Press Releases and Articles
Getting ready to buy your hunting license? Consider a three-year license
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Idaho hunters can buy a three-year hunting license or three-year hunting/fishing combo and not have to worry about buying another license until 2021.
The price for a three-year resident hunting license is $34.75 (plus vendor fees) and $97 (plus vendor fees) for a three-year combo license.
Benefits of… more
Hunters may be affected by prescribed fires near Gibbonsville
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Hunters planning to pursue game in the Gibbonsville area this fall should beware that prescribed fire activities may occur from October through December on both sides of Highway 93 from Lick Creek north to Lost Trail Pass.
Salmon-Challis National Forest officials will use several methods of prescribed fire… more
Indian Hill Road on the Nez Perce/Clearwater Forest closed until Sept. 28
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The first two miles of Indian Hill Road are currently closed to all motorized vehicles through September 28 for public health and safety during road construction and repair, according to the Forest Service. Forest officials will monitor the need for further updates to the closure order as roadwork progresses.
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Mountain lion captured and euthanized in Coeur d'Alene
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Idaho Fish and Game officials on Monday, Sept. 24 captured and euthanized a mountain lion that was found in a tree in Coeur d’Alene near the Kootenai Medical Center. The cat was euthanized to protect public safety after a rash of mountain lion incidents have occurred this year in Idaho and neighboring states. … more
Grizzly bear hunt canceled after judge orders federal protection for the bears
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A federal district court judge in Montana on Monday, Sept. 24 ordered federal protections restored for grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, which includes portions of Idaho.
"Putting the Yellowstone grizzly population back on the endangered species list is a setback for grizzly bear… more
Youth steelhead clinic Oct 25 & 27 in Lewiston
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Young anglers ages 8-14 are invited to participate in the annual Steelhead Clinic held on Thursday, Oct. 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 27 from 8am -1pm. Both events will be held at the Idaho Fish and Game regional office on 16th street in Lewiston.
Life history of a steelhead… more
Youth can participate in pheasant hunting clinic in Genesee, Oct. 6
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is hosting the annual youth pheasant clinic on Saturday, Oct. 6 in Genesee. This event is open to youths aged 10-16 that have passed hunter education and possess a valid 2018 hunting license.
Participants will meet at 8:30 a.m. in Genesee for shooting… more
Updated: Nonresident/second elk tags are sold out, deer tags still available
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Nonresident elk tags are sold out for 2018Nonresident deer tags sold out in 2017, and are selling faster this year. Out of the 15,500 available, less than 3,000 remained on Sept. 21. Nonresident deer tags are also available as second tags, and hunters can see how many tags are left on the nonresident tag information… more
Youth Pheasant Hunts scheduled in Salmon and Challis
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Idaho Department of Fish and Game will host Youth Pheasant Hunts for Salmon and Challis-area youth age 10-17 on Saturday, October 6. Both hunts will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Salmon and Challis.
Salmon youth will begin their day at the Fish and Game office learning about pheasants and… more
Gov. Otter proclaims Saturday, Sept. 22 as Idaho Hunting and Fishing Day
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C.L. “Butch” Otter, Governor of Idaho, has proclaimed Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018 to be Hunting and Fishing Day.
According to the proclamation, Idaho has a rich and storied tradition of hunting and angling that dates to before statehood, and carries forward to this day.
In addition, the proclamation… more
Little Camas Reservoir is open to salvage fishing
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Idaho Fish and Game on Thursday, Sept. 20 opened Little Camas Reservoir in Elmore County to salvage fishing because of low water conditions.
Anglers participating in the salvage must have a valid Idaho fishing license. The salvage order removes the bag limit, possession, and size limits, and anglers can use… more
F&G dropping Stage 1 fire restrictions starting Friday, Sept. 21
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Idaho Fish and Game will remove the stage 1 fire restrictions from lands it owns or manages, which will be in conjunction with Idaho Department of Lands removing restrictions statewide, effective Friday, Sept. 21.
Fish and Game may continue to prohibit fires in localized areas, which will be posted to notify… more
Here's where trout are being stocked in SW Idaho in October
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Personnel from Fish and Game's Nampa Hatchery will be releasing more than 28,500 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during October. Local ponds are the primary focus of this stocking effort due to milder weather and correspondingly cooler water temperatures.
LOCATION WEEK STOCKED… more
Beavers get a new home
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Idaho Department of Fish and Game releases some beavers in Cottonwood Creek in the South Hills after they had gotten in trouble in the valley below.
IDFG routinely receives phone calls from landowners regarding beavers causing damage to private property. In most cases, beaver have chewed the… more
Double check fire situation before heading out hunting
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Hunters planning their first trips should remember to check Fish and Game's fire information page to see if their hunts may be affected.
Large fires have burned in Central and North Idaho. Fire closure boundaries change as fires are put out and we get into fall, but it’s important that hunters know fire… more
Grab a kid and go hunting, Youth Waterfowl Hunting Weekend is Sept. 29-30
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Duck and goose hunting is among the coolest ways to introduce a youngster to the excitement of hunting. There's usually plenty of birds in the sky and the opportunity for a novice to experience the blinds, the decoys, and the dogs, all under the supervision and guidance of an adult.
Here are the rules you need… more
Here are rules and reminders for hunting on Idaho state endowment lands
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As you head out to hunt on Idaho Department of Lands parcels, the please keep these three things in mind:
Fire season isn't over yet, and people cause most fires.
Although temperatures are expected to drop and relative humidity to rise in the coming weeks, we are still very much in fire season and will… more
Get the facts about bats, including how to remove one from your house
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Many people's interest in bats peaks around Halloween when they're used as scary decorations, but Idaho's bats are much more than a prop. They're an interesting and important Idaho wildlife species, and Rita Dixon, Fish and Game's wildlife action plan coordinator, recently shared her expertise about bats in a podcast… more