Press Releases and Articles
Kiwanis Park Pond in Lewiston is freshly stocked with 750 catchable rainbow trout
| idfg-jbruns
A truckload of 750 catchable sized 10-inch trout arrived at Kiwanis Park pond this morning. Hatchery staff busily worked to measure the water temperature to ensure the fish were properly acclimated to the current water conditions.
After learning that the water temperature in the truck… more
Southwest Region Rainbow Trout Stocking Schedule - November
| idfg-eoneale
Personnel from Fish and Game's Nampa Hatchery will be releasing more than 15,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during November. Local ponds are the primary focus of this stocking effort due to cooler water temperatures.
LOCATION… more
Coming in November to waters near you, more trout!
| idfg-bgrant
Vibrant colors in the trees, cool crisp air, and trout, what more could you ask for? It may be hunting season, but that's no reason to ignore fishing, and Idaho Fish and Game's hatchery crews will continue stocking trout around the state as long as weather conditions allow.
Here's a sampling of where trout… more
Pheasant stocking program expanded in the Southeast Region
| idfg-jjackson
Portneuf Wildlife Management Area managed by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game has been a popular site for deer, turkey, and grouse hunting in the fall, but you can now add pheasant hunting to the mix! That’s because Idaho Fish and Game has expanded its pheasant stocking program in the region to include this… more
Protect people, protect bats and avoid rabies
| idfg-rdixon
Idaho Fish and Game — in collaboration with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Bat World Sanctuary, and Ravenswood Media — has released a short film (see below) called “Protect People, Protect Bats, Avoid Rabies!” Funded through a grant from the U.S. Fish and… more
Juvenile steelhead removed at Magic Valley Hatchery
| idfg-staff
In response to detection of IHN virus, Fish and Game hatchery staff at Magic Valley Fish Hatchery removed approximately 96,000 juvenile B-run steelhead from production. The IHN virus is not uncommon in southern Idaho fish, but the strain of the virus detected in the fish at the Magic Valley Hatchery is not known to be… more
Black's Creek Public Shooting Range Sets New Attendance Record
| idfg-eoneale
No question, 2020 has been a crazy year, with COVID-19 impacting nearly every facet of our lives. But surprisingly, BCR continues to thrive, thanks to our loyal hunters and sport shooters. At the mid-October mark, BCR eclipsed last year's record attendance of 7133 visitors, logging visitor number 7200.
What's… more
More Site Improvements for Black's Creek Public Shooting Range
| idfg-eoneale
Contractors have just finished replacing the roofs on BCR's Main Range and Hunter Education Range. Both ranges now sport metal roofs that should stand up to the weather for many, many years. It's another example of Fish and Game's commitment to make the BCR experience the best it can be for our hunters and sport… more
Pumpkin Shoot Coming to BCR!
| idfg-eoneale
For one day only, we will put away the steel targets on BCR's Upper Silhouette Range and let shooters take aim at gourds and pumpkins at ranges from 200 to 500 meters. Join us on Halloween - Saturday, October 31st - and enjoy the fun!
Nonresident fee increase takes effect Dec. 1 and 2021 nonresident deer/elk tags will be available then
| idfg-rphillips
Most nonresident hunters, anglers and trappers will pay higher prices for licenses, tags and fees starting Dec. 1. Price increases will vary by item, but here are new prices for some of the most popular licenses and tags for adult nonresidents:
Nonresident combination hunting/fishing license increase from $240… more
Whitetail buck found shot and left to waste in Fremont County
| idfg-jbrower
A whitetail buck was recently shot and left to waste along the Red Road in Fremont County in close proximity to the Sand Dunes. The head of the deer was removed while the rest of the carcass was left to rot.
Given the state of decomposition, officers believe the deer was killed… more
Will steelhead be stocked in the Boise River? We will know in early November
| idfg-rphillips
Every fall (and as early as late summer) phones start ringing at Idaho Fish and Game offices with anglers asking the same question: When are you stocking steelhead in the Boise River? The short answer is we don’t know yet when, or if, it will occur because we’re waiting to see how many fish return to the trap at Hells… more
All Closures Lifted at Andrus WMA
| idfg-eoneale
With the Woodhead Fire now in the final mop-up stages, all of Andrus Wildlife Management Area (WMA) has reopened to public access. Nearly 5,000 acres of the WMA north of Highway 71 burned as the Woodhead Fire swept across the WMA in early September, ultimately reaching 96,000 acres in size.
Visitors accessing… more
Habitat Improvement Efforts Continue at Fort Boise WMA
| idfg-eoneale
Efforts to enhance nearly 400 acres of wetland habitat at Fort Boise Wildlife Management Area (WMA) are in full swing and area closures are in effect. WMA visitors should be aware of current closures.
Crews are working near the east entrance road adjacent to both Whitefront and Redhead Ponds. The two public… more
The Snake River is an accessible and excellent place to hunt waterfowl
| idfg-rphillips
The Snake River in southern Idaho is a stopover and breeding area for tens of thousands of ducks and geese, which means it’s also a destination for waterfowl hunters. The river has hundreds of miles of publicly accessible waters and numerous access points, which means nearly anyone can find a hunting spot there and… more
Take a Virtual Tour of MK Nature Center
| idfg-sfocht
Can't make it in for a guided program? View this eight minute video of a guided tour of the MK Nature Center. Then, stop down any day from dawn to dusk to explore on your own. If you visit between 10 am and 3 pm Tuesday-Sunday, please stop in the visitor center and check out our gift shop and indoor displays (… more
Hunters at check stations provide samples that help test for CWD
| idfg-scassinelli
At check stations across the state, Idaho Fish and Game staff are collecting lymph nodes from harvested deer, elk, and moose to increase monitoring efforts for chronic wasting disease, a disease that has not been detected in Idaho.
Chronic wasting disease, or CWD, is a contagious and fatal neurological… more
Four bull moose illegally shot at, three killed in Valley County over the weekend
| idfg-bpearson
An illegally killed bull moose was discovered recently in Idaho Fish and Game's Southwest Region, and Fish and Game conservation officers are asking the public for information to bring the poacher to justice.
On Saturday, Oct. 17, a large bull moose was found dead and suspected of being poached … more