Press Releases and Articles
Upland bird hunters encouraged to submit wings
| idfg-mdemick
With several upland game bird seasons in progress or about to begin, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game asks hunters to help gather upland game bird information by providing a fully feathered wing for each bird they harvest.
By examining the shape, condition, length and color patterns on wing feathers,… more
Conserving Snake River sturgeon: Collecting eggs (part 4 of 7)
| idfg-mkoenig
Photo: George Lemmon from Blind Canyon Hatchery performs careful surgery on an adult White Sturgeon in the CSI Hatchery wet lab. During captive spawning, tens of thousands of eggs are collected and fertilized with wild male sturgeon to make baby sturgeon destined for the Snake River.
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Fire Rehab - Fall Volunteer Schedule
| idfg-myoung
We have a busy fall season of Fire Rehab in the Southwest Region. Below you will find project dates where you can get involved to help replant the Soda Fire, Table Rock Fire, and the Mile Marker 14 Fire this autumn! Contact Michael Young for more information or to find out how to… more
Military Training to be Conducted in Owyhee County’s Hunt Unit 40
| idfg-eoneale
Are you hunting in Unit 40 this October? There may be more birds in the sky.
During the month of October, the National Guard will be conducting helicopter maneuvers and training in and around the mountains near Silver City and South Mountain in Owyhee County. These areas fall within Idaho’s Hunt Unit… more
Species Spotlight: Pikas!
| idfg-rberkley
Wildlife staff have been conducting surveys in alpine areas around McCall. One animal we hear frequently on these visits is the American Pika. Pikas occupy talus slopes in alpine areas throughout the Western United States and Canada. It’s more common to hear pikas than to see them, due to their… more
Volunteers Care about Fish and their Habitat-- South Fork Salmon River
| idfg-myoung
Six volunteers, the president of the local Trout Unlimited chapter and two Fish and Game staff spent a day cleaning up litter, weeding, and watering plants along a popular 10 mile fishing stretch of the South Fork Salmon River. Not a glamorous job, but these volunteers were up to the task.
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Governor Otter fills two vacancies on Idaho Fish and Game Commission
| staff
Source: Office of the Governor, contact Jon Hanian, (208) 334-2100
(BOISE) – Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter announced the appointments today of two new members to the Idaho Fish and Game Commission, representing the Salmon River country and the Magic Valley on the seven-member panel.
Greg… more
Rainbow Trout Stocking Schedule
| idfg-eoneale
Local ponds are the primary focus of this stocking effort due to cooler weather and correspondingly cooler water temperatures.
LOCATION WEEK STOCKED NUMBER OF TROUT
Boise River - above Glenwood Bridge October 3, 17 1,… more
Treatments Continue on Owyhee County's Soda Fire
| idfg-eoneale
This news release comes from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and provides some information that hunters may wish to review.
BLM News Release
Owyhee Field Office, Idaho and Malheur Field Office, Oregon
DATE: September 19, 2016
CONTACT: Cindy Fritz (208) 284-3416
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Program will raise awareness of bat conservation and rabies prevention on Sept. 28
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho Fish and Game and Idaho Health and Welfare will host a free presentation and walk from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 28 in the Trophy Room at Fish and Game Headquarters at 600 S. Walnut St. in Boise. The event is part of the 10th World Rabies Day and includes opportunities to learn about bats and get… more
Changes in the Eagle Fish Health Family
| idfg-jtrushenski
Our longtime administrative assistant, Lani Clifford, has joined the IDFG Enforcement Bureau and senior microbiologist, Luciano Chiaramonte, has moved on to the IDFG Nampa Research as a fisheries biologist. We appreciate their time with us and wish them the best of luck in their new… more
Fall Chinook and Steelhead Weekend Report (9/19/16)
| idfg-vosborn
Fishing effort for the fall Chinook fishery picked up this week in the confluence (river sect. 01) and mouth to Memorial Bridge (river sect. 03/Mouth to Memorial Bridge). Catch rates were poor in both sections and we did not document any Chinook harvested in the Clearwater section.
The catch… more
Public Meeting: Impacts and management of Henrys Creek Fire on Tex Creek WMA
| idfg-mdemick
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will host a public meeting on Tuesday, September 27 to seek input from landowners, sportsmen and other interested public concerning plans for habitat restoration and management of wildlife populations of the Tex Creek Wildlife Management Area.
Since the Henry’s Creek Fire… more
Share your favorite hunting shots
| idfg-rphillips
Fall is here, and we're already seeing some great Idaho hunting shots on social media. Why not put them here, too?
We love seeing folks out hunting in the fall and sharing their experiences through photos, and we encourage people to share their best shots on our photo gallery.
It's quick and easy to… more
Services in Place for Fish and Game License Buyers Potentially Affected by License System Breach
| idfg-mdemick
The Identity Theft services announced last week by Active Network for Idaho Fish and Game license buyers are now in place and operating.
The Texas-based company owns and operates Fish and Games hunting and fishing license system and is making the services available to all license buyers whose personal… more
Introducing novices to hunting has never been easier
| idfg-mdemick
It's easier than ever to introduce someone new to hunting in Idaho.
One way is through Idaho Fish and Game’s Hunting Passport, which offers novice hunters, both young and old, the opportunity to hunt for one year before needing to complete a hunter education course.
A Hunting Passport is a… more
Youth waterfowl and pheasant hunts begin soon
| idfg-mdemick
Youth across Idaho will soon have an early shot at waterfowl and pheasants, with September 24-25 marking the youth waterfowl weekend and October 1-7 set for the youth pheasant season.
Exposing youth to positive hunting experiences, especially at an early age, is a critical first step in connecting… more
Conserving Snake River sturgeon: Ready to spawn (part 3 of 7)
| idfg-mkoenig
Photo: A wild adult sturgeon is loaded into the transport sling in preparation for spawning.
If you missed Part 2, you can read it here. After wild adult sturgeon have made it to College of Southern Idaho’s fish hatchery, they must wait several months to reach full… more