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Hunter education course offered early October in Salmon

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New hunters interested in getting their hunter education certification before deer season can do so in-person through a course in Salmon scheduled for early October. 

An in-person, instructor-led hunter education course is scheduled October 4, 5, 6 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. each evening, and Saturday, October 8 from… more

Idaho Fish and Game officer and K-9 partner to give free public presentation in Pocatello

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This time of year Idaho Fish and Game conservation officers stay very busy in the field talking to hunters and anglers, taking wildlife calls from the public, and conducting investigations.   In the Southeast Region, District Conservation Officer Tim Klucken has some extra help from his K-9 partner, a black lab named… more

Temporary Road Closure of Bingo Creek Road in Clearwater County: EXTENSION

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Idaho Department of Lands and PotlatchDeltic jointly announce an extension of a temporary road closure of the Bingo Creek Road and all its tributaries, to all recreational activities and public entry. The closure is attributed to extremely heavy commercial traffic. Both landowners will be implementing multiple large-… more

F&G staff and volunteers pick apples in Ashton to prevent attracting bears into backyards

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Idaho Fish and Game recently teamed up with a group of hard working volunteers to pick and gather apples from cooperating landowners around the city of Ashton. This is the third year in a row that an effort has been made to remove fallen apples as an attractant for bears and hopefully prevent… more

Idaho Steelhead Update (9/21/22)

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Idaho’s Steelhead fishery Update 

September 21, 2022

By Joe DuPont

Hi everybody. The steelhead migration over Bonneville Dam is well on its way, so I have a lot more information to share with you compared to my last update. I’ve got… more

Three helpful tips to remember when interacting with your local conservation officers

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With most hunting seasons being open or opening within the next few weeks, Idaho’s hunting, fishing and trapping culture will soon be enjoyed by many.

Amidst the hustle and bustle this time of year, Idaho Fish and Game’s conservation officers are also hitting the woods to help keep people safe and to ensure… more

McCall Hatchery closed to public for large construction project starting Oct. 1

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Idaho Fish and Game’s McCall Fish Hatchery will be closed to the public starting Oct.1 to allow construction of two holding ponds. During the months of June, July, and August, the new holding ponds will be used to house adult Chinook salmon broodstock awaiting spawning, and will allow the hatchery to more efficiently… more

Hunters: Be sure to know and follow motorized vehicle rules for Forest Service lands

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Now that hunting season is upon us, one topic that always comes up is the use of motorized vehicles on US Forest Service lands. There are a few things that hunters need to know to avoid any issues or situations that may result in citations this fall.

First: You cannot drive anywhere you want on US Forest… more

F&G works with local Boy Scouts to improve fish habitat in C. Ben Ross Reservoir

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In June, Fish and Game staff teamed up with a local Boy Scouts of America chapter in Payette and Eagle Scout candidate Ethan Bergener of Nampa, to deploy 50 artificial habitat structures in C. Ben Ross Reservoir, which fisheries biologists hope will ultimately help grow bigger largemouth bass in this fishery. These… more

Spring Valley Reservoir Tree Sanctuary

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By Joe Thiessen, Regional Fisheries Biologist

Spring Valley Reservoir is a popular fishery for warmwater fish as well as stocked trout, and it is located approximately 20 miles east of Moscow, Idaho. In recent years, we have seen a decrease in the size of many fish species, especially Largemouth Bass. Upon… more

Hunters asked to help with Chronic Wasting Disease testing in the Salmon Region

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Chronic Wasting Disease or CWD was detected for the first time in Idaho in 2021 after more than 20 years of proactive surveillance and testing. CWD is a contagious and fatal neurological disease that affects deer, elk, and moose. There is no cure for this fatal disease.

As a result of last year’s detections and… more

Hunters should use caution this fall waterfowl season as avian influenza sees another surge

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Avian influenza could impact Idaho waterfowl hunters yet again this fall, with the virus now discovered across much of the state. Fish and Game biologists are already seeing an increase in reports of avian mortality, the suspected cause of which is high pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).

“We are uncertain of… more

Hunters: Ask first and treat landowners with respect when hunting on private land (you may get invited back)

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Remember the adage “treat others how you would want to be treated?” Well, that doesn’t apply to just elders and grade school teachers. Hunters and private landowners share a unique relationship that often gets overlooked until about a month or so before hunting season opens. With many of Idaho's hunting seasons in… more

New website provides notices of public meetings from 200 Idaho agencies, boards and commissions

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Governor Brad Little and State Controller Brandon Woolf recently announced exciting new enhancements to Townhall.Idaho.Gov, the new public meeting website where users can now subscribe to receive up-to-date notifications for public meetings related to almost 200 State of Idaho agencies, board, and commissions,… more

Youth marksmanship skills workshops to be hosted in the Panhandle Region on Sept. 25

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Idaho Fish and Game staff and volunteers in the Panhandle Region will be hosting a Youth Marksmanship Skills Workshop on Sept. 25 at the Farragut Shooting Range Center in Athol.

The workshop is for youth, ages 9 to 17 who have successfully completed hunter education. Participants will receive one-on-one… more

Fish and Game, Magic Valley Region prepares for enhanced Chronic Wasting Disease testing

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Chronic Wasting Disease or CWD was detected for the first time in Idaho in 2021 after more than 20 years of proactive surveillance and testing. CWD is a contagious and fatal neurological disease that affects deer, elk, and moose. There is no cure for this fatal disease.

As a result of last year’s detection and… more

F&G receives multiple reports of mountain lion in Garden City and West Boise

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Between Sept. 12 and Sept. 14, Idaho Fish and Game’s Southwest Region Office received multiple reports of a mountain lion moving through western Boise and Garden City. Footage of the animal was captured on two residential doorbell cameras, allowing Fish and Game to confirm that the animal was a mountain lion.

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Fish and Game biologists monitor changes in Jarbidge River fish abundance

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Idaho Fish and Game biologists are constantly monitoring the abundance of fish and wildlife populations across the state in order to track changes that may be occurring, so that management adjustments can be made if necessary. There are literally thousands of fish populations to monitor around the state, in… more