. Maybe it was the nice weather, mild runoff season, or all the COVID-19 restrictions that drove more anglers outside this year. Whatever the reason, it is obvious that 2020 had a lot of big fish stories.
As manager of Idaho’s State Record Fish Program,… more
Virtual open houses for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat season setting run Dec. 16-21
| idfg-bpearson
Hunters can see the proposed 2021-22 hunting seasons for moose, mountain goats, and bighorn sheep on Fish and Game's website, and will soon have the opportunity to hear more from regional Fish and Game staff about the proposals.
The 2021-22 season proposals are available at idfg.idaho.gov/MSG, and virtual… more
Ducks found dead near Salmon
| idfg-mdemick
State wildlife officials are trying to determine what killed approximately 50 mallard ducks in and near Salmon, ID.
The first ducks were found dead by a concerned resident December 7, along an irrigation ditch just south of the city of Salmon. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game was notified and… more
Magic Valley Region Winter Feeding Advisory Committee Annual Meeting (conference call) - December 16th, 2020 at 5:15 pm
| idfg-jguthrie
The purposes of the Magic Valley Winter Feeding Advisory Committee is to provide recommendations to IDFG regional staff on the implementation of emergency winter feeding for big game. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss current and predicted weather conditions and how this might impact our need to conduct… more
Ice fishing means winter fun, and here's how (and where) to get started
| idfg-rphillips
We have good news for anglers: There’s no offseason for fishing in Idaho, and we don’t believe in cabin fever when there are so many outdoor activities during winter. Ice fishing provides a fun way to get out of the house for a day or a weekend and catch fish.
Ice fishing is pretty self… more
Lake Cascade ice fishing conditions update: Dec. 10, 2020
| idfg-mthomas
Ice fishing season has finally arrived on Lake Cascade! Anglers can expect another great season in 2020-21, and you can read a full Lake Cascade fishing outlook. Recent weather conditions have created a layer of solid, clear ice throughout much of the lake. On Dec. 10, we visited each major lake access area… more
Coeur d’Alene Lake Kokanee Spawners Largest since the 1950s
| idfg-ccamacho
Many anglers on Coeur d’Alene Lake reported catching very large kokanee this year, so it is no surprise that this year’s spawning kokanee adults achieved near record size. Each year, Idaho Fish and Game staff conduct a netting survey to evaluate the size of spawning kokanee in Coeur d’Alene Lake. In 2020, the… more
A tip from the public assists in learning more about the bull moose poached in southern Idaho
| idfg-tthompson
A recent Fish and Game press release asked the public for help in solving the case of a bull moose killed illegally in Unit 54, south of Twin Falls. The Department is pleased to let the public know that with their help, we have received important new information regarding this case.
Following the plea for… more
Fish and Game provides a mentored waterfowl hunt for disabled American veterans
| idfg-tthompson
For the past several years, the Idaho Division of Veteran Services has partnered with staff from Fish and Game, Magic Valley Region to provide opportunities for disabled American veterans to enjoy a day of mentored waterfowl hunting. Depending on the year, four to eight veterans have participated in mentored duck… more
Ice-fishing is a great excuse to get outdoors this winter in the Magic Valley
| idfg-tthompson
It’s that time of year for some hard-water fishing, also known as ice-fishing. If cold weather conditions stay consistent throughout the winter season, the Magic Valley Region has numerous reservoirs, lakes and ponds that can provide fishing fun while also providing fish for the dinner table.
Don't forget to… more
Public can comment on moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat season proposals starting Dec. 14
| idfg-rphillips
Fish and Game will be setting new seasons for upcoming moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat hunts in early 2021 and gathering public input on proposals starting Dec. 14.
Due to Covid, as well as an effort to include more hunters in the season-setting process, traditional, in-person open houses are not… more
Bureau of Land Management announces winter closures of Stinking Springs and Egin-Hamer areas to protect wintering wildlife
| idfg-jbrower
Stinking Springs, Egin area temporarily closed over winter to protect wildlife
In collaboration with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG), the Bureau of Land Management Upper Snake Field Office will temporarily close the Stinking Springs area near the South Fork of the Snake River to all… more
Video: F&G stocks steelhead so Treasure Valley anglers can catch big fish without traveling
| idfg-bpearson
Every year since 1997 — with the exception of 2019 — Idaho Fish and Game has stocked steelhead in the Boise River, and fishing for them has become a popular November tradition for anglers.
Fish and Game stocked between 400 and 450 steelhead in the Boise River during November in 2020, and anglers will have a… more
Forest Services announces annual winter closures for the Caribou-Targhee
| idfg-jbrower
The U.S. Forest Service has announced their annual winter travel restrictions for the Caribou-Targhee National Forest to protect wintering wildlife when they are most vulnerable. Some roads and areas on the Targhee Forest will begin to close between Nov.27 and Dec.15.Please be responsible when using the great… more