Press Releases and Articles
Adults can transfer their controlled hunt tags to their child or grandchild
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NOTICE: The rules for tag transfer have changed since this article was published. Please refer to the appropriate form for more information.
To enhance youth hunting opportunity and experience, holders of a controlled hunt tag for big game or a turkey controlled hunt permit are… more
Public input sought on youth hunt eligibility and proposals for mandatory trapper education
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game wants to hear from the public about proposed changes to eligibility requirements for youth hunts and also proposals for mandatory trapper education.
To review the proposals and submit comments, go online to the public involvement page on Fish and Game's website at https… more
Super Hunt winners announced
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Winners in the first of two Idaho Super Hunt drawings have been drawn.
Of the 44,767 total entries, 15,936 were for eight deer tags, 14,497 were for eight elk tags, 3,461 were for eight pronghorn tags, 7,254 were for one moose tag, and 3,619 entries were for one Super Hunt Combo, which includes a tag for each… more
Dworshak kokanee and bass provide steady action
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By Sean Wilson, IDFG Fishery Research Biologist, Lewiston
Summer is almost here and a lot of folks have been taking advantage of the warm, sunny days by spending a day fishing out on the lake. Dworshak Reservoir is one of the most popular fisheries in the Clearwater Region and anglers have been busy chasing “… more
Research aims to improve pronghorn populations
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By Roger Phillips, Idaho Fish and Game public information specialist
Catching North America’s fastest land animal with a salmon net may seem like a fool’s errand, but it’s possible with good timing and persistence.
The obvious question is “why would you want to do that?” The quick answer is to learn… more
Second Elmore County Cat Likely Died of Plague
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Preliminary laboratory tests indicate a second cat from Elmore County likely died of plague. This is the second cat death within the last week thought to be connected to the bacterial infection, though the cats were owned by separate families. The most recent cat lived both indoors and outdoors, and had contact with… more
Find out what bears really do in the woods
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When it comes to bears and humans a strange bond exists. As infants we give our children stuffed bears, yet as adults many people fear being in the same woods where bears might be. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will be hosting a free workshop to help demystify bears and help humans to understand what they can… more
Plague Suspected in Clark County Cat Illness
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Contact: Eastern Idaho Public Health, Mimi Taylor, PIO, Cell: (208) 521-6722
Preliminary tests of an ill cat from Clark County have come back positive for plague. The cat has recovered from its illness and at present, is doing fine. With summer approaching along with the warmer weather, Eastern Idaho… more
Chinook salmon season to end in little Salmon River June 10
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The Little Salmon River from the mouth upstream to the US Highway Bridge near Smokey Boulder Road will close to all Chinook salmon fishing the end of fishing hours (10 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time) on Friday, June 10.
Chinook salmon seasons continue on the Clearwater River upstream of the Orofino Bridge,… more
Horsethief Reservoir open for the summer camping season
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By Roger Phillips, Idaho Fish and Game public information specialist
The reservoir has mostly refilled, been restocked, and it’s open for anglers.
This popular fishing spot about 9 miles east of Cascade was drained and treated last year to rid it of unwanted fish. The water level is down about 6 feet… more
Idaho moose not part of ESA listing petition
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By Roger Phillips, Idaho Fish and Game public information specialist
To avoid any confusion, Idaho moose are not being considered for listing under the Endangered Species Act.
A recent petition by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is to list the U.S. population of the subspecies of moose (Alces alces… more
Addendum to Chinook Salmon Seasons and Rules in the Clearwater River Drainage
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The section of the Clearwater River from the Camas Prairie Railroad Bridge upstream to the Cherrylane Bridge will reopen to fishing for Chinook salmon on June 10. Fishing for Chinook salmon in this section of river is allowed only on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays until further notice. Daily fishing hours… more
Clearwater Fisheries Update (06/06/2016)
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Hi everybody, it is time for the Clearwater Region’s Weekly Chinook update (6/6/16). I thought I’d get this out today to give those of you who like to fish the Little Salmon River more notice about the upcoming closure (See section on Rapid River Run and Attachment for details). Also, for those of you who… more
Anglers will get a bonus chinook fishing season on Clearwater River
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By Roger Phillips, Idaho Fish and Game public information specialist
Thanks to a good return of hatchery summer Chinook to the Clearwater River, anglers will get a bonus fishing season starting June 10 with a special rule that allows the harvest of Chinook with an intact adipose fin. This rule change only… more
Elmore County Cat Likely Died of Plague
| idfg-staff
Laboratory tests indicate an Elmore County cat likely died from plague. The cat had contact with ground squirrels, also known as “whistle pigs,” before becoming ill. Family members and other household pets are being monitored to ensure the cat did not spread the infection.
The cat lived outside of the initial… more
Lower Salmon River And Snake River To Close June 2
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Fishing seasons for chinook salmon will end at the end of fishing hours on Thursday, June 2 on the following river sections:
Lower Salmon River from Rice Creek Bridge upstream to the uppermost boat ramp at Vinegar Creek Snake River from Dug Bar boat ramp to Hells Canyon DamThe sport harvest allocation… more
Clearwater Region Chinook Salmon Update (5/31/16)
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The Clearwater River has seen an increase in the amount of effort this week with anglers fishing for chinook all throughout the system. Areas below Pink House provided many anglers with good catching opportunities until its closure on Friday. The North Fork of the Clearwater has seen good catch rates and a… more
Chinook Salmon Update from Clearwater Fish Manager
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Hi everybody, it is time for the Clearwater Region’s Weekly Chinook update (5/31/16). For those of you who like to fish the lower Salmon River or Hells Canyon, please pay attention to the fishery information below (in BOLD) as there are closures coming your way.
Harvest Shares
The run of spring… more