Press Releases and Articles
Controlled hunt drawing results for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat now available
| idfg-rphillips
Hunters who applied for controlled hunts for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat hunts can see if they drew a tag by going to the controlled hunt results webpage.
No luck? You can still apply for a Super HuntHunters who applied for moose, sheep and goat can not apply for most deer, elk and pronghorn… more
Connecting streams, habitat improvements and monitoring efforts support spawning steelhead in the upper Salmon River
| idfg-cmcclure
Each spring, steelhead move from the Salmon River into tributaries to spawn as they have done since long before Lewis and Clark first came through the area in 1805. A lot has changed since then, but steelhead are still returning to the upper Salmon River and its tributaries to spawn.
In 2007, IDFG began… more
F&G Commission denies petitions for lighted nocks for archery and signage for trapping and wolf hunts
| idfg-bpearson
On May 14, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission denied petitions from certain organizations that requested the Commission initiate negotiated rulemaking for allowing lighted nocks for archery hunting, and to require signage near traps and during some wolf hunting seasons.
Denying the petitions means they will… more
F&G will resume sales of nonresident licenses, tags and permits at 10 a.m. on May 16
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho Fish and Game Commission approved resuming sales of nonresident licenses, tags and permits, which will be available for sale at 10 a.m. M.D.T. on May 16. The decision was aligned with Governor Brad Little’s revised guidance for Stage 2 of Idaho Rebounds, which includes relaxing the 14-day self-… more
Local ponds and lakes in the Salmon Region provide great fishing destinations this Memorial Day Weekend
| idfg-mdemick
Fishing should be good over the Memorial Day weekend in the Salmon Region, but anglers should be mindful that cool temperatures and late spring rain and snow have extended high flows of many rivers and streams. Driving to higher-elevation lakes may be challenging to impossible. Yet, there’s plenty of fishing to be had… more
Low returns cause F&G to close some areas to Chinook salmon fishing and alter others
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho Fish and Game has closed Chinook fishing in the Clearwater River system, and will end fishing on portions of the Salmon River and the Little Salmon River on May 17. Fishing days per week will also be reduced after May 17 on sections of Salmon and Little Salmon Rivers that remain open.
Recent changes… more
Fish weirs: Old technology is still a crucial tool for today's biologists
| idfg-mdobos
Fishing weirs are structures historically used by Native Americans and other hunter-gatherer societies to catch fish in streams, lagoons, and other water bodies. An entry from Lewis and Clark’s journals from 1805 described a fence-like structure built by the Shoshone tribe on the Lemhi River in Idaho.
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The fish await, but facilities may be limited for Memorial Day weekend
| idfg-rphillips
Due to COVID-19, Memorial Day will be memorable in ways people hadn’t anticipated, but fishing will remain a favorite activity during the holiday weekend. Fish and Game crews have been stocking trout and other fish, and anglers will have ample opportunity to catch them.
“Our hatchery staff… more
Spring Chinook Salmon Fishing Update 5/13/2020
| idfg-jdupont
Hi everybody, it is time for my weekly spring Chinook Salmon update (5/13/2020).
For those of you interested in fishing the Clearwater River, a closure is occurring so be sure to read through the entire update.
We finally documented the harvest of our first spring Chinook, and I bet… more
F&G dispatches mountain lion in Idaho Falls to protect the public
| idfg-jbrower
The mountain lion was reported by a resident of the area who spotted the animal walking through the neighborhood and quickly called local law enforcement. An IFPD Officer patrolling the area saw the adult lion crossing a road at about 3 a.m. Wednesday morning and was able to corner the lion in the parking lot of a… more
Wood River Valley bears are already finding an easy meal in residential garbage containers
| idfg-tthompson
Residents south of Ketchum have been reporting black bears roaming their neighborhoods and getting into garbage cans and bird feeders. Since late April, four reports have come into Fish and Game about bears getting food rewards from residential garbage cans being left outside, and from bird seed and hummingbird… more
Anglers can buy a ready-to-use fishing license with their smartphones
| idfg-bpearson
Imagine this scenario: You’re at your favorite fishing and camping spot for the weekend, and just as you grab your fishing rod to head to the lake or river, you realize you forgot to purchase a fishing license. Don't panic, if you have a smartphone and cell service, you can purchase and download a ready… more
Mule Deer Foundation receives grant to help fund shared coordinator position with F&G
| idfg-bpearson
On April 30, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) announced the 2020 round of funding for the Improving Habitat Quality in Western Big Game Winter Range and Migration Corridors program. To conserve migration corridors and winter range for elk, mule deer and pronghorn, 15 new grants totaling $3.1 million… more
Super Hunt lived up to its name in 2019 and hunters can apply now for 2020
| idfg-bpearson
It’s time to apply for the first of two drawings for Super Hunt tags, but it's going fast. The deadline to apply is May 31 for the first drawing for Idaho’s best hunts, and Super Hunt tags are available for deer, elk, moose, pronghorn, and one Super Hunt combo, which includes one tag for each of those species.
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Use caution when foraging for wild plants, mushrooms
| idfg-bpearson
Idaho is home to many tasty wild edibles, such as morels, huckleberries, hawthorn fruits, and cattail roots. Foraging is an increasingly popular activity in Idaho that often goes hand-in-hand with other outdoor spring activities, including hunting and fishing, and Fish and Game officials are reminding people that it’s… more
Fishing for Trout at Hagerman WMA
| idfg-vosborn
Hagerman Wildlife Management Area is like a park built around fishing, and it offers some of the most accessible and varied trout fishing in Idaho. With various lakes and ponds on the WMA, not to mention a hatchery, you can assure fish are always available to catch, and it provides family-friendly fishing and a great… more
Hagerman WMA is like a park for anglers
| idfg-vosborn
Hagerman Wildlife Management Area is an oasis for anglers because it offers numerous ponds, lakes and streams in a concentrated area and provides lots of family friendly fishing and a variety that suits all skill levels.
Hagerman Hatchery stocks thousands of trout in a dozen ponds on the Hagerman Wildlife… more
McCall-area provides a variety of fishing opportunities
| idfg-jmessner
Wow! April flew by and is gone! We’re now a week into May and the snow is almost completely gone in McCall and the surrounding valleys. The ice has come off the lakes and docks are being installed at the boat ramps. As the weather gets nicer and we move further ahead into the state’s ‘Idaho Rebounds’ plan,… more