Press Releases and Articles
Idaho Fish and Game Commission extends wolf hunting and trapping seasons
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During a conference call on Feb. 20, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission adopted nine proposed modifications to wolf hunting and trapping for the 2019-20 and 2020-21 seasons, extending wolf hunting opportunity, opening more areas to wolf trapping and extending trapping seasons, which all take effect immediately. … more
Big game scoring day scheduled in Idaho Falls
| idfg-jbrower
Individuals wanting to have their big game antlers, horns or skulls measured and scored by official Boone & Crockett scorers will have an opportunity to do so free of charge this March.
The scoring event will be held at the at the Fish & Game Regional Office located at 4279 Commerce… more
Help sought in the killing of a golden eagle near Oakley
| idfg-tthompson
On February 10, 2020 officials with Idaho Fish and Game, Magic Valley Region, received a report of a mature golden eagle found shot west of Oakley. In addition to being a violation of state law, shooting of a golden eagle is also a federal offense under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act.
A… more
Hunter-Bowhunter Education Combo Course & Field Day offered in Salmon
| idfg-mdemick
Beginning hunters interested in pursuing wild turkey this spring or applying for a big game controlled hunt are encouraged to register for an upcoming course in Salmon.
An instructor-led hunter… more
Southeast Region Winter Feeding Advisory Committee Meeting: February 25
| idfg-jjackson
Southeast Idaho Winter Feeding Advisory Committee Meeting
and Agenda
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
6:30 PM
Southeast Regional IDFG Office
1345 Barton Road
Pocatello, ID… more
Fish and Game to host southeast Idaho fisheries open house in March
| idfg-cwatkins
Kick off the 2020 fishing season by joining us for pizza and a discussion about local fisheries management
Anglers are invited to join Idaho Fish and Game staff for an open house to visit about current fisheries management issues and happenings in southeast Idaho. Pizza and refreshments will be provided, and… more
Bobcat check-in on Feb. 25 in Grangeville
| idfg-jbruns
Attention Trappers! A bobcat check-in will be held at Senior Citizens Center in Grangeville, 108 Grangeville Truck Rte on Sunday, February 25th from 3-5:30pm. Each trapper will be charged a $1.75 administration fee and $2 per pelt.
Contact the regional office (208) 799-5010 for more information.
… more
2020 Craig Mountain Wildife Management Area Newsletter
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Introduction
Welcome to the Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area (CMWMA) and Joseph Plains Wildlife Habitat Area (JPWHA) annual newsletter! We hope to use this letter as a way to inform the public of what has been done and what we plan to do each year on the Wildlife Mangagement Area (WMA)! First off, let… more
Commission to meet via conference call February 20
| idfg-bpearson
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet by conference call Thursday, February 20 to consider season setting proposals for wolves, for which the Department of Fish and Game solicited public comments from Jan. 27 through Feb. 10.
The commission will also discuss legislative matters and consider the adoption… more
Enroll in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) to enhance upland game bird habitat
| idfg-jbruns
The Clearwater region of Idaho Fish and Game works with the Natural Resources and Conservation Service (NRCS) and USDA-Farm Services Agency to create habitat for upland game birds through the Conservation Reserve Program (known by many as CRP). The general sign-up period for CRP is currently open and runs until… more
Two new sturgeon fishing access sites cleared in the Niagara Springs Wildlife Management Area
| idfg-tthompson
The Snake River supports a healthy population of white sturgeon in southern Idaho, providing anglers the opportunity to pursue the largest fish in Idaho. A prized fish for anglers to catch, anglers often are challenged to find public access sites. Recent efforts by Fish and Game will help to provide additional public… more
F&G and partners generate $400,000 for elk habitat improvement projects in the Clearwater Region
| idfg-jbruns
The Clearwater region is known for its scenic beauty, wicked mountain terrain, and virtually the wildest and most expansive primitive public land in the lower 48. As such, this region has provided an unparalleled experience for even the most seasoned big game hunters, and a partnership has raised about $400,000 … more
Update Feb. 14: Train collides with herd of pronghorns for the second time north of Hamer
| idfg-jbrower
Initial Story: On the morning of Feb. 3 the Fish and Game office in Idaho Falls received a report from railroad employees regarding a train collision with a herd of pronghorn north of Hamer. About 45 pronghorn were reported killed by the collision and another 19 were severely injured and had to be dispatched by F… more
Winter 2020 Idaho Master Naturalist Newsletter
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The winter edition of the Idaho Naturalist news can be found in each chapters document library or by clicking this link.
Remember Idaho’s nongame wildlife when completing your taxes
| idfg-mdemick
Anyone working on this year's tax forms might consider checking the box to donate to Idaho's wildlife.
Taxpayers may check the square on their Idaho tax forms to donate any amount of their refund to the Nongame Wildlife Conservation Fund administered by Idaho Fish and Game.
This fund is used to pay for… more
Lake Cascade and Payette Lake ice and access conditions update: February 13, 2020
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As of Feb. 13, ice conditions on Cascade are excellent for both foot and snowmobile travel. The recent cold weather has iced over the slush and there is very little snow on the ice. Depending on the day some anglers have reported pretty good catches of the large perch.
The Sugarloaf… more
Volunteers Needed for Spring Seedling Planting in Southwest Idaho
| idfg-myoung
Volunteers are needed to help improve wildlife habitat this spring in Southwest Idaho. Each spring, Idaho Fish and Game's Volunteer Habitat Program makes use of the soil moisture conditions to chip away at the need to rehabilitate areas invaded by exotic grasses and burned by recent fires. "Early… more
Non-profit wildlife group offers up to $10K grants for habitat and conservation
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The Idaho Fish… more