Press Releases and Articles
Rainbow trout stocking schedule for August 2022 in the Magic Valley Region
| idfg-tthompson
Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Magic Valley Region will be stocking approximately 24,575 10-12” catchable-sized rainbow trout in August. 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
Fish and Game announces upcoming hunter, trapper and wolf trapper education classes in Jerome
| idfg-tthompson
The Magic Valley Region will be offering several education classes in the coming months in Jerome. These classes are required for individuals who have never trapped before, or would like to trap wolves, and for anyone born after January 1, 1975 and who has never had a hunting license.
To sign up for any class… more
Upper Salmon River Chinook Update: 8/2/2022
| idfg-gschoby
Hi everyone,
Before we get into the harvest numbers for the previous week, I wanted to let everyone know that the upper Salmon River Chinook Salmon fishery will close at the end of fishing hours on Sunday, August 7th.
It's been a good season, and I'd imagine that almost everyone that wanted to get out… more
August fish stocking schedule for the Salmon Region
| idfg-mdemick
Before the kids head back to school, it’s a perfect time to grab your fishing gear and go fishing.
Idaho Department of Fish and Game will stock over 5,600 catchable-sized (10 to 12-inch) rainbow trout at the following location in August.
BODY OF WATER
WEEK TO BE… more
Conflicts continue with black bears in the Wood River Valley
| idfg-tthompson
On Monday, July 25, 2022 Fish and Game’s Magic Valley Region received a report of a black bear incident in a residential area in East Fork, south of Ketchum. Conservation officers who investigated the report found that on Friday, July 22, a woman was walking her Great Pyrenees near her home when she and the dog… more
F&G staff relocate moose from Hidden Springs community near Boise
| idfg-bpearson
On Thursday, July 20, Southwest Region wildlife and enforcement staff successfully darted and relocated a two-year-old cow moose that had spent the prior few days in a community just north of Boise. Staff moved the moose to a more suitable area near Smiths Ferry, away from town and people.
Fish and… more
Hunter and bowhunter education classes scheduled in the Southeast Region
| idfg-jjackson
With archery season and other fall hunt opportunities just around the corner, now is the time to get your hunter or bowhunter education certification completed! Of course there is always the online option for earning those certifications; however students can also register for instructor-led classes if they prefer. In… more
Ain’t No Mountain (Stream) High Enough: A guide to finding the perfect backcountry creekside fishing camp
| idfg-cliess
The dog days of summer are upon us. As the mercury skyrockets and the sun broils us 15 hours a day, few things are more attractive than leaving town and heading into the mountains to dunk a line (and maybe some sweaty feet) into a newfound creek or stream.
For anglers looking to escape the hustle and bustle of… more
Fish salvage order issued for the Big Wood River below Magic Dam and Richfield Canal diversion
| idfg-tthompson
The Big Wood Canal Company recently notified Fish and Game that they would soon close the gates at Magic Dam leading to substantial flow reductions or cessation of flow which functionally de-waters the Big Wood River approximately 1.25 miles below the dam and the Richfield Canal. The gates are closing earlier than… more
Sneaker males: Not all male Chinook have the same life history and spawning habits
| idfg-vluzanau
The old cliche that you can't judge a book by its cover also applies to Chinook salmon. We think we know about them in general terms – they are born in Idaho's rivers, migrate to the ocean and then return as large adults to spawn. But there's more to the story with Idaho's Chinook salmon, and… more
Another state record falls with monster catfish from C.J. Strike Reservoir
| idfg-mkoenig
Paul Newman with his new Catch-and-Release State Record channel catfish.
Congratulations to Paul Newman of Fruitland on setting a new Catch-and-Release State Record for channel catfish. Newman set out on C.J. Strike Reservoir on July 20 hoping to catch a sturgeon. While he didn't land any… more
Shooting skills clinic planned in Blackfoot
| idfg-tatwood
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game, in collaboration with Cedar Hills Gun Club, will be offering a range day for anyone who has graduated from a Hunter’s Education Course in Idaho or another state. Those who choose to register for the range day will be offered basic firearm handling and shooting instruction from… more
Crawling through Idaho’s rivers and streams, snorkelers provide valuable fisheries data
| idfg-scassinelli
When most people think of snorkeling, they picture a tropical setting where the water is a comfortable 80 degrees and the weather is always sunny. You’re wearing a swimsuit, goggles with a breathing tube, and swim fins as you flutter kick through comfortable water observing fish at the bottom of the sea.
For… more
Upper Salmon River Chinook Update: 7/20/2022
| idfg-gschoby
Hi all, it's been a busy week in the upper Salmon. I've been out in the field and came home to a new wildfire near Salmon. I hope all are safe and well. Below is the weekly upper Salmon River Chinook update courtesy of Brent Beller:
Angler effort upstream of the East Fork almost doubled compared to the… more
F&G biologists look into the effect of Utah chub on Yellowstone cutthroat in Henrys Lake
| idfg-dmccarrick
Henrys Lake is a renowned trophy trout fishery that is managed for rainbow trout and Yellowstone cutthroat trout hybrids, Yellowstone cutthroat trout, and brook trout. Yellowstone cutthroat trout is a popular sport fish and is native to Henrys Lake and the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Unfortunately, Yellowstone… more
Weekly Salmon Fishing Update – July 20, 2022
| idfg-csullivan
Welcome to our weekly Chinook Salmon Fishing Update. During these updates we will provide information on changes to seasons and rules and share data from creel surveys and hatchery returns to help anglers plan their salmon fishing trips.
Chinook fishing is still ongoing in many areas of the state, however the… more
Video: How Idaho's alpine lakes got their fish
| idfg-mkoenig
High alpine lakes across Idaho’s backcountry provide some fantastic fishing opportunities in some beautiful scenery. Alpine lakes can offer a wide variety of trout fish, including cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, grayling, brook trout and even the occasional golden trout. This… more
Gov. Little announces appointments to Fish and Game Commission
| idfg-cliess
(Note: The following press release was issued by Gov. Brad Little's office on July 19, 2022)
Governor Brad Little announced today the reappointment of Timothy Murphy and the appointment of Jordan Cheirrett to the Idaho Fish and Game Commission.
Murphy is the current Fish and Game Region 3 commissioner… more