Press Releases and Articles
Here's a back-to-basics approach to duck hunting that any hunter can use
| idfg-bpearson
Waterfowl hunting has a reputation for being expensive, but hunters don’t need to shell out tons of money on a boat or a truckload of waterfowl gear to be successful. That’s especially true in a state with as much public land as Idaho.
Jump shooting is a low-cost option for public land hunts,… more
November trout stocking schedule for the Southeast Region
| idfg-jjackson
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and here is something to be thankful for… Fall fishing! Personnel from Idaho Fish and Game’s hatcheries in the Southeast Region will be releasing over 41,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at various locations during November.
The number of trout actually released may be… more
Renowned outdoor journalist and Idaho Master Naturalist to give free presentation on fishing and conservation in November
| idfg-jjackson
Kris Milgate, renowned award-winning outdoor journalist, author, and founder of Tight Line Media in eastern Idaho, will be the featured presenter at Southeast Idaho Fly Fisher’s November meeting. The public is invited to attend this free presentation on November 14 at Goody’s Deli located at 905 South 5th Avenue in… more
Mature bull elk shot and left on private property in Swan Valley
| idfg-jbrower
Fish and Game Officers are seeking information pertaining to a bull elk that was shot and left on private property in the Swan Valley area. The mature bull elk was shot on the evening of November 6 along the Pine Creek Bench in Unit 67. Currently, only antlerless elk hunts are going on in the area.
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Pikas entertain in Idaho's high elevations
| idfg-scassinelli
Pikas can be found all across Idaho's high mountains and in deep lava-tube caves at Craters of the Moon National Monument. Find out how these cute, but noisy critters communicate with each other, prepare for winter, and more in our November 2019 edition of Wildlife Express.
Also, autumn is a great… more
A Far-away Meadow
| KristinaBoyd
There's a place called Far-away Meadow
We never shall mow in again,
Or such is the talk at the farmhouse:
The meadow is finished with men.
Then now is the chance for the flowers
That can't stand mowers and plowers.
It must be… more
The rut approaches: game camera favorites to inspire your next deer hunt
| idfg-ksiitari
Biologists use motion-sensing cameras to inventory wildlife across the state. This method is proving particularly useful in the Panhandle, where dense tree canopies and regular cloud cover make traditional, aerial surveys difficult.
The Panhandle wildlife team shared some of their favorite deer… more
F&G commission meeting Nov. 13-14 in Pocatello
| idfg-bpearson
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet in Pocatello on Nov. 13-14, with the public hearing starting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13 in the Southeast Regional Office at 1345 Barton Rd. People can address the commission on any matters related to Fish and Game at that time.
The meeting will continue at 8 a.m.… more
Nov. 4: Upper Salmon River Steelhead fishing report
| idfg-bbeller
Steelhead fishing this past week on the upper Salmon River was noticeably impacted by a stretch of unseasonably cold weather that persisted from late Monday afternoon through Friday. During this time, the river upstream of Deadwater was flowing with frazil ice and no angler interviews were obtained from this area.… more
Cow elk carcasses dumped near Georgetown
| idfg-jjackson
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is investigating two cow elk that were killed, partly processed, and then dumped approximately one mile north of Georgetown on Red Canyon Road in Bear Lake County. A sportsman in the area discovered and reported the wasted meat to Fish and Game on Monday, October 28.
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Trapper education course scheduled Nov. 9 in Salmon
| idfg-mdemick
Idaho Fish and Game will host a trapper education course in Salmon on Saturday, November 9 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Fish and Game Office, 99 Highway 93 North.
The 8-hour course provides students with interactive, hands-on training from experienced trapping instructors. Basic trapping techniques with safety… more
Wolf trapper certification course scheduled Nov. 16 in Salmon
| idfg-mdemick
Trappers are reminded that Idaho rules require trappers to successfully complete a Wolf Trapper certification course before they can purchase wolf trapping tags.
A wolf trapper certification course will be held in Salmon on Saturday, November 16 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Fish and Game office, 99 Highway 93… more
Young angler breaks state record with 36.5-inch rainbow trout
| idfg-mkoenig
Sophie Egizi lands a new catch-and-release Gerrard rainbow trout from Lake Pend Oreille.
Congratulations to Sophie Egizi on setting a new catch-and-release record Gerrard rainbow trout! The 8-year-old angler wrangled up the 36.5-inch monster while trolling flies on on Idaho's famous Lake… more
Characterizing the Annual Chinook Salmon Run in Real Time
| idfg-kcoykendall
Every year, Chinook Salmon that hatched in Idaho streams and hatcheries up to six years prior, return from the ocean to their natal riverine habitat to spawn. The spring/summer-run Chinook Salmon arrive in the Snake River and its tributaries from April to August and spawn in August through September. These… more
Monitoring the entire Journey of Wild Chinook Salmon
| idfg-jpoole
In recent blog articles, you’ve learned about new fish detection systems being installed on rivers in Idaho and how managers use these systems to gain a snapshot of tagged fish in a particular place (read those blogs here and here). With more of these systems in place, managers can track and monitor the journey of… more
Late fall and winter can be productive for stream fishing
| idfg-rphillips
People may see anglers wading streams during frigid weather and wonder "what are they doing?" The short answer is, probably catching fish.
Late fall and winter are often overlooked on Idaho's rivers and streams for the simple reason many people don't want to deal with the… more
Tips to keep anglers on top of the ice
| idfg-jbrower
It is cold
As temperatures take a dive around the state, anglers are often tempted to venture onto thin ice. Here are a few safety tips to ensure your ice fishing adventure doesn't become a polar plunge.
Safety First!
Ice fishing is generally a safe… more
Panhandle Region operating November check stations to monitor for chronic wasting disease
| idfg-mellstrom
Idaho Fish and Game staff will be collecting samples from deer at hunter check stations across the Panhandle over two weekends in November as part of a statewide surveillance program for chronic wasting disease.
Check stations will be operated November 16, 17, 23 and 24 from 10 a.m. to sunset. Check stations… more