Press Releases and Articles
How Important is Fishing??
| idfg-dparrish
Idaho people know the value of fishing. Many of us live and breath the sport and will go to great lengths to fish a backwater area or get close enough to drop a fly in that perfect "fishy" looking place.
Just remember, with high water and submerged paths along rivers and ponds - no fish is worth… more
Grizzly Bears Are Out In Upper Snake Region
| idfg-glosinski
Grizzly Bears Are Out In Upper Snake Region
ISLAND PARK – Tracks in the backcountry are one thing, but eye-witness reports by motorists driving on Highway 20 in Island Park is an even surer indicator that grizzlies bears are emerging from their dens in the Upper Snake Region.… more
Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report (5/1/17)
| idfg-vosborn
The spring 2017 steelhead season on the upper Salmon River closed at the end of Sunday, April 30th.
Due to the low amount of angler effort observed this week downstream of the East Fork, angler interviews were only obtained from upstream of the East Fork in location code 19. In this area, the… more
New Access/Depredation fee in effect May 1
| idfg-mdemick
Hunters, anglers and trappers will see new prices May 1 with the addition of a $5 Access/Depredation fee for resident adults and $10 for nonresident adults when they buy their first annual license.
The new fee will pay for land access for sportsmen and women, and depredation prevention and payments… more
Fishing Trailer Schedule for May
| idfg-eoneale
The month of May will be busy for Fish and Game’s fishing trailer, with a dozen fishing events scheduled around the Treasure Valley and beyond.
To learn more about the trailer, contact the Fish and Game Nampa office at 465-8465. A complete statewide fishing trailer schedule is available at http://… more
Youth Conservation Camp offers summer adventure
| idfg-mdemick
The Youth Conservation Camp offers a summer adventure for youth, ages 10-12, who want to learn outdoor skills and experience a wide variety of fun, outdoor activities.
The week-long camp will be held Aug. 7-11 at Trinity Pines Camp and Conference Center in Cascade, Idaho. Cost per… more
Big game controlled hunt application period begins
| idfg-mdemick
The application period for this fall's deer, elk, pronghorn, fall black bear and fall turkey controlled hunts begins May 1 and runs through June 5.
Apply now
Hunters with a valid 2017 Idaho hunting license may apply for controlled hunts at any license vendor, Fish and Game… more
Idaho hunter has incredible Super Hunt streak
| idfg-rphillips
Hunters might consider a Super Hunt tag a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, but if that’s the case, Dustin Stevenson of Boise must have cat lives because he’s drawn four of them and is still applying for more.
Before you utter “some guys have all the luck,” Stevenson makes a… more
Weiser River Elk Zone has a tag quota for 2017-18 hunting seasons
| idfg-nborg
The A tag has a quota of 1900, while the B tag quota is 4000.
So what does this mean for you? Weiser River Zone A and B tags will be sold on a first come - first served basis. Tags will be sold to residents starting at 10 a.m. (Mountain Time) on July 10. Tags can be purchased online… more
Super Hunt winner tells his tale.
| idfg-vosborn
Idaho Super Hunt tags are one of the most unusual hunting opportunities in the West. First, you don’t need a state hunting license to enter a Super Hunt drawing. Two, if you win, you have the opportunity to hunt in any open hunt for your species.
Every year, 34 hunters win Super Hunt and… more
Youth Outdoor Skills Day Set For May 13th At Beaver Dick Park
| idfg-glosinski
REXBURG - In what has become an incredibly popular event with local families, area sporting groups will once again be joining with the Idaho Department of Fish & Game (IDFG) to host a Youth Outdoor Skills Day on Saturday, May 13th, at Beaver Dick Park on Highway 33. The entire event is free… more
Boise River Wildlife Management Area Will Open May 1
| idfg-eoneale
Closed sections of Boise River Wildlife Management Area (WMA), will open to public access on May 1. This includes areas impacted by the Table Rock and Mile Marker 14 Fires.
Most of the mule deer and elk wintering on WMA lands have now moved to higher elevations, giving WMA managers the okay to… more
CMP M1 Carbine Matches
| idfg-vosborn
CMP M1 Carbine Matches –
This bullseye target match uses the classic WWII M1 carbine with .30 caliber bullets. CMP rules require that the carbine be in as issued by the U.S. Armed Forces condition with standard stock and sights. The trigger pull may be no less than 4.5… more
Oregon Trail Rough Riders
| idfg-vosborn
Oregon Trail Rough Riders (OTRR)
This Cowboy Action Shooting group wears western period clothing and performs shooting scenarios using single-action revolvers, lever-action rifles and break-… more
Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP)
| idfg-vosborn
Civilian Marksmanship Program
The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is a national program dedicated to training and educating U. S. citizens, with an emphasis on youth, in the responsible use of firearms and airguns through gun safety training, marksmanship training and competitions.
… more
Lead Bullet Target Match - Schuetzen
| idfg-vosborn
Lead Bullet Target Match - Schuetzen
This bullseye target match draws its name from the German word for “shooting.” Classic pre-World War I rifles and reproductions are allowed. Bullets must be lead with no gas checks.
Shooters have 60 minutes… more