Press Releases and Articles
Magic Valley Region rainbow trout stocking schedule for September 2020
| idfg-tthompson
Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Magic Valley Region will be stocking approximately 39,700 10-12” catchable-sized rainbow trout in September. All stocking dates and numbers of fish are approximate and may change without notice due to water or weather conditions.
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Madden Creek Road on Craig Mountain WMA now open after repairs
| idfg-jbruns
The Madden Corrals Road which was closed back in May due to a severe washout caused by heavy rainfall and runoff is now again open to the public. The temporary gate that was installed for the public’s safety has been removed and the public can once again travel out to the end of the road. A collaborative effort by… more
Public Meetings to Review State Highway 55 Construction Work Slated
| idfg-eoneale
Hunters, anglers and other recreationalists take note. If you drive the State Highway 55 corridor between Horseshoe Bend and Cascade, you might be interested in attending one of two upcoming virtual meetings hosted by the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD).
Highway 55, between Smiths Ferry and the Rainbow… more
September fish stocking schedule for the Upper Snake Region
| idfg-jbrower
Fish and Game staff will be stocking catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) rainbow trout at the following locations in the Upper Snake Region this September. These ponds are all close to town, making them an easy after school getaway or quick weekend outing. The cooler weather and shorter days should make… more
Mountain lion euthanized in Priest River
| idfg-ksiitari
Idaho conservation officers euthanized a mountain lion on Aug. 25 in the town of Priest River. The lion had been observed within city limits and reportedly killed a domestic cat near the junior high school. The pet’s owner observed the lion on her property a second time and contacted Fish… more
Salmon Region waters to be stocked with trout in September
| idfg-mdemick
Even with COVID-19 concerns changing our daily lives, you can still get outside for some fishing adventures. Just remember to follow public health recommendations for social distancing, even when outdoors.
Idaho Department of Fish and Game will stock over 4,500 rainbow trout in the 10 to 12- inch range at the… more
Fish salvage order issued for Big Wood River below Magic Dam and Richfield Canal diversion
| idfg-tthompson
The Big Wood Canal Company recently notified Fish and Game that they will be closing the gates in Magic Dam in late August or early September, functionally de-watering the Big Wood River below the dam and the Richfield Canal. The gates are closing earlier than normal due to a low winter snowpack, regional drought… more
2020 big game hunting outlook
| idfg-bpearson
Deer and elk hunters should see plenty of game in Idaho during fall hunts as mild winters have helped rebound mule deer herds hit hard in recent years, and Idaho's elk herds continue to soar and harvests have come roaring back over the last six years.
Mule deerIn recent years, mule deer hunting… more
Mountain lion attacks and kills horse near Hailey
| idfg-tthompson
Blaine County Emergency Communications received a report in the early morning hours of Sunday, August 23, 2020 of a reported attack on a horse in the Red Elephant Gulch region of Croy Creek, west of Hailey, Idaho. Fish and Game officers investigated the report on Sunday morning, and with assistance from the U.S.… more
Southwest Region Rainbow Trout Stocking Schedule - September
| idfg-eoneale
Personnel from Fish and Game's McCall and Nampa Hatcheries will be releasing more than 9,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during September.
LOCATION WEEK STOCKED NUMBER OF TROUT
Boise River – Barber Park to Glenwood Bridge Aug… more
Big Game Scouting Series, Part 2: Using powerful and free online mapping services to narrow your search for a hunting spot
| idfg-bpearson
Figuring out where to hunt is one of the biggest hurdles new hunters face, and Idaho Fish and Game has produced a three-part video tutorial to help guide hunters through the process of finding a place to hunt big game. The series will be featured on Fish and Game's recently-launched website, gohuntidaho.org, which… more
White-tailed deer research in Northern Idaho is providing researchers with new insights
| idfg-bpearson
Idaho Fish and Game researchers are currently working to improve their understanding of white-tailed deer populations in Idaho, and equip wildlife managers with the tools to better manage one of Idaho’s most popular big game species.
Researchers made strides in 2020 as they jumped into a multifaceted research… more
Leftover controlled hunt tags available Tuesday, Aug. 25
| idfg-bpearson
Over 200 deer tags and 200 elk tags not issued during the recent second controlled hunt drawing for deer, elk, pronghorn and black bear will go on sale first come, first served on Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 10 a.m. Mountain Time.
There are no leftover tags available for pronghorn or black bear. For a full list of… more
Lava Point boat ramp on Magic Reservoir to undergo repairs
| idfg-tthompson
Long awaited repairs will begin on the Lava Point boat ramp beginning on August 24. Located on the west side of Magic Reservoir, the much needed repairs had to wait until water levels exposed the entire boat launch. The boat launch is currently inaccessible due to extreme low water levels in Magic Reservoir.
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F&G Commission approves modified steelhead bag limits for Salmon, Little Salmon and Snake Rivers
| idfg-bpearson
During their meeting on Aug. 20, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission approved modifications to the steelhead season in the Salmon, Little Salmon and Snake Rivers for the fall 2020 season, reducing the bag and possession limits to 2 and 6 fish, respectively.
Other than the modifications to the bag and possession… more
Idaho's Steelhead Update: August 21, 2020
| idfg-jdupont
IDAHO’S STEELHEAD UPDATE
August 21, 2020
By Joe DuPont
Hi everybody. I know many people plan their time off to steelhead fish in Idaho and have been eagerly waiting to hear what Idaho’s steelhead run is going to be like this year. Well, wait no longer, I have some information… more
Findings from the Experimental Fall Chinook Fishery
| idfg-jdupont
The Experimental Fall Chinook Salmon Fishery in the Clearwater River:
Lessons Learned and Future Opportunities
By Allison Lebeda, Joe DuPont, and Don Whitney
Last fall, an experimental fall Chinook Salmon fishery was provided for the first time in almost 100 years in the Clearwater… more
Winners announced for second 2020 Super Hunt drawing
| idfg-bpearson
Winners in the second Idaho Super Hunt drawing have been picked.
Of the 38,177 total entries, 9,913 were for two deer tags, 11,822 were for two elk tags, 3,404 were for two pronghorn tags, 7,765 were for one moose tag, and 5,273 entries were for one Super Hunt Combo, which includes a tag for each of the four… more