Press Releases and Articles
Avian cholera outbreak deaths climb to 4,200 birds
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho Fish and Game personnel continue to find and collect dead waterfowl from an avian cholera outbreak in the Parma area, and officials now estimate more than 4,200 birds have died since the outbreak started in early February.
The outbreak has occurred on private land, and the… more
2017 Winter Feeding in Video
| idfg-vosborn
Fish and Game staff pulled out their phones and cameras to capture the scope of winter feeding efforts around the state.
These short videos give a glimpse of operations around the southern portion of the state from elk herds at Tex Creek in the Upper Snake Region to aerials over Southeast Idaho of… more
Anglers can help shape the 2017 Chinook salmon season by going online
| idfg-mdemick
If you missed your chance to provide comments on this year’s salmon season, you still have time.
Idaho Fish and Game is seeking public comments on five management strategies that involve the Rapid River, Hells Canyon and Clearwater Basin Chinook salmon runs.
Through Saturday,… more
Commission to meet via conference call February 28
| idfg-mdemick
Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet by conference call Tuesday, February 28 to discuss legislative proposals related to license fees, depredation compensation, and use of license funds.
The call will begin at 3 p.m. (MST) at Fish and Game Headquarters, 600 S. Walnut in Boise.
… more
Winter feeding in motion on Tex Creek WMA [Video]
| idfg-vosborn
Fire burned 22,000 acres of winter range on the Tex Creek Wildlife Management Area in eastern Idaho in 2016. To support elk and deer, and prevent private property damage, Idaho Fish and Game set in motion the largest winter feeding operation in Idaho’s history.
The Challenge… more
Protecting big game doesn't end with milder weather
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho Fish and Game has spent an unprecedented effort this winter feeding big game animals across southern and eastern Idaho, but it hasn’t done it alone. The department relied on many sportsmen and private landowners.
“Dozens of sportsmen have helped transport and deliver… more
Female mountain lion harvest season closed in Unit 39 near Idaho City
| idfg-mdemick
Mountain lion hunters should note that the harvest season for female mountain lion has closed in game management unit 39, as the harvest quota of ten females was reached February 23, 2017.
Hunters will be allowed to keep female mountain lions taken prior to this closure but must report them within… more
Conservation Officers Seeking Help In Finding Poachers Responsible For Killing 28 Pronghorns Near Monteview
| idfg-glosinski
Conservation Officers Seeking Help In Finding Poachers Responsible For Killing 28 Pronghorns Near Monteview
IDAHO FALLS - Conservation Officers with the Idaho Department of Fish & Game (IDFG) are seeking assistance from the public in apprehending the person or persons responsible for the… more
Upper Snake Region Winter Conditions Report - February 24, 2017
| idfg-glosinski
Upper Snake Region Winter Conditions Report - February 24, 2017
BIG GAME WINTERING CONDITIONS:
Animals were in good to excellent condition entering winter. The last… more
Public comments sought on removal of goose hunting closure near Burley
| idfg-mdemick
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game would like to gather public comments on a proposal to possibly eliminate the goose hunting closure on the Snake River upstream of Milner Dam near Burley.
Decades ago, Fish and Game closed this area to goose hunting to provide migrating goose… more
Lake cascade Ice fishing 2/22/17
| idfg-dallen
Good news and Bad news. The yellow perch fishing is good. Last weekends tournament captured many 2 pound plus perch. The bad news is that the access areas are very wet and you may not be able to get to the ice because of open water. Rains over the weekend caused the lake to rise and the ice has moved offshore in… more
Upper Snake Winter Feeding Report - Feb. 22, 2017
| idfg-mkeckler
HistoryFish and Game's Upper Snake Region has significant history of winter feeding and has an active Winter Feeding Advisory Committee. The Henry Creek Fire burned over 50,000 acres in the summer of 2016, including over 30,000 acres of the Tex Creek Wildlife Management Area. Tex Creek WMA provides… more
Southeast Winter Feeding Report Feb. 22, 2017
| idfg-mkeckler
History
The Southeast Region has significant history of winter feeding and has an active Winter Feeding Advisory Committee.
Feb. 22, 2017 status report
Much of the Southeast Region is experiencing spring-like weather conditions and big game use of… more
Magic Valley Winter Feeding Report - Feb. 22, 2017
| idfg-mkeckler
HistoryThe Magic Valley Region has significant history of winter feeding and has an active Winter Feeding Advisory Committee.
Feb. 22, 2017 status report
Big game animals are starting to move away from most of the feed sites in Blaine County. Thanks to recent rain… more
Southwest Winter Feeding Report - Feb. 22, 2017
| idfg-mkeckler
HistoryThe Southwest Region has a long history of big game winter feeding efforts. The Winter Feeding Advisory Committee, made up of several citizen volunteers, continues to meet and review current winter conditions and evaluate needs to declare more winter feeding emergencies based on factors… more
F&G biologists are making the Potlatch River a better place for steelhead
| Anonymous (not verified)
Every year, hundreds of wild steelhead swim 500 miles from the Pacific Ocean to spawn in the Potlatch River, a tributary of the Clearwater River about 15 miles upstream of Lewiston. Unfortunately, the Potlatch’s steelhead numbers are a fraction of what they once were, but Idaho Fish and Game is… more
Salmon Winter Feeding Report - Feb. 22, 2017
| idfg-mkeckler
HistoryWinter feeding last occurred in the late 90’s in the Stanley area.
Feb. 22, 2017 status report
Warmer temperatures this week has opened up more winter range and elk are moving to higher elevations situated on south-facing slopes. Snow measurements and… more
Upper Snake Winter Feeding Report - Feb. 22, 2017
| idfg-mkeckler
HistoryFish and Game's Upper Snake Region has significant history of winter feeding and has an active Winter Feeding Advisory Committee. The Henry Creek Fire burned over 50,000 acres in the summer of 2016, including over 30,000 acres of the Tex Creek Wildlife Management Area. Tex Creek WMA provides… more