Press Releases and Articles
Sandhill crane tags available starting August 1
| idfg-mdemick
Hunters are reminded that Sandhill crane will be available on a first-come first-served basis beginning at 10 a.m. (MDT) August 1.
Tags can be purchased at Fish and Game license vendors, online at https://idfg.idaho.gov, or with a credit card by calling (800) 554-8685.
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Super Hunts live up to their names in 2015
| idfg-rphillips
There’s time to apply for Idaho’s best hunts, but it's going fast. The deadline to apply for Super Hunts is Aug. 10, and you can buy as many chances you want. Super Hunt tags are available for deer, elk, moose, pronghorn, and one Super Hunt combo, which includes one tag for each of those species.
If you’… more
McCall Area Alpine Wildlife
| idfg-rberkley
As snow melts from the mountains around McCall, various critters that make their home in these high alpine regions begin their breeding and feeding season. Idaho Fish and Game will be out in some of these areas this summer looking for some of Idaho’s Species of Greatest Conservation Need.
Hoary… moreFish and Game proposes 2016 Sage-grouse season
| idfg-mdemick
Fish and Game is seeking public input on sage-grouse hunting proposals for the 2016 season.
Fish and Game is seeking comments on two options for the 2016 sage-grouse season. Option 1 is the same as the season offered in 2015. Option 2 would re-open Elmore County east and south of U.S.… more
SGS Field Version to Coordinator Version
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If you mistakenly change your SGSA.mdb from a coordinator version to a field version, and you want to change it back to a coordinator version so may upload data, then do the following.
Open the SGS application, confirm you are using the SGSA.mdb that you want to change back to a coordinator version.
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Trout Fishing on the St. Joe is in Full Swing
| idfg-mcorsi
Fly fishing has been good to downright hot on the St. Joe this year. Flows are now getting low enough that most of the river is wadeable. Last year's trend surveys showed the abundance of 12 inch and bigger fish has continued to improve.
More Chinook released in the Boise River
| idfg-mdemick
A third round of Chinook salmon was stocked in the Boise River Thursday, July 14.
Idaho Fish and Game released close to 150 salmon, a mixture of adults and Jacks, at the Glenwood, West Parkcenter, Barber Park and Americana release sites.
There is no parking available at… more
Boise River Chinook Fishery - July 2016
| idfg-dparrish
If you are a novice Chinook salmon angler and live in the Boise area - take advantage of the recent stocking of Chinook in the Boise River. Fishing pressure has been light and flows are ideal for angling. Another load of fish will likely be delivered the later part of the week.
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Bragg'n About Bass Fishing in Idaho
| idfg-dparrish
When you talk about angling in Idaho, most people automatically think: rainbow trout, cutthroat (State fish), majestic Chinook Salmon, steelhead or the hardy sockeye. Only a select few will mention bass. These are probably the most dedicated anglers who don't want their secret revealed to… more
See a Chinook Salmon
| idfg-dparrish
If you've never seen a Chinook salmon "up-close and personal" - now is the time. Fish hatcheries at Rapid River Hatchery near Riggins, Sawtooth Hatchery near Stanley, Pahsimeroi Hatchery near Challis and the McCall Trap on the South Fork Salmon River are all catching and holding Chinook… more
Hunt Idaho Expo: back by popular demand Aug. 26-27
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Idaho Fish and Game is hosting the second annual two-day event entitled “HUNT IDAHO: Connecting Mountains to Meals: Preparing you for your next hunting adventure!"
It will be Friday, Aug. 26 from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Lewis-Clark Wildlife Club Shooting Range at 27007 Tom Beale Road near Lapwai… more
Fish and Game officials will review Sawtooth Zone elk tags after quick sale
| idfg-mdemick
By Roger Phillips, Idaho Fish and Game public information specialist
High demand for limited tags in the popular Sawtooth elk zone caused a quick sell out on Sunday, July 10, so Fish and Game will review its options to alleviate the buyers’ rush for those tags.
Due to increased interest, Fish and Game… more
Hunters: pick up your controlled hunt tags by August 1
| idfg-mdemick
Big game hunters who were successful in drawing controlled hunt tags for deer, elk, pronghorn, and bear have until midnight Mountain Daylight Time, Monday, August 1 to buy their tags.
Applicants can find out if they drew a tag by checking the controlled hunt drawing results on the Idaho Fish and Game web site… more
Fall Chinook fishing to open September 1
| idfg-mdemick
Idaho Fish and Game Commission adopted a fall Chinook salmon fishing season to open September 1 on parts of the Snake, Clearwater and Salmon rivers.
Commissioners approved the 2016 fall Chinook fishing seasons during their meeting in Jerome on Thursday, July 7.
The 2016 fall chinook forecast is… more
Commission releases bighorn tags for auction and lottery
| idfg-mdemick
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission released two 2017 bighorn sheep tags, one for lottery and one for auction, at its meeting in Jerome, Thursday, July 7.
The lottery tag was awarded to Idaho Wild Sheep and the auction tag was awarded to the Wild Sheep Foundation. Both organizations have a long track record of… more
View Pacific Lamprey at the Fish and Game MK Nature Center
| idfg-mdemick
Visitors to the Fish and Game MK Nature Center now have the opportunity to see one of Idaho's most unique, but rarely talked about animals: Pacific lamprey.
Fish managers at the Nez Perce Tribe will deliver three lamprey to the Nature Center on Monday, July 11 to give visitors the opportunity to see these… more
Calf Moose Poached, Information Sought
| idfg-eoneale
Fish and Game is asking the public for information regarding the recent poaching of a moose calf near Riordan Lake south of the community of Yellow Pine. The poaching incident occurred sometime prior to the 4th of July weekend.
Citizens Against Poaching (CAP) is offering a reward… more
Wildfire Closes Portion of Boise River WMA
| idfg-eoneale
Editor Note: This article describes the first of two fires on the Boise River WMA, the second being larger starting on 07/19/2016.
A portion of Idaho Fish and Game’s Boise River Wildlife Management Area (WMA) burned during the June 30th Table Rock Fire is now closed to all public entry. The fire burned… more