Press Releases and Articles
Oct. 5 - Upper Salmon steelhead fishing report
| idfg-bbeller
Steelhead have started to arrive in the upper Salmon River, and department personnel began interviewing anglers on Friday, October 2. The majority of anglers were found fishing downstream of North Fork in location code 15, while angler effort downstream of the Middle Fork Salmon River in location code 14 and upstream… more
Beware: that buck or bull standing near the road may not be what you think it is
| idfg-rphillips
That buck or bull standing next to the road might be a tempting target, but it could be a very costly mistake. Idaho Fish and Game conservation officers deploy “artificial simulated animals” during hunting season to catch law-breaking hunters.
Commonly called ASAs, they are life-like copies of deer,… more
CWD sampling in the Upper Snake
| idfg-jbrower
Mule deer hunters in the Upper Snake Region are being asked to provide either the heads or lymph nodes from their harvested animals to help Fish and Game biologists increase the number of animals tested for chronic wasting disease this year.
Review the video below to learn how you can collect the … more
Respect and courtesy to landowners are essential when hunting private land
| idfg-rphillips
With many of Idaho's hunting seasons in progress or to begin soon, Idaho Fish and Game urges hunters to be conscious of their actions and act responsibly when hunting private land.
"We are fortunate that the majority of hunters are respectful and considerate to landowners,” said Sal Palazzolo, private lands… more
Salmon Region irrigators asked to contact Fish and Game before turning water off
| idfg-mdemick
With the irrigation season winding down and efforts to keep fish out of local ditches, irrigators who divert water from area rivers and streams are asked to call Idaho Fish and Game’s Screen Program at 756-6022 several days before shutting off their water for the season.
Irrigators are also asked to… more
Another remarkable cutthroat trout breaks recent catch-and-release state record
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Nate Burr of Rexburg, ID hoists at 31-inch Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout from the Snake River, clinching the newest Idaho catch/release state record fish.
Congratulations to Nate Burr of Rexburg on setting a new state record by landing a remarkable 31-inch Yellowstone cutthroat trout. Burr and a… more
Idaho Department of Lands provides guidelines for hunters using endowment lands
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho Department of Lands reminds hunters that more than 96 percent of endowment land in Idaho is accessible by foot, watercraft or vehicle, with about 2.3 million acres available for hunting or other recreation.
In 2018 an agreement was made with Idaho Fish and Game to provide financial support for public… more
10 common hunting violations can easily be avoided
| idfg-mdemick
With many of Idaho’s hunting seasons underway or about to begin, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game reminds hunters that they can avoid running afoul with the law this fall by simply reviewing the regulations.
“Accidents happen and simple mistakes are made every year that get hunters into trouble,” said… more
Hunt safe: Survival tips for big game hunters
| idfg-rphillips
Every hunting season, hunters get lost in the woods, and while most escape no worse than tired, chilled and hungry, the hazards of being lost in Idaho's woods shouldn't be underestimated.
Hunters can take precautions and prepare for an unexpected situations in the woods.
Know the area you're… more
Don't commit license fraud when buying your licenses and tags
| idfg-doverman
One of the most common fish and game violations conservation officers investigate doesn’t occur in the field, but at the license vendor when a person makes a fraudulent license purchase, or purchases of a wrong class license, such as when a nonresident purchases a resident license using some sort of… more
Pheasant season opens Oct. 10 or Oct. 17 depending on the area, and stocking will be expanded in 2020
| idfg-rphillips
Hunters will get more opportunities to hunt released pheasants in 2020 thanks to increased pheasant stocking locations from nine to 22 and includes locations in each region of the state. Pheasant season opens Oct.10 in North Idaho and Oct. 17 in South and East Idaho. See area maps for opening dates on page… more
2020 camping season closed at Martin Landing
| idfg-jcassinelli
The 2020 camping season at Martin Landing ended October 5, and the overnight camping area will be gated and closed to vehicle access. However, Martin Landing will still be open for day-use, wildlife-viewing, and legal hunting and fishing activities.
Martin Landing is located northwest of Parma off Scott… more
Report tagged Steelhead - Second year of graduate study underway
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Written by Will Lubenau, University of Idaho
The second field season of the collaborative University of Idaho and IDFG steelhead catch-and-release project is well underway. We have been tagging steelhead at Lower Granite Dam since July 2, 2020. As of September 28th, a total of 1,164 steelhead have been tagged… more
Hunters and anglers are reminded they must stop at check stations
| idfg-rphillips
Check stations are an opportunity for Fish and Game staff to talk to thousands of hunters and see thousands of harvested animals. Hunters should feel free to ask questions, too. The goal is for Fish and Game personnel to get the information needed to see what's happening in the field and also … more
Native and wild trout numbers on the rise in Teton Canyon
| idfg-jvincent
This September, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) along with staff from the Friends of the Teton River conducted a fish population survey on the Parkinson monitoring reach of the Teton River. Rafts outfitted with electrofishing gear were used to conduct mark/recapture population estimates of Yellowstone… more
Pheasant stocking expanded to Boundary-Smith Creek and Coeur d'Alene River WMAs
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Fish and Game has expanded the statewide pheasant stocking program to include the WMAs of Boundary-Smith Creek and the Coeur d’Alene River-Strobel and Lane Marsh Parcels here in the Panhandle Region. Staff will be releasing farm raised male pheasants starting the week of September 27th.
Only male pheasants… more
October trout stocking schedule for the Southeast Region
| idfg-jjackson
Don't leave for your fall outdoor adventures without taking your fishing pole. In October, personnel from Idaho Fish and Game’s hatcheries in the Southeast Region will be releasing over 150,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at various locations! This is no trick… it’s all treat!
Some notable stocking… more
Hatchery highlights for October: Notable fish stockings around the state
| idfg-bgrant
With so many fish stocked in so many places, it can be hard for anglers to sift through the stocking forecasts and records to identify noteworthy stocking events. To make it easier, Fish and Game hatchery staff have highlighted some stocking events for the month of October. Here's what they came up with:
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