Press Releases and Articles
Summer Hours Return to Black's Creek Public Shooting Range
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July marks the return of summer hours to Black's Creek Public Shooting Range. BCR is now open from 8:00am to 6:00pm, Thursday through Monday.
BCR reopened on June 13th and we'd like to keep it that way! But we need your help. As the Idaho Rebounds plan continues to unfold, all visitors are asked to exercise… more
White-tailed deer collar data picks up migrations prior to fawning
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For the first time since the early 1990’s, Fish and Game has collars on white-tailed deer in game management unit 1 in northern Idaho. Biologists use GPS collars to better understand deer movement and survival, answering the call from hunters for more data on one of the Panhandle’s most… more
Henrys Lake Quarterly Newsletter - June 2020
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Henrys Lake Quarterly NewsletterJune 2020
COVID-19
Many of you may have noticed that the hatchery has been closed to the public and our IDFG… more
Six men plead guilty, are sentenced in 2018 poaching case in Franklin County
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Jay Reeder, Brandon Porter, Rick and Jesse Earl and Dustin Hollingsworth of Preston, Idaho and Brian Miller of Pennsylvania all reached plea agreements in a Franklin County court for the illegal killing and possession of three mule deer and 16 elk, including several trophy class animals in the fall of 2018 near… more
Nonresident regular deer tags sold out on June 26
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Regular nonresident deer tags sold out on June 26, and while some whitetail-only tags remain, nonresident hunters who plan to buy one should do so soon because they are likely to sell out quickly.
Nonresident elk tags sold out on June 17. Fish and Game projections based on current sales rates show that the… more
Fish stocking continues statewide, and here are some highlights for July
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Idaho Fish and Game has continued stocking fish during COVID-19, and despite this being an abnormal year, most of Idaho's angling opportunities remain unchanged. Here's a sampling of some places that will get generous trout stockings during July.
To see more about what waters have been stocked,… more
Wandering bull trout makes Idaho its summer stop over
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Salmon and steelhead are famous for their amazing migrations, but trout and char can pull off some pretty impressive migrations as well.
In the fish business, the term "fluvial" refers to a unique life-history where fish migrate between larger river systems where they spend winters and smaller… more
Two Camping Loops at Horsethief Reservoir Set to Close for Improvements July 18
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Bear Knob and Timber Bay camping loops will be closed for the remainder of the 2021 camping season, starting July 18 at 5pm. Read on to learn more:
If you haven’t been to Horsethief Reservoir lately, you might not recognize it. In 2018, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG),… more
Idaho Master Naturalist Photo Compilation Project Available for Viewing
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The Idaho Master Naturalist spring photo compilation project is complete and ready for viewing. 15 Master Naturalists sent in nearly 80 photos to add to the project. Landscapes, flowers, wildlife, people and more! Hope you enjoy this smattering of nature photography from around the great state of Idaho!
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Improving angler accommodations in southeast Idaho through Fish and Game’s fishing and boating access program
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Idaho Fish and Game’s fishing and boating access program, while possibly lesser known than other department programs, focuses on creating and maintaining water-based public access for fishing, hunting, and trapping at over 300 locations statewide. That includes over 60 locations on 33 different water bodies in the… more
Loon Presentation Available for Viewing
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The Henrys Fork Chapter has started their 2020 classes up in beautiful Island Park, Idaho. They hosted a webinar on Loons and Loon research in the Greater Yellowstone Area. This presentation (slides only) are available for viewing. Enjoy!
https://www.dropbox.com/s/euvrde32l9k1xvu/Phyllis%20King%20-%20IMN%… more
First Super Hunt drawing winners announced
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Winners in the first of two Idaho Super Hunt drawings have been picked.
Of the 103,623 entries, 35,674 were for eight deer tags, 36,586 were for eight elk tags, 7,026 were for eight pronghorn tags, 15,335 were for one moose tag, and 9,002 entries were for one Super Hunt Combo, which includes a tag for each of… more
Sorry folks: No Chinook fishing season on the South Fork of the Salmon River for 2020
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There will be no open fishery on the South Fork of the Salmon River in 2020 because hatchery returns are not projected to meet broodstock needs.
For information about where salmon fishing is available see the Chinook seasons and rules page.
Angler lands new catch-and-release record cutthroat trout in North Idaho
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Tom Weadick shows off a 21-inch Westslope Cutthroat Trout from the North Fork Coeur d'Alene River, earning a new catch/release state record.
Congratulations to Tom Weadick of Coeur d'Alene on a landing a new catch-and-release state record Westslope cutthroat trout. Weadick… more
Cutthroat Trout Research to Continue on Bear Lake
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Written by Megan Heller ( University of Idaho)
Nestled on the Idaho-Utah border, Bear Lake is a destination fishery for trophy Bonneville Cutthroat Trout (BCT), a subspecies of Cutthroat Trout unique to Idaho’s Southeast Region. Bonneville Cutthroat Trout have a storied history and were thought to have been… more
Little Payette Lake Receives a Boost
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Little Payette Lake’s diverse fishery received a much needed boost in late June when staff from the Idaho Fish and Game transplanted 600 adult smallmouth bass to the lake from Oxbow Reservoir on the Snake River.
Located just east of McCall, Little Payette Lake provides… more
Video: Rifle, pistol, shotgun and archery shooting are all available at Farragut Public Shooting Range
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Farragut Public Shooting Range is one of three Idaho shooting ranges owned by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. In recent years, Fish and Game has made major improvements at Farragut.
For $5 per day, shooters can practice pistol, rifle, shotgun, and archery skills. The range is open Friday through Monday… more
Farragut shooting range partial closure June 27
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On Saturday, June 27 the trap shooting stations and 50-yard handgun range have been reserved from noon to 3:30 p.m. These areas will be closed to general public use during that time.The Farragut Shooting Range is available for reserved use to groups of 10 or more. Additional fees apply. Contact the range office if… more