Press Releases and Articles
Trapper education courses slated in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho Falls and Nampa
| idfg-mdemick
Beginning July 1, 2018, every trapper who purchased their first trapping license after June 30, 2011 will be required to attend and pass a mandatory trapper education course before they can purchase an Idaho trapping license.
Trappers that have successfully passed and are certified through the Idaho voluntary… more
CAP your tag with a dollar donation
| idfg-mdemick
Ethical sportsmen are reminded that they can help stop a game thief by designating a dollar to Citizens Against Poaching (CAP) when purchasing a license or applying for controlled hunts.
Citizens Against Poaching is a non-profit citizen organization, managed by a volunteer board, who work in cooperation with… more
Nampa Fish Hatchery is bringing anglers hundreds of thousands of trout
| idfg-rphillips
Spring for the Nampa Fish hatchery is like November and December for the Post Office, and that’s a good thing for anglers.
“This is our big push in May and June,” Hatchery Manager Bob Becker said. “We will all but empty the hatchery between now and the Fourth of July.”
About 680,… more
Anglers are needed to catch Chinook for research
| idfg-rphillips
Many anglers are awaiting the arrival of Chinook salmon, but they’ve already been here a while, and they’re ready for fishing. They’re not Chinook that come from the ocean. Idaho Fish and Game stocks land-locked Chinook in lakes and reservoirs, and biologists are asking anglers to help them learn more about these… more
Wild K9 Officers
| idfg-snass
Idaho Fish and Game’s K9 program was recently featured on KBOI Channel 2’s newscast. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSTRGMzOQus
The story captures the partnership that conservation officer Jim Stirling has built with a black lab named Pepper. Jim and Pepper were the pioneers in a K9 program that… more
The next generation of steelhead is being born
| idfg-csundquist
The next generation of steelhead are getting ready to hatch at Niagara Springs Fish Hatchery. Nearly two million eggs have been placed in upwelling incubators where they will remain until the fry have absorbed their yolk sac and are ready to swim-up and start on feed.
The eggs… more
Spring Chinook update from the Clearwater (5/8/17)
| idfg-bbowersox
Time for this week’s spring Chinook fishery update. We’ve gotten some interesting information over the past week from the lower Columbia River, but as I’ll try to explain, we still are waiting to see how this will all turn out. However, before I get to that, I pass along a local update on the sport fishery.
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Anglers Invited to Help with Fish Collection at CJ Strike Reservoir
| idfg-eoneale
This Saturday, anglers can participate in their favorite pastime and support a good cause – reestablishing fish populations in local waters.
The winter’s heavy snowpack has filled many small lakes and reservoirs throughout Southwest Idaho including Blacks Creek Reservoir and Indian Creek Reservoir.… more
Baby animals are better off when left alone
| idfg-mdemick
Spring is baby season for all things wild.
Being the peak time for wildlife to have their young, the Idaho Fish and Game offers this simple suggestion to those well-intentioned people that discover baby animals that appear to be abandoned - leave them alone.
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Sportsmen and women gain major access from three land deals
| idfg-rphillips
CAPTION: Black Rock pasture bottom.
Caption: Black Lake property recently acquired by Idaho Fish and Game.
Idaho hunters and anglers gained permanent access to 12,600 acres of land in north Idaho for a net cost of about $300,000 thanks to three different land deals… more
Family fishing waters provide great places for family adventure
| idfg-mdemick
Looking for a fun family-friendly activity close to home? Give fishing a try.
“There’s plenty of great fishing action close to home,” says Doug Megargle, fisheries manager with Fish and Game based in Jerome. “Family fishing waters are full of fish, so now’s a perfect time to get out and create some… more
Commission to meet in Salmon May 16-17
| idfg-mdemick
Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet May 16-17 at the Idaho Department of Fish and Game’s Salmon regional office in Salmon.
A public hearing will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 16 at 99 Highway 93 North. Citizens are invited to address the commission on any topic related to Fish and Game business… more
Henrys Lake 2017 Gillnet Survey
| idfg-dkeen
The 2017 gillnetting process has been completed. The IDFG crew netted 9 nights and set a total of 50 nets for the survey. The crew and volunteers spent approximately 200 man hours collecting data. This large scale survey provides a comprehensive look at the fish population at Henrys Lake.
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Mountain Lion Sightings Serve as Reminder to Use Caution
| idfg-jbruns
It's no secret that Idaho is known for its abundant and diversity of wildlife.
Yet to the surprise of some people, wildlife - including mountain lions - can be found in and around where people live.
Recent mountain lion sightings near Juliaetta should serve as a reminder to… more
Fishing with the Crowd
| idfg-vosborn
It's no secret that Idaho's rivers are popular fishing destinations. Great fishing can also draw a crowd, sometimes causing conflicts between anglers. This is particularly true for salmon and steelhead fishing.
The video "Angler Etiquette: Fishing with the Crowd" covers commonly held practices in… more
Agenda: Commission Meeting May 16-17, 2017
| idfg-staff
Idaho Fish and Game CommissionAnnual Meeting
May 16-17, 2017
Idaho Department of Fish and Game - Salmon Office
99 Hwy 93 North
Salmon, Idaho
208-756-2271
Note: Times on the agenda are approximate and subject to change.
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Stolen cargo trailer recovered, Fish and Game has suspect
| idfg-rphillips
A Fish and Game trailer stolen from Boise in April was recovered on May 2 and about half its contents found, but many items remain missing and officials are asking the public's help locating them. The trailer contained GPS and radio collars for tracking big-game animals and other equipment used to capture, handle,… more
First 2017 Chinook Season Update from the Clearwater
| idfg-vosborn
Hello anglers. This is Brett Bowersox from the Clearwater with an early Chinook season update. Given that Spring Chinook season officially started this past weekend I thought it was a good time to get a brief update out on the fishery and share some new videos that answer some common questions about how IDFG manages… more