Press Releases and Articles
Check your licenses and tags for fading, and here's what to do if they're faded
| idfg-staff
Hunters and anglers who have poorly printed licenses and fading tags can get a replacement tag or license free of charge.
Idaho Fish and Game is providing a couple ways for sportsmen and women to get new copies.
Bring your faded licenses or tags to any regional Fish and Game office and request a… moreUpland game bird update: Here's what hunting looks like in 2018
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho is a big state with a broad mix of habitats, elevations and climates, and the state contains a variety of upland game birds. Upland bird populations are cyclical, and their health and numbers typically depend on favorable weather conditions, which are often very localized.
All that means upland birds… more
Elk Burger Recipe
| idfg-epalmer
Here's how to make the perfect Elk burger!
Processing your own meat is rewarding and gives you the ability to customize the meat cuts your family will use and enjoy for the coming year. When butchering at home, you control quality and therefore the flavor of your food.
… more
Young grizzly removed from Eastern Idaho and sent to a wildlife sanctuary
| idfg-jnicholson
Idaho Fish and Game removed a third bear (two grizzlies, one black bear) from the wild in Eastern Idaho this summer because the bears were attracted to food left out by people. In early September, a young grizzly bear was trapped and later transferred to a Texas wildlife sanctuary, where it will remain.
The… more
Anglers: See proposed fishing rule changes for the Salmon region and comment here
| idfg-mdemick
Idaho Fish and Game is seeking public comments on a new set of proposed fishing rules for 2019, and a new draft of its six-year, statewide Fisheries Management Plan.
Idaho fishing seasons and rules are approved by the Idaho Fish and Game Commission every three years, and the commission is scheduled to set new… more
Anglers: See proposed fishing rule changes for the Panhandle region and comment here
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho Fish and Game is seeking public comments on a new set of proposed fishing rules for 2019, and a new draft of its six-year, statewide Fisheries Management Plan.
Idaho fishing seasons and rules are approved by the Idaho Fish and Game Commission every three years, and the commission is scheduled to set new… more
Attention Anglers: give your comments on proposed fishing rules and statewide fish management plan
| idfg-mkoenig
Idaho Fish and Game is seeking public comments on a new set of proposed fishing rules for 2019, and a new draft of its six-year, statewide Fisheries Management Plan.
Idaho fishing seasons and rules are approved by the Idaho Fish and Game Commission every three years, and the commission is scheduled to set new… more
2019-2021 Fisheries Seasons and Rules Proposals Open for Public Comment through October 7, 2018
| idfg-staff
OverviewFishing seasons in Idaho are established within administrative regions.
The Department is asking for public comment on draft proposed changes to the fishing seasons and rules brochure. The final proposed changes will be presented for the Commission's approval at the November meeting.
Draft… more
Williams Lake Boat Ramp near Salmon Improved
| idfg-mdemick
Williams Lake Boat Ramp located southwest of Salmon reopened September 6 for boaters, anglers and other recreationists.
Users will see a new boat ramp and dock, new fishing dock east of the ramp, and freshly chip-sealed access road and parking area.
Williams Lake is the largest lake… more
Mule Deer
| idfg-staff
Mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus) are the most common large mammal in Idaho. The deer’s scientific name reflects one of the animal’s most recognizable features – its large ears. Hemionus means half-mule.
Mule deer are the largest of the two deer species in Idaho. Bucks average about 250 pounds and develop… more
A steelhead update from Joe DuPont (8/28/18)
| idfg-jdupont
Hi everybody, it is late enough in the year that we now have a good feel for what the hatchery steelhead A-run to Idaho is going to be like. These are the hatchery fish destined for the Salmon and Snake rivers. At this point in time (8/28/18), typically over 70% of these hatchery stocks of steelhead should… more
Low steelhead return prompts reduced bag limit starting Sept. 3
| idfg-rphillips
In order to reduce harvest on hatchery steelhead and protect wild steelhead, Idaho Fish and Game has temporarily reduced the daily bag limit to one steelhead starting Sept. 3. The lower bag limit applies in the Clearwater River from the mouth to Memorial Bridge, North Fork of the Clearwater River, Snake River, Salmon… more
Rainbow Trout Stocking Schedule
| idfg-eoneale
Personnel from Fish and Game's McCall and Nampa Hatcheries will be releasing more than 13,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during September.
LOCATION WEEK STOCKED NUMBER OF TROUT
Boise River - above Glenwood Bridge September 3, 17 1,440/1,440
Boise… more
Hunters - Hit the Bullseye at Sight In Event
| idfg-eoneale
With hunting seasons just around the corner, big game hunters around the region are asking themselves the same question: does my rifle shoot straight?
Get your answer on Saturday, September 8 at the annual Sight In event, to be held at Black’s Creek Public Shooting Range located at 2420 E. Kuna-Mora Road… more
Fall turkey hunters should be aware of new rules regarding what tags are eligible
| idfg-rphillips
Under new rules, there are three types of turkey tags available each calendar year: general tag, extra tag and special unit tag. A hunter may purchase one general tag, two extra tags, and three special unit tags.
Here’s how each tag can be used:
The general tag and one extra tag may be used during… more
Time for boots on the ground, lots of hunting starts on Aug. 30 and more in September
| idfg-rphillips
Aug. 30 kicks off many archery seasons for deer and elk, general hunts for bear, mountain lion and wolves, as well as seasons for some upland game birds and animals with more seasons opening in September.
Big game animalsMany archery seasons for deer run from Aug. 30 through Sept. 30. For details by unit,… more
Brush up on the new trespassing law before you go hunting or fishing
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho’s new trespass laws took effect July 1, and hunters, anglers and other sportsmen and women should be aware of what’s changed before they head into the field, but also what’s unchanged.
Before delving into the changes, there a few things to remember:
You still need permission to be on private… more
2018 outlook: Hunters should have fair-to-excellent deer and elk hunting
| idfg-rphillips
Hunters can look forward to a good fall season in 2018, with similar elk and white-tailed deer populations as last year and likely more mule deer in many areas.
Despite a setback in 2017 following a hard winter that mostly affected mule deer, most of Idaho’s deer and elk herds and harvests have been at… more