Press Releases and Articles
2024 Deer & Elk Hunting Outlook
| idfg-cliess
Statewide, deer and elk hunting in Idaho looks promising after a tough season in 2023.
Elk, the stalwarts of the mountains generally speaking, have stayed relatively healthy and stable. Statewide, mule deer numbers also appear to be improving, while eastern Idaho’s muleys—after suffering from one of the worst… more
Outdoor Funding Council Seeks Candidate Projects to Enhance Recreation in Idaho
| idfg-rphillips
The Outdoor Recreation Fund Advisory Council (ORFAC) is accepting applications to build projects that expand recreational opportunities within Idaho. For 2024, the council has $5 million to spend on capital projects (trails, bridges, campgrounds, etc.) that create or enhance outdoors access.
Funding for this… more
Wood River Valley black bears are back in town and finding residential garbage
| idfg-tthompson
Idaho Fish and Game continues to receive multiple reports of black bears visiting homes and neighborhoods throughout the Wood River Valley. Many of the reports are of black bears accessing residential garbage carts that have not been secured in a garage or locked storage area.
To keep bears wild, it is… more
Fall Chinook salmon and coho salmon update 8/29/2024
| idfg-jdupont
Idaho’s fall Chinook Salmon season opened on August 18, and the Coho Salmon season starts on September 1. So, I figured I better put out an update to let people know what is going on with these fisheries. In this update, I will try to answer the questions people have been asking most frequently including what are the… more
Heading out hunting? Here's what you need to know about CWD rules
| idfg-rphillips
With general archery seasons for deer and elk running Aug. 30 through Sept. 30 in many units in the state, Idaho Fish and Game officials remind hunters about special chronic wasting disease rules to help test for and manage the disease.
In July, a white-tailed doe tested positive for CWD after it was found… more
Rainbow trout stocking schedule for September 2024 in the Magic Valley Region
| idfg-tthompson
Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Magic Valley Region will be stocking approximately 35,550 10-12” catchable-sized rainbow trout in September. All stocking dates and numbers of fish are approximate.
Stocking of all waters is tentative and dependent on river/lake/pond conditions (angler safety concerns);… more
Hunters in Eastern Idaho should be ‘Bear Aware’ this fall
| idfg-jbrower
As fall hunting season approaches, Fish and Game is reminding hunters in the Upper Snake Region to be vigilant about bear safety while out in the field. With increased bear activity this year, it’s crucial to take necessary precautions to avoid encounters and ensure both your safety and the safety of Idaho’s wildlife… more
Idaho's Steelhead Update 8/28/2024
| idfg-jdupont
Hi everybody. With Idaho’s fall steelhead season about to kick into full gear, I figured now would be a good time to put out a fall steelhead update. In this update, I will be discussing Idaho’s early and late steelhead returns and what you could expect during the upcoming harvest opener. … more
What do anglers want and think? Surveys give F&G some answers
| idfg-jkozfkay
Certain fish are notorious for how finicky they can be when selecting a lure, fly, or bait; and anglers aren’t much different with their opinions about how fisheries should be managed.
As an example, while interviewing anglers during a recent Idaho Fish and Game creel survey, the first boat of anglers… more
Hunters encouraged to drop off bird wings and CWD samples during upcoming seasons
| idfg-jjackson
With archery season and many upland game bird seasons upon us, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game is once again asking hunters to provide wings and CWD samples from game they harvest. Here’s what you need to know.
Wing collectionHunters can donate one fully-feathered wing from each upland game bird they… more
Important dates to help plan your September
| idfg-cliess
From tags sales to season openers, there’s a lot happening in Idaho during September that you should be aware of. Staying in the loop can be the difference between applying for that coveted controlled hunt tag and watching from the sidelines.
Be sure to stay up to date on all Fish and Game happenings. Here are… more
Southwest Region rainbow trout stocking schedule - September
| idfg-bpearson
Fish and Game staff will be stocking more than 15,000 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) trout at the following locations across the Southwest Region in September.
All fish stocked are rainbow trout, unless otherwise noted. Stocking of all waters is tentative and dependent on river/lake/pond conditions (… more
Rainbow trout stocking schedule for September 2024 in the Clearwater Region
| idfg-jbruns
Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Clearwater Region will be stocking almost 3,350 catchable-sized rainbow trout in September. All stocking dates and numbers of fish are approximate.
Don’t forget to purchase your 2024 fishing license!
Stocking of all waters is tentative and dependent on river/lake/… more
September trout stocking schedule for the Upper Snake Region
| idfg-jbrower
Statewide trout stocking highlights for September 2024
| idfg-cliess
Many of Idaho’s lakes and ponds are soon going to be bolstered with Idaho Fish and Game stocking roughly 115,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout this September. Wondering if the stocking trucks are going to be backing up to your favorite fishing hole? We asked our Fish and Game hatchery staff to boil down some of the… more
September trout stocking schedule for the SE Region
| idfg-jjackson
Fall isn’t just for hunting! It’s also a great time of year to wet a fly or dunk a worm in your favorite fishery. Personnel from Idaho Fish and Game’s hatcheries in the Southeast Region will be releasing over 14,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at various locations during September. Fish on!… more
September trout stocking schedule for the Salmon Region
| idfg-mdemick
Idaho Department of Fish and Game will stock over 4,500 catchable-sized (10 to 12-inch) Rainbow trout during September at the following locations:
Non-Resident Tag Issuance Advisory Group will meet August 28
| idfg-bbieri
The purpose of the Non-Resident Tag Issuance Advisory Group is to review current processes for how Idaho Fish and Game issues general season deer and elk tags to nonresidents, and to develop recommendations to the Commission on potential improvements. This group will review options, including using a draw system and… more