Press Releases and Articles
F&G capture and euthanize injured mountain lion near Rexburg
| idfg-jbrower
On the evening of May 23, a young male mountain lion was tranquilized by Fish and Game staff on the outskirts of Rexburg. The young lion had an injury on his right flank and was held overnight for observation. It was later determined that the injury was severe and the lion was euthanized.
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Spring bear hunters reminded of baiting rules
| idfg-mdemick
With spring black bear hunting season well underway, Idaho Department of Fish and Game reminds hunters that using bait comes with easy to follow rules. Yet each spring, some run afoul with the law when their blunders could easily be avoided.
Here are a few reminders every bear baiter should follow:… more
Please Recreate Responsibly during the Memorial Day Weekend
| idfg-staff
Despite COVID-19, Memorial Day remains the start of the summer recreation season, and state and federal land managers urge the public to enjoy the outdoors – but to do so responsibly.
The Recreate Responsibly Idaho partners would like to remind Idahoans to be safe and respectful of others as they enjoy hiking… more
As you prepare for 2020 big game season, here's a look at 2019 deer and elk harvest statistics
| idfg-rphillips
Here's an overview of the 2019 deer and elk harvests, and links to more stories to let you know where we're headed for 2020.
Controlled hunt information for deer, elk and pronghorn
Apply now for Idaho's Super Hunt drawings, deadline is May 31
Winter survival for radio-collared… more
Riley Pond on the Hagerman Wildlife Management Area to be partially drained to improve waterfowl habitat
| idfg-tthompson
Located 4 miles south of Hagerman on the Hagerman Wildlife Management Area (WMA), Riley Pond will be drawn down following the Memorial Day weekend for a wetland management project. The drawdown is expected to last until early September.
Wetlands benefit from routine and timely drawdowns to increase wetland… more
A Look at the Role of Conservation Aquaculture in Bonneville Cutthroat Trout Recovery in the Bear River
| idfg-rhillyard
Bonneville Cutthroat Trout are one of 14 subspecies of Cutthroat Trout and unique to the southeast corner of the state. Known for their tenacity and willingness to rise for a dry fly, Cutthroat Trout are popular among anglers and a symbolic piece of western North America's natural history. The Bonneville Cutthroat… more
F&G taking applications for Access Yes! Program
| idfg-bpearson
Fish and Game is seeking to enroll new properties in its Access Yes! Program, which improves public access to private land or through private land by compensating willing landowners who provide access.
Fish and Game recently received a $900,000 federal grant through the 2020 Voluntary Public Access and Habitat… more
Lake Pend Oreille walleye lottery enters second year with even more $1,000 fish
| idfg-ksiitari
Anglers won nearly $9,000 in monthly drawings, high-dollar reward tags still at-large
In March 2019, Fish and Game kicked off the first year of the walleye lottery program by announcing that $50,000 in reward money was swimming in Lake Pend Oreille. Nearly 200 anglers participated in the… more
Get out and enjoy some fishing in the Magic Valley Region over the Memorial Day holiday
| idfg-tthompson
Memorial Day is the traditional opening day of fishing for many Idahoans, so let’s keep the tradition going! Fish and Game hatcheries have continued to stock area waters over the last several weeks in anticipation of a busy holiday weekend. To find out whether or not a water body has been recently stocked, visit the… more
Kokanee stocked for the first time in CJ Strike Reservoir
| idfg-jcassinelli
Fishing at southern Idaho's CJ Strike Reservoir will soon get a bit more interesting thanks to the recent stocking of 90,000 hatchery kokanee fingerlings. Known for its crappie, perch, bass, and trout, a unique set of circumstances led to this first-ever addition to CJ Strike in 2020.
Each fall, Fish and Game… more
Rainbow trout are wrapping up their spawning season
| idfg-tthompson
Recent low water in the Wood River Valley due to a below average winter snowpack has made it easier to witness the annual spring spawning ritual of rainbow trout in the Big Wood River and its tributaries. By regulation, many rivers and streams across the state, including the Big Wood River and Silver Creek are closed… more
Apply now for Idaho's Super Hunt drawing
| idfg-epalmer
Super Hunt winners get the best of the best by being able to hunt any open hunt in Idaho for the species they draw, and keep hunting, general or controlled hunts, until they tag an animal. No license is needed to enter a Super Hunt drawing for either residents or nonresidents.
The first drawing will be for… more
Spring Chinook Salmon Fishing Update 5/19/2020
| idfg-jdupont
Hi everybody, it is time for my weekly spring Chinook Salmon update (5/19/2020).
From here on out I will be organizing these updates to start out discussing the size of the Chinook Salmon run and the how this influences harvest shares in Idaho's spring Chinook Salmon fisheries. I will then follow with… more
Fishing heats up just in time for Memorial Day weekend in the Clearwater
| idfg-jbruns
As the water heats up, so does the catch rates at most of our local lakes, reservoirs and ponds. Despite COVID-19, Idaho Fish and Game continues to stock the same locations in the Clearwater Region that have traditionally received fish. Check the historical fish stocking page for more information.
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Try these Southeast Idaho fishing spots for Memorial Day weekend
| idfg-jjackson
For those who like to celebrate Memorial Day weekend with a fishing rod in hand, there are some great places in southeast Idaho where you can reel in some fun.
Bear Lake: Known for its turquoise blue water, this massive lake which sits in both Idaho and Utah is always a popular spot. … more
F&G offices reopened for license services on Monday, May 18
| idfg-bpearson
Idaho Fish and Game offices around the state reopened to the public Monday, May 18 for license services, having been closed to the public since March 27 due to COVID-19. Although open, Fish and Game continues to encourage use of online purchase (idfg.idaho.gov/buy-online) and telesales (1-800-554-8685) to meet… more
F&G captures and relocates grizzly sow and cub in Island Park
| idfg-jbrower
The two grizzlies had been reported in the area several times over the past week prompting wildlife officials to place a trap to capture them should they return. Both sow and cub were captured safely and in good condition.
“These two bears were primarily seen at night and were in the early stages of becoming… more
Idaho Fish and Game enters into Good Neighbor Authority (GNA) Agreement with Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest
| idfg-jbruns
Good Neighbor Authority (GNA) is a tool used to expand limited federal capacity to plan and implement forest, rangeland, and watershed projects by facilitating partnerships with state agencies. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) and the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests (NPCNF) staff share a vision of… more