Press Releases and Articles
Sampling Adult Steelhead at Lower Granite Dam
| idfg-mdobos
We are starting to see steelhead show up to Lower Granite Dam as summer Chinook are now slowing down. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game teams up with the US Corps of Engineers, and NOAA fisheries to gain information on fish bound for Idaho waters. The adult trap (pictured) allows the team to sample adult fish from… more
Firewood sale on Craig Mt. Wildlife Management Area begins July 13
| idfg-jbruns
A firewood sale on designated areas of Craig Mt Wildlife Management Area property will begin July 13th, 2019. The sale will only be on Idaho Department of Fish and Game property. Please pay attention to property boundaries and property markers. There is Bureau of Land Management and The Nature Conservancy property in… more
Four remnant South Hills bighorn sheep removed to prevent disease spread
| idfg-tthompson
Idaho Fish and Game officials lethally removed four bighorn sheep from the Big Cottonwood Wildlife Management Area. The two ewes and two young rams are believed to be the last remaining sheep from the South Hills population in Game Management Unit 54. They were euthanized to prevent spreading disease into nearby herds… more
Check out summer birding in Idaho's sagebrush country
| idfg-hturner
Southern Idaho is a wonderful place to spend the summer as a birder. With diverse habitats there is no shortage of places to explore the avifauna. A few of my favorite places to watch birds during the summer are in the sagebrush steppe, juniper foothills, and Snake River riparian corridors.
See and hear… more
Family fishing event at Hells Gate State Park on July 13
| idfg-jbruns
Idaho Fish and Game's "TAKE ME FISHING" trailer final event for the season is scheduled at Hells Gate State Park on Saturday, June 13 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Other than a $5 fee at the park entrance, this event is free and no pre-registration is required. If you are a beginning angler and haven't fished before, or you… more
MK Nature Center hosts unveiling of first day of issue of USPS frog stamps
| idfg-rphillips
Representatives from Idaho Fish and Game, the U.S. Postal Service, City of Boise and others gathered before a full audience at the MK Nature Center to unveil a series of four stamps representing American frogs at a First Day of Issue Stamp Dedication on July 9 in Boise.
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Midway through the run, very few sockeye are returning to Idaho
| idfg-rphillips
Fish and Game biologists expected few sockeye to return to Idaho this year, and midway through the run, the number of fish crossing the dams is lower than expected, but the exact number of Idaho fish returning is difficult to determine because few of the fish have electronic PIT tags that help biologists monitor the… more
Preparing for electrofishing
| idfg-bknoth
Idaho Department of Fish and Game crew blocks off a section of stream to electrofish for wild steelhead. Electrofishing is a common survey method used to sample fish to determine what kinds of fish and how many of a given species are in a section of stream. Block nets are temporarily placed on the lower and upper… more
Save the Date for Fish and Game’s Southeast Idaho Hunting University on August 3
| idfg-jjackson
The Southeast Region of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game is hosting a brand new public event this year aimed at getting hunters ready for hunting season this fall.
Whether you are an experienced hunter or hitting the field for the first time, make tracks to the Southeast Idaho Hunting University on August… more
Wildlife workshops for educators available in Boise and Harriman State Park in July, August
| idfg-rphillips
Project WILD is offering workshops in July and August for adults who want to share the wonders of Idaho's natural resources with the next generation. These wildlife-focused conservation education program for K-12 educators, scout leaders, parents, day care providers, or anyone interested in sharing nature with… more
Capped elk zone resident tags now on sale, Sawtooth tags and several others zones are sold out
| idfg-mdemick
Capped zone tags for residents are sold in limited numbers on a first-come, first-served basis.
Purchase options
Capped resident zones
Tags are available at Idaho Fish and Game offices, license vendors, with a credit card by going online to https://idfg.idaho.gov/buy-online, or by calling (800)… more
Walleye locations in Lake Pend Oreille in late June
| idfg-prust
Walleyes are spread out throughout the lake from the Clark Fork River delta to the Pend Oreille River (see map below). The stationary receivers at the Clark Fork delta, Sheepherder Point, Sunnyside, and the Long Bridge had the highest concentrations of walleyes during the two-week period (June 15 - 26… more
July trout stocking schedule for the Clearwater Region
| idfg-jbruns
Grab your fishing rod, pack the cooler, and don’t forget your fishing license. Personnel from Idaho Fish and Game’s hatcheries in the Clearwater Region will be releasing over 12,500 catchable-sized rainbow trout at numerous locations throughout the Clearwater Region of Idaho during July. Fish on!
Body of Water… more
Idaho joins other Western states to conserve monarch butterflies
| idfg-rphillips
The Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies has adopted a conservation plan for monarch butterflies that range across seven western states, including Idaho. The newly adopted Western Monarch Butterfly Conservation Plan establishes population size and habitat conservation goals, strategies, and actions for… more
How to camp safely in bear country and avoid unwanted encounters
| idfg-tthompson
Summer is upon us, leading many to escape to the mountains to relax and camp. Before you head to the hills, Fish and Game wildlife biologists remind everyone to be mindful of wildlife, especially bears, when camping over the Fourth of July holiday and beyond.
Food storage when camping is especially important… more
Rare Bumblebee Species Found on WMA
| KristinaBoyd
Have you ever experienced a small, unexpected event that turns an ordinary day into one that shines? On a normal weekend this June, I did!
It was Friday, June 21st. The morning had been wet, the day gray. I had just led a group of kids through a bumblebee survey on the Boundary-Smith Creek WMA as part of… more
Female-only hunter ed class scheduled for Pocatello
| idfg-jjackson
Once again Idaho Fish and Game will be offering its Ladies and Girls Hunter Education Class at the regional Fish and Game office in Pocatello. Class dates and times are July 8 through July 11, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM each day. Cost for the class is $9.75 and registration can be completed online at https://idfg.idaho.gov/… more
Celebrating Fourth of July in the great outdoors? Please leave the fireworks at home
| idfg-bpearson
After a wet spring, tall stands of grass and other vegetation from the valleys to the mountains are beginning to dry. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is reminding users of federal forest and rangelands, state endowment lands and department-managed lands and access sites, that fireworks and exploding targets are… more