Press Releases and Articles
F&G Commission asks Army Corps to halt proposed trail project on the Boise River Wildlife Management Area
| idfg-rphillips
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission has asked the US Army Corps of Engineers to end its consideration of a proposal that would build a new, 15-mile recreation trail through crucial winter range for mule deer near the shores of Lucky Peak Reservoir. Displacement of big game from crucial winter range and increased risks… more
Fishing season is open for fall Chinook salmon in Idaho
| idfg-jdupont
Idaho opened its fall Chinook Salmon season on August 18 (commission approves fall chinook season). The word has obviously gotten out that Idaho is providing more opportunities to fish for fall Chinook Salmon. I now regularly receive phone calls and e-mails asking about this fishery, so I thought it would be good to… more
F&G commission approves 2020 sage-grouse seasons
| idfg-bpearson
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission on Aug. 20 set the 2020 sage-grouse hunting seasons and rules, which includes a continued closure in a portion of Owyhee County, the reopening of a portion of eastern Idaho to hunting, a restrictive two-day season in open areas north of the Snake River (see map: Zone 3), and a seven-… more
Year Two of Steelhead Fishing Research Begins
| idfg-staff
Written by Will Lubenau, University of Idaho
Second year of research started this summer.The second field season for the study has officially started. Tagging at Lower Granite Dam on the Snake River began on July 2, 2020. As of July 19th, 205 steelhead have already been tagged and released as part of this… more
Second controlled hunt draw results now online
| idfg-bpearson
Results of the elk, deer, pronghorn and black bear second controlled hunt drawing have been posted through Fish and Game’s licensing system.
Hunters who already have an account can check to see if they drew controlled hunt tags and, if they drew, purchase them at https://idfg.huntfishidaho.net.
Those… more
Intensively Monitored Watersheds in Idaho
| idfg-bknoth
Habitat restoration efforts are underway to boost the productivity of threatened Pacific salmon and steelhead populations in the Pacific Northwest. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game and other management agencies are conducting Intensively Monitored Watershed (IMW) projects to evaluate whether restoration… more
Campground at Waha Lake closed until further notice due to increased fire danger
| idfg-jbruns
As of today (8/18) the campground at Waha Lake is closed. This closure was implemented due to hot and dry conditions that has increased fire danger. The closure starts today and will be in effect until further notice. Contact the Clearwater Regional office for more information (208) 799-5010.
Map and… more
Wood River Valley black bears continue to get food rewards from residential garbage
| idfg-tthompson
Black bears, some with cubs, continue to find unsecured residential garbage throughout the Wood River Valley leading to food-conditioned bears. During the early morning hours of August 17, a large sow and cub were found in the Warm Springs area, with the sow gaining access to at least four unsecured garbage cans.… more
Fall hunting fun is just around the corner—are you ready?
| idfg-jjackson
Hunting seasons are upon us in Idaho with opening day for general archery season starting on Aug 30. Here are some things to keep in mind as you get ready for your fall hunting adventures.
New this fall, the pheasant stocking program has been expanded in southeast Idaho to include the Portneuf Wildlife… more
Sandpoint man wins $1,000 for catching walleye through Angler Incentive Program
| idfg-ksiitari
Another Idaho angler has won $1,000 in the Lake Pend Oreille walleye lottery. Doug Lambrecht of Sandpoint caught his reward-tagged walleye while fishing shallow weed beds along the northern lakeshore during mid-July. The winning fish was tagged in Feb. 2020 near Fisherman’s Island.
Lambrecht is the fifth… more
F&G seeking information about cow elk shot and left to waste in Unit 50
| idfg-jbrower
A cow elk was shot and left to waste southeast of the Double Springs Road near the base of Mt. Borah in Unit 50. Fish and Game Conservation Officers are looking for any information the public may have to help solve this case.
Based on forensic evidence, it is estimated that this elk was shot around… more
Habitat Improvement Efforts Start Soon at Fort Boise WMA
| idfg-eoneale
Efforts to enhance nearly 400 acres of wetland habitat at Fort Boise Wildlife Management Area (WMA) will begin as soon as August 18th.
Early work will focus on water control structure replacement and ground preparation for future installation of new water delivery structures. The majority of the dirt work,… more
Texas angler reels in new catch-and-release record cutthroat trout
| idfg-mkoenig
Sam Hix of Bellaire, Texas (left) with guide Josh Heilson (right) shows off a 30.5-inch Yellowstone cutthroat trout from the Snake River.
Congratulations to Sam Hix of Bellaire, Texas on setting a new catch-and-release state record Yellowstone cutthroat trout at 30.5 inches… more
Backcountry lake produces catch/release record golden trout
| idfg-mkoenig
Joseph Putnam Evans releases a new catch/release record Golden Trout from high in Idaho's backcountry.
Congratulations to Joseph Putnam Evans on landing a new catch/release state record for Golden Trout. As a pair of avid alpine lake anglers, Joseph and his wife Huan Zhou … more
Construction Efforts Continue at Horsethief Reservoir
| idfg-eoneale
Horsethief Reservoir will soon be getting a new boat ramp – sort of. The popular King’s Point boat ramp is showing its age and will be replaced in September.
For crews to successfully construct the new ramp, the area around the old ramp must be allowed to dry out. That can only happen by lowering water levels… more
F&G commission meeting Aug. 20 in Nampa
| idfg-bpearson
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet at 9:15 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 20 at the Nampa Regional Office, located at 15950 North Gate Blvd. The meeting is open to the public, and will be preceded by a 8:00 a.m. groundbreaking ceremony at the Fish and Game headquarters site at 600 S. Walnut St. in Boise.
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Cow elk shot and left to waste near Howe
| idfg-jbrower
Conservation Officers with the Idaho Fish and Game are seeking information from the public regarding a cow elk that was shot and left to waste south of Howe, Idaho in Unit 63. The elk was discovered near a well-used but unnamed road often referred to as the INL half mile road . Based on forensic… more
F&G launches new website aimed at helping new hunters find success
| idfg-bpearson
Idaho Fish and Game has launched a new website, gohuntidaho.org, to help new hunters learn an Idaho tradition that helps people provide their own food, as well as family recreation.
“For new hunters, getting started in the sport can be intimidating. From firearm safety, seasons and rules, where to find game,… more