Press Releases and Articles
Idaho Fish and Game Customer Information Potentially Compromised
| staff
Idaho Fish and Game today learned that personal information for license buyers who began purchasing hunting and fishing licenses and tags prior to 2008 was potentially accessed by a breach of the online computer license sales system owned and operated by Active Network, a Texas-based company.
During a Friday… more
Upper Snake Region Fire Update - 8/26
| idfg-glosinski
IDAHO FALLS – With some of the worst wildfires in recent years still burning across the Upper Snake Region the situation is creating more questions than answers for wildlife managers and hunters. Ongoing firefighting efforts on the Henry’s Creek fire east of Idaho Falls, as well as fires burning around the Teton Basin… more
Yellowstone River disease outbreak is not affecting Idaho fish
| idfg-rphillips
The disease that killed thousands of fish in the Yellowstone River in Montana is present in Idaho rivers, but Idaho Fish and Game officials have seen no large outbreaks or die offs of fish in Idaho rivers this summer.
The Yellowstone fish die-off is attributed to proliferative kidney disease, which… more
Shooting down rumors about lighted nocks and expandable broadheads
| idfg-jjackson
Rumors have spread throughout Idaho that expandable broadheads and lighted nocks on arrows are legal for big game archery hunting. However, these rumors are not true.
With archery season starting next week, there is a lot of talk “around town” about the use of lighted nocks. In fact, this talk has… more
Check out the events for Idaho Hunt Expo Friday and Saturday at Lapwai and Lewiston
| idfg-rphillips
Friday’s events will run from 2-7 p.m. at the Lewis-Clark Gun range on Tom Beall road near Lapwai. Activities will include an opportunity for folks to sight in their own rifles or try a variety of calibers that we will have on hand. Lewis-Clark wildlife staff will be available to provide instruction and safety… more
August and September is Salmon Viewing Season
| idfg-dparrish
Most "wildlife watchers" look for mammals and birds - but they are missing great opportunities to view fish in Idaho's waters. Late summer and fall is the time to see Chinook salmon spawning in Idaho rivers in the Upper Salmon River at places like Indian Riffles (between Challis and Stanley), Sawtooth… more
Fish and Game Temporarily Halts Online License and Tag Sales
| idfg-staff
Note: Additional information is available.The Idaho Department of Fish and Game on Wednesday announced it has temporarily suspended the sale of licenses and tags online after being notified that its online license vendor’s computer system was breached. The State of Idaho online licensing system will be down… more
Volunteers repair vandalism at Wilson Ponds
| idfg-mdemick
A frustrated Facebook post about racially-based graffiti at Wilson Ponds led a concerned local man and his son to volunteer to repair the walking path at the popular fishing and birding area south of Nampa.
Ron and Ross Carrico, owners of AMU Inc., a Nampa-based commercial ground… more
Henry's creek fire
| idfg-bstuder
The Henry's creek fire (formerly known as Blackhawk estate) has some local closures, including Tex Creek WMA while fire personnel are on the scene.
As of this update, it's up to 25,000+ acres at 15% contained.
As of this update, 52,000+ acres have burned.
Anyone planning to be in the area… more
Leftover controlled hunt tags available August 25
| idfg-mdemick
Approximately 156 deer and 161 elk controlled hunt tags not issued during the recent second drawing for deer, elk, pronghorn and black bear will go on sale first come, first served August 25 at 10 a.m. Mountain Daylight Time.
Leftover tags are available for purchase at all Fish and Game license vendors, online… more
Repairs Force Tripod Reservoir Drawdown
| idfg-eoneale
Tripod Reservoir, near Smiths Ferry, will soon be drawn down as Fish and Game crews begin repairs on a failed emergency water control valve. The drawdown and repair work will begin in early September.
“We normally drop the reservoir’s water level by about two feet and not until October,” Fish and Game… more
Hunters - Hit the Bullseye at Sight In Event
| idfg-eoneale
That question can be positively answered on Saturday, September 10 at the annual Sight In event, to be held at Black’s Creek Public Shooting Range, 2420 E. Kuna-Mora Road east of Boise. From 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, qualified experts will help participants get their favorite hunting rifle(s) – centerfire or black powder… more
Second controlled hunt draw results now online
| idfg-mdemick
Hunters who applied in the second controlled hunt drawing for elk, deer, pronghorn, and fall black bear can check online to see whether they were successful in the recent computerized drawing.
Results are available on Fish and Game’s website at http://idfg.idaho.gov/ch
Applicants can enter their… more
2016 Second Drawing Controlled Hunt Results Online
| idfg-staff
2016 Second Drawing Controlled Hunt Results OnlineLook up your result
Time is running out for discounted second general season elk tags
| idfg-mdemick
Time is running out for hunters wanting to buy a second general season elk tag at a discount.
Through August only, resident and nonresident hunters can buy remaining nonresident general season elk tags to be used as second tags for discounted prices of $299 (plus $1.75 vendor fee). Starting September 1, these… more
10 tips for hunters during fire season
| idfg-rphillips
With hunting seasons beginning soon and ideal conditions for wildfires to spread, hunters should do their part to ensure they aren't contributing to the problem.
Here are 10 things every hunter can do during fire season:
1 Plan ahead… more
Wildlife workshop for educators scheduled in Ketchum
| idfg-mdemick
Idaho Fish and Game will host a WILD about Early Learners workshop in Ketchum for educators of pre-Kindergarten to second grade to help them learn fun and exciting ways to teach wildlife conservation in the classroom.
“But this workshop is not just for teachers,” said Lori Adams, Project WILD coordinator. “… more
Horsethief Reservoir limited to day-use only starting Monday, Aug. 22
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho Fish and Game officials are closing Horsethief Reservoir to overnight camping on Aug. 22 unless a replacement host can be found. The current host unexpectedly resigned, and under agreements with adjacent land owners, the department will only allow camping when a qualified host is present.
… more