Press Releases and Articles
Still time to enter Super Hunt drawing
| idfg-mdemick
The deadline to enter the first Super Hunt drawing is Tuesday, May 31.
The Super Hunt is a fund-raising drawing for 34 big game tags handed out in two drawings. Entries are drawn for elk, deer, pronghorn, and moose tags. Winners can participate in any open hunt in Idaho including general hunts and controlled… more
Free Fishing Day aims to hook new anglers
| idfg-mdemick
Saturday, June 11, 2016, has been designated as Free Fishing Day in Idaho.
On that day, anyone can fish without having to possess a valid fishing license. And that covers non-residents as well as residents.
Though fishing license requirements are suspended for this special day, all other rules, such… more
Commission to meet in Coeur d’ Alene this week
| idfg-mdemick
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will consider proposed seasons for Chinook salmon fishing on the upper Salmon and South Fork Salmon rivers when they meet Tuesday, May 17 in Coeur d’ Alene.
A public hearing will begin at 7 p.m. (PST) tonight at Fish and Game’s Panhandle Region office, 2885 W. Kathleen Ave… more
Young wildlife best left alone
| idfg-mdemick
With May and early June being the peak time for wildlife to have their young, the Idaho Fish and Game reminds those well-intentioned people that find baby animals that appear to be abandoned to leave them alone. Chances are the mother is close by waiting for you to leave.
This dilemma is the same for a deer… more
Gear up for Kokanee fishing
| idfg-mdemick
By Martin Koenig, Idaho Department of Fish and Game
The warm weather may finally be here to stay, and for many anglers across the state, warm spring weather means kokanee fishing.
With kokanee fisheries scattered across the state, opportunities abound for anyone to experience these exciting and… more
Have Breakfast With Your Fish and Game Commissioners
| idfg-mdemick
The Panhandle Region of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) holds a monthly “Sportsman’s Breakfast” to stay engaged with area hunters, anglers and trappers. This month, sportsmen will have an infrequent opportunity when the members of the Fish and Game Commission will join them for breakfast.
The… more
Have Breakfast With Your Fish and Game Commissioners
| idfg-mdemick
The Panhandle Region of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) holds a monthly "Sportsman's Breakfast" to stay engaged with area hunters, anglers and trappers. This month, sportsmen will have an infrequent opportunity when the members of the Fish and Game Commission will join them for breakfast. The breakfast… moreYouth Outdoor Skills Day Set For May 14 At Beaver Dick Park
| idfg-glosinski
In what has become a springtime tradition area sporting groups will once again be joining with the Idaho Department of Fish… more
June 11 is Free Fishing Day
| idfg-mdemick
Saturday, June 11th is Free Fishing Day, and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game invites veteran and novice anglers of all ages, residents and nonresidents alike, to celebrate the day by fishing anywhere in Idaho without a license. Though fishing license requirements are suspended for this special day, all other rules… moreTest Results Released on Eastern Idaho Snow Goose Die-off
| idfg-rphillips
In mid-March, approximately 335 migrating snow and Ross's geese were found dead over a period of several days at Mud Lake and Market Lake Wildlife Management Areas in eastern Idaho. This is the second consecutive year a die-off has occurred in the area.
Tens of thousands of snow and Ross's geese migrate… more
Time to start fishing
| idfg-pcooper
One of the many outdoor features we enjoy in the Panhandle is the abundance of lowland lakes that are available for public fishing. There are around 68 small, low elevation lakes with public access for anglers in the Panhandle Region.
It can be a "challenge" when you must decide where to go on any given day!… more
Chinook counts picking up
| idfg-jbruns
Harvest Share
Once flows coming out of Bonneville Dam dropped on April 28, Chinook counts picked up and have been climbing ever since. Just yesterday, over 13,000 adult Chinook were counted passing over Bonneville Dam and many are heading to Idaho. Based on past Chinook passage data, we can project how many… more
Summer Fishing Trailer Schedule for Eastern and Southeastern Idaho
| idfg-jjackson
Get Outside with the Take Me Fishing Trailer!
The Take Me Fishing Trailer is back for its seventh year of spreading fishing fun around the region!
The trailer has all the poles, gear, and bait you need for fishing, and you don’t even need a fishing license as long as you register at the… more
Why habitat arrangement is important
| idfg-jbruns
I’d like for you to think for a moment about your home. You’ve got your kitchen, your bathroom, your bed, and your living room. Food, water, cover, space. You’ve got all the habitat elements you need to survive, and they’re all arranged in a convenient way. Simple enough.
Now,… more
Youth Outdoor Skills Day
| idfg-glosinski
REXBURG- In what has become a springtime tradition area sporting groups will once again be joining with the Idaho Department of Fish & Game (IDFG) to host a Youth Outdoor Skills Day on Saturday, May 14th, at Beaver Dick Park on Highway 33. The entire event is free and open to the whole family.… more
Fishing Trailer Schedule for June
| idfg-eoneale
June marks the final month of Fish and Game’s fishing trailer season, with four fishing events – including Free Fishing Day on June 11th – scheduled around the Treasure Valley and beyond.
A fifth trailer event, scheduled for Williams Pond on June 2, has been cancelled due to a scheduling conflict.
To… more
Reminder to Spring Bear Hunters
| idfg-dsilcock
The 2016 spring black bear season is upon us and hunters should be aware of the regulations. Idaho is one of only 12 states that allows hunters to bait for bear resulting in high interest from resident and non-resident hunters alike.
How bear hunters behave in the outdoors and in the… more
May Fish Stocking Schedule
| idfg-jbruns
Most area reservoirs and ponds are getting stocked in May! With the amazing weather we’re having, it’s a great time to get out fishing at one of the Clearwater Region’s lakes and ponds. Fish listed below are all 10 to 12 inch rainbow trout. Stocking of all waters is tentative and dependent on river/lake/pond… more