Press Releases and Articles
How to camp safely in bear country and avoid unwanted encounters
| idfg-tthompson
Summer is upon us, leading many to escape to the mountains to relax and camp. Before you head to the hills, Fish and Game wildlife biologists remind everyone to be mindful of wildlife, especially bears, when camping. Food storage when camping is especially important. Bears are quick learners and have an excellent… more
F&G implements Stage l Fire Restrictions on department managed lands in the Upper Snake Region
| idfg-jbrower
Stage I Fire RestrictionsThe following are prohibited on Fish and Game managed lands and access sites within the Upper Snake Region until further notice:
Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire except within a designated recreation site, within a fire structure provided by… more
Controlled hunt drawing results available for deer, elk, pronghorn and fall bear and turkey
| idfg-bpearson
Results of the deer, elk, pronghorn, fall black bear, and fall turkey controlled hunt drawings are available online. Applicants who provided a valid email address will receive notification of their draw results.
Email notifications will be steadily sent to applicants throughout the day, so some applicants may… more
Fish managers face difficult choices when high heat threatens fish
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho Fish and Game initiated the first fish salvage order of 2021 in mid-June due to low water, which is earlier than usual and signals more challenges ahead as summer progresses. With drought in some areas and record-high temperatures in portions of the state in late June and July, conditions may become… more
More trout headed to southeast Idaho fisheries in July
| idfg-jjackson
Grab your fishing pole, pack the cooler, and don’t forget your fishing license! Personnel from Idaho Fish and Game’s hatcheries in the Southeast Region will be releasing over 10,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at various locations during July. Fish on!
Here is a quick summary of what you need to… more
Spring Chinook Salmon Fishing Update 6/30/2021
| idfg-jdupont
Spring Chinook Salmon Fishery Update (6/30/2021)
Rapid River Run, Hells Canyon, and Clearwater River Fisheries
Hi everybody. Now that the Rapid River Run fishery is closed and the open fisheries are not at risk of closing in the near future, this will be my last… more
Idaho Fish and Game to host open house and walking tour on the Blackfoot River Wildlife Management Area in July
| idfg-jjackson
What in the world do excavators, construction fencing, and chainsaws have to do with wildlife management on the Blackfoot River Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in southeast Idaho? Believe it or not, those are tools being used to improve river, riparian, and aspen forest habitats for fish and wildlife! Want to learn… more
Lemhi’s After School Promise students give Kid’s Creek Pond restroom an artistic makeover
| idfg-mdemick
Students from Lemhi’s After School Promise recently used their creative talents to paint vibrant fish inside the Kid’s Creek Pond restroom, transforming the plain walls into colorful works of art.
“This is something the kids and the community can be proud of, said Caryll McConnell, an Idaho Fish and… more
F&G seeks information regarding the shooting of a mountain lion in Swan Valley
| idfg-jbrower
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking information regarding the shooting of an adult female mountain lion found on the Snake River Road near Deer Creek in Swan Valley.
On the evening of June 25, a member of the public spotted the lion as it struggled to cross the road and immediately reported the… more
Lake Pend Oreille acoustic tagged walleye locations for late June 2021
| Anonymous (not verified)
Walleye are still concentrated in the Western basin of Lake Pend Oreille, especially near the Sandpoint bridges. In the last couple of weeks, some walleye have begun moving down into the Pend Oreille River as well, with several located near Laclede and Thama. Later this summer, fisheries staff will be including counts… more
Weekly Salmon Fishing Update – June 30, 2021
| idfg-csullivan
Welcome to our weekly Chinook Salmon Fishing Update. Each week, we will provide updates on seasons and rules and share data from creel surveys and hatchery returns to help anglers plan their salmon fishing trips.
Chinook salmon fishing started April 24, and this week we cover seasons and rules information and… more
Recreating at the Edson Fichter Nature Area in Pocatello—the Dos and Don’ts!
| idfg-jjackson
Are you a fan of the Edson Fichter Nature Area in Pocatello? With a fishing pond, access to the Portneuf River, paved trails, pretty scenery, and watchable wildlife who wouldn’t be? To make sure everyone has a safe, enjoyable experience at this southeast Idaho gem -- please do these “Dos” and don’t do the “Don’ts”.… more
South Fork Salmon River - Chinook Update 6/29/21
| idfg-jmessner
A lot of folks showed up to fish the South Fork last weekend! We observed 5,157 hours of angling effort throughout the weekend. It was a really fun weekend, but a combination of factors resulted in the catch rates being less than stellar. While overall catch rate was around 18 hours per fish (not bad) the harvest rate… more
Preliminary results from the 2021 spring suppression effort on rainbow trout in the South Fork Snake River
| idfg-pkennedy
As scheduled, Fish and Game staff completed 24 days of electrofishing from April 19 through May 27. We maintained our plan by shocking Monday through Thursday at four reaches described in Table 1. We typically launched the electrofishing boats by 8:30 a.m. and concluded daily removals by 3:00 p.m., though we… more
Clearwater Region waters to be stocked in August
| idfg-jbruns
Approximately 1,050 catchable- sized (10-12 inch) rainbow trout will be stocked at the following locations during August.
Body of Water Week to be stocked Number to be stocked Karolyn's… more
Cow elk shot and left to waste north of Headquarters, ID along Forest Road 246
| idfg-jbruns
Local conservation officers are investigating a cow elk that was shot and left to waste approximately 1/2 mile north of Headquarters, ID on Forest Service road 246. The incident likely occurred on or around June 18th. Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact Senior Conservation… more
Magic Valley Region rainbow trout stocking schedule for July 2021
| idfg-tthompson
Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Magic Valley Region will be stocking approximately 32,100 10-12” catchable-sized rainbow trout in July. All stocking dates and numbers of fish are approximate and may change without notice due to water or weather conditions.
For maps of these fishing locations and other… more
Rainbow trout population in Box Canyon remains strong
| idfg-jheckel
Despite low flows in mid-May, Fish and Game biologists were still able to conduct their 25th population estimate in the Box Canyon reach of the Henrys Fork Snake River. This estimate is conducted in May on an annual basis and extends from the confluence with the Buffalo River downstream about 2.5… more