Press Releases and Articles
Waterfowl forecast: Total duck numbers down from last year but most populations above long-term averages
| idfg-bpearson
Most waterfowl seasons in Idaho open on either Oct. 5 or Oct. 12, and the statewide youth hunt is Sept. 28-29. While hunting success will ultimately be determined by myriad local conditions during the 2019-20 season, this year’s North American Waterfowl Breeding and Population Habitat Survey offers hunters a glimpse… more
2019 Upper Snake Region WMA Pheasant Stocking Schedule
| idfg-staff
Game farm pheasants are released per schedule in the table below.
The actual number of pheasants released per week may differ from the planned number; differences are due to weather conditions and / or other unforeseen circumstances.
Pheasants are released multiple times per week on several of the… more
2019 Southeast Region WMA Pheasant Stocking Schedule
| idfg-staff
Game farm pheasants are released per schedule in the table below.
The actual number of pheasants released per week may differ from the planned number; differences are due to weather conditions and / or other unforeseen circumstances.
Pheasants are released multiple times per week on several of the… more
2019 Magic Valley Region WMA Pheasant Stocking Schedule
| idfg-staff
Game farm pheasants are released per schedule in the table below.
The actual number of pheasants released per week may differ from the planned number; differences are due to weather conditions and / or other unforeseen circumstances.
Pheasants are released multiple times per week on several of the… more
2019 Southwest Region WMA Pheasant Stocking Schedule
| idfg-staff
Game farm pheasants are released per schedule in the table below.
The actual number of pheasants released per week may differ from the planned number; differences are due to weather conditions and / or other unforeseen circumstances.
Pheasants are released multiple times per week on several of the… more
F&G provides millions of acres of access
| idfg-rphillips
Hunting season is here, and a question commonly asked is “where can I go hunting?” There’s a lot of good answers to that question in Idaho, starting with nearly two-thirds of the state is public land, and most of it is open for hunting.
Idaho Fish and Game game also provides more access for… more
Upcoming October Farragut range closure dates
| idfg-kcampbell
The Farragut Shooting Range will have partial closures to the general public on the dates listed below.
Saturday, October 26th, 2019- Handgun/50 yard range- closed to the general public from 9:00 am- 12:00 pm
Sunday, October 27th, 2019- 100 yard range- closed to the general public from 8:00 am- 3:00 pm… more
Think twice before taking a roadside shot
| idfg-bpearson
That buck or bull standing next to the road might be a tempting target, but it might not be what you think it is, and it could be a very costly mistake.
Idaho Fish and Game conservation officers deploy “artificial simulated animals” during hunting season to catch law-breaking hunters. Commonly called ASAs,… more
Magic Valley Region rainbow trout stocking schedule for October 2019
| idfg-tthompson
Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Magic Valley Region will be stocking nearly 37,000 10-12” catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during October. All stocking dates and numbers of fish are approximate and may change without notice due to water or weather conditions.
Body of Water… more
Hagerman State Fish Hatchery announces new gate closure times
| idfg-tthompson
Officials with the Hagerman State Fish Hatchery have announced that effective immediately entry gates will close at sunset each day. Over the last several years the gates have closed at 10:00 p.m. but due to increased vandalism and theft at the hatchery, the gates will now automatically close at sunset.
“We… more
Hatchery highlights for October: Notable fish stockings around the state
| idfg-bgrant
Idaho Fish and Game produces over 30 million fish annually at its hatcheries, and stocks them into waters throughout the state every year, providing Idahoans with fishing opportunities for a variety of species.
With October here, Fish and Game's fish stocking crews are returning to many local ponds and other… more
Hunters and anglers are reminded they must stop at check stations
| idfg-rphillips
Check stations are an opportunity for Fish and Game staff to talk to thousands of hunters and see thousands of harvested animals. Hunters should feel free to ask questions, too. The goal is to get the information we need, answer your questions, and get you on your way quickly.
Here are a few reminders to make… more
The data behind the Commission's decision to close steelhead fishing in the Clearwater
| idfg-jdupont
Hi everybody. By now, I’m sure most of you have heard that our commission decided to close the steelhead fishery in the Clearwater River basin due to the poor return of hatchery fish destined for this watershed. For more information on the commission’s decision, you can click on this link commission closes steelhead… more
Fish and Game Property Vandalized - Public's Help Sought
| idfg-eoneale
Fish and Game is asking the public for information regarding the recent vandalism of an access gate at the Birding Island North segment of the Payette River Wildlife Management Area (WMA). The segment is located about three miles north of New Plymouth, Idaho.
Citizens Against Poaching (CAP) is offering a $1,… more
Clearwater Region’s Pheasant Release Program ready for 2019 Season
| idfg-jbruns
Pheasant season is almost two weeks away, and Idaho Department of Fish… more
Youth pheasant hunt runs Oct. 5–11
| idfg-rphillips
Youth 17 years old and younger with an Idaho hunting license can participate in the youth pheasant hunt so long as they're accompanied by an Idaho licensed hunter age 18 years or older. The youth hunt runs from Saturday, Oct. 5 through Oct. 11.
Pheasant hunting starts a half hour… more
What hunters can do to prevent introducing chronic wasting disease into Idaho
| idfg-tthompson
Chronic Wasting Disease could someday change how some of Idaho’s deer, elk and moose populations are managed. Luckily, the disease has not been found in Idaho wildlife – yet, and hunters can help prevent human introduction of the disease by properly handling deer, elk, and moose harvested in other states and Canadian… more
Market Lake implements wetland management for improved habitat and waterfowl hunting
| idfg-jbrower
Hunters may have noticed that several of the marshes at Market Lake Wildlife Management Area near Roberts are lower than in previous years. “The drawdown of the marshes was done as part of a multi-year plan to improve habitat for waterfowl and increase the number of birds available for hunters,” says Habitat Manager… more