Press Releases and Articles
Sage-grouse illegally taken in southeast Bingham County
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Idaho Fish and Game is seeking information regarding two female sage-grouse that were illegally taken in southeast Bingham County. A Fish and Game conservation officer discovered the grouse carcasses on Oct. 14 at 1 p.m. in the area of Brush Creek Road and Paradise Road on public land, east of Blackfoot. The… more
Fish and Game officer picks up alligator in New Plymouth
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On the morning of Friday, Oct. 21, Fish and Game took possession of an alligator that was found by a New Plymouth resident the previous night. The alligator is currently being housed at a Fish and Game facility.
At approximately 8:30 p.m. on Oct. 20, Officer Brian Marek received a call from the reporting party… more
Another case of chronic wasting disease found in Unit 14
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Idaho Fish and Game received notice on Oct. 20 that a white-tailed deer tested positive for chronic wasting disease. The young doe was found dead along Slate Creek Road in Hunting Unit 14 in Idaho County, the same general area where chronic wasting disease was first detected in November 2021.
A Fish and Game… more
Hunters using e-bikes are reminded to be aware of motor vehicle use restrictions on public lands
| idfg-bpearson
With hunting season now in full swing, conservation officers in Southwest Idaho and in other parts of Idaho are noticing a trend of hunters running afoul of motor vehicle use restrictions on public lands. In a number of cases, hunters have been using e-bikes and making an incorrect assumption that motorized vehicle… more
Hunting doesn’t just happen in the mountains…it starts in your closet
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Regardless if you’re a greenhorn or seasoned hunter, assessing the weather and dressing accordingly can be a bit of a tightrope walk. Those pre-dawn hours while you’re waiting for the propane stove to fire up might have you reaching for that thick down jacket, but 100 yards into your hike you may be shedding like a… more
Elk carcass left to waste in St. Maries dumpster
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Idaho Fish and Game is seeking information about an elk being left to waste in St. Maries. The skinned elk was discarded in the dumpsters on the St. Maries River Road on Oct. 19 before 3 p.m. The head and two front quarters were removed, leaving the hindquarters, backstraps and tenderloins to waste. It is believed the… more
Deadline to apply for Citizens Shooting Range Advisory Committee is extended to Oct. 31
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Idaho Fish and Game is seeking public volunteers to serve on a Citizens Shooting Range Advisory Committee that recommends which public shooting ranges should receive grant funds totaling up to $550,000 annually.
Anyone interested in applying for a position on the Citizens Shooting Advisory Committee must fill… more
Crystal Springs Pond in Bingham County to be drawn down for the winter
| idfg-jjackson
Beginning Oct. 31, Crystal Springs Pond will be slowly drawn down over the course of a week to help reduce nuisance vegetation.
This fishery, located in Bingham County adjacent to Idaho Fish and Game’s Springfield Fish Hatchery, is a popular family fishing water and typically supports year-round trout fishing… more
Park it right there! Idaho Fish and Game and Itafos provide new parking lot for Upper Blackfoot River anglers
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Anglers who love fishing the Upper Blackfoot River in southeast Idaho have something else to be happy about besides catching beautiful cutthroats and rainbows. Thanks to a donation from Itafos Conda — a mining operation and fertilizer manufacturing facility located in Soda Springs — there is now a new parking… more
Idaho Fish and Game biologist to give guest lecture on beavers, bats, and butterflies at the Idaho Museum of Natural History in October
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When people think “Idaho Fish and Game” and “fall”, what may come to mind are hunting seasons and critters like deer, elk, waterfowl and upland game birds. But, this fall the public has a chance to learn about some of Idaho Fish and Game’s research and management efforts focused on other important members of… more
Bull moose removed from neighborhood in American Falls
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On the morning of Oct. 18, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game received a report of an adult bull moose wandering in a neighborhood in American Falls.
Idaho Fish and Game personnel responded to find American Falls Police Department and the Power County Sheriff’s office already on scene with the animal… more
Mining exploration at Andrus WMA continues during fall
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A private company with mineral rights will be conducting a mining survey in the Grade Creek/Camp Creek area of Cecil D. Andrus WMA.
The geophysical survey involves laying a wire along the ground across an extended area with small probes placed into the ground. The work on the WMA will take place in an area of… more
10 tips for firearm handling safety while out hunting this fall
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Statistics from the National Shooting Sports Foundation show that hunting with firearms is actually one of the safest recreational activities in the country. That’s not to say that accidents can’t happen, and practicing safe firearm handling can greatly reduce the risk.
In recent years, about 280,000… more
F&G receives multiple reports of mountain lion in Boise
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On Oct. 17, Idaho Fish and Game’s Southwest Region Office received multiple reports through Ada County Dispatch of a mountain lion moving along the Boise River corridor in the City of Boise, between the 800-block of East Park Blvd. and the Railroad Trestle Bridge near Rotary Park. Fish and Game has not yet confirmed… more
Elk hunters should find plenty of elk in most of the state
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Idaho's general, any-weapon elk seasons are getting underway, and rifle hunters are following archers in pursuit of one of Idaho's most prized game, and they can look forward to healthy herds in most parts of the state.
To learn about general elk hunting seasons, see the 2022 Idaho Big Game Seasons and… more
Mule deer doe found shot and left to waste in southeast Idaho
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Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking information regarding an adult mule deer doe that was shot and left to waste in southeast Idaho. The doe was discovered in a private field off of East Green Canyon Road near Inkom. The incident likely occurred sometime between the evening hours of Oct. 10 and the early… more
Everything you need to know to hunt for cow elk in the Panhandle during the general seasons
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Idaho Fish and Game prioritizes the simplification of hunting, fishing and trapping seasons and rules whenever possible. However, due to variability in the status of fish and wildlife populations across the state, special rules and exceptions must sometimes be implemented to ensure future opportunity persists for… more
License fraud is far too common, and the public can help Fish and Game detect and reduce its occurrence
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A recent survey asked Idaho sportsmen and women what they viewed as the most severe and egregious wildlife violations - from fishing without a license, to spotlighting, to killing wildlife outside of legal seasons and more.
One of the top responses may come as a bit of a surprise to some: license fraud.… more