Press Releases and Articles
Homedale angler sets new catch-and-release catfish record
| idfg-mkoenig
Jared Holt of Homedale hoists a 42-inch flathead catfish caught from the Snake River before releasing it to earn a new catch/release state record.
Congratulations to Jared Holt on reeling in a new record flathead catfish. Jared was fishing the Snake River in Owyhee County on Sept. 6… more
Allow 10 days for delivery when ordering tags online or by phone
| idfg-rphillips
Ordering online or by phone is a convenient way to buy your hunting/fishing licenses and permits, but sportsmen and women are reminded to allow enough time for their products to be mailed before their outings. Fish and Game recommends allowing 10 days for hunting tags to arrive. (Note: the items are processed and… more
More upland bird seasons open in mid-September
| idfg-bpearson
Many Idaho upland game bird hunting seasons are about to begin, adding to the list of hunting options that already opened at the beginning of September. Here’s a brief summary of the upcoming seasons.
Chukar & Partridge
Chukar and gray partridge seasons run from September 19 through… more
Bear attacks hunters in Upper Pack River area north of Sandpoint
| Anonymous (not verified)
On the morning of Sept. 9, two archery hunters were attacked after what they described as a surprise encounter with a sow grizzly bear with cubs in the Apache Ridge area of the Upper Pack River drainage. One of the men was injured and has been released from the hospital with stitches.
The hunters reported… more
Fish and Game reports ink on some licenses is fading; here's what to do
| idfg-rphillips
Fish and Game officials are reporting some hunters and anglers are finding faded licenses and/or tags, but in much smaller numbers than in the past. Officials said people can prevent fading by not storing licenses and tags in a plastic sleeve.
The problem is not widespread, and the culprit appears to be… more
Venomous Snakes Seized from Boise Residence
| Anonymous (not verified)
Nearly three dozen venomous snakes were recently seized from a Boise residence following a lengthy Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) investigation. While many of the specimens were Great Basin rattlesnakes – a species native to Idaho – many others were exotic species from Southeast Asia, Africa and Central and… more
Waterfowl hunting conditions update for Market Lake WMA
| idfg-jbrower
A lack of precipitation has resulted in lower than normal water levels in the marshes at Market Lake this year, with some areas being only a few inches deep. “It has been a very dry year on the WMA with less than three inches of rainfall so far,” says Market Lake Manager Brett Gullett. “That is only 60 percent of the… more
Help catch poachers by calling the CAP hotline at (800) 632-5999
| idfg-bpearson
With some hunting seasons underway and more opening soon, Idaho Fish and Game asks the public to call the Citizens Against Poaching (CAP) hotline if they witness a violation of wildlife laws, and program the number into the contacts in your smart phone.
“The public plays a critical role in catching poachers… more
Fishing the Upper Snake Region's high mountain lakes
| idfg-bhigh
When summer crowds descend on our more popular river fisheries, solitude during your fishing excursions can be increasingly hard to find. Fortunately, for those willing to put in a little effort, there are still plenty of destinations available in Idaho that not only often offer solitude, but exceptional… more
Farragut Shooting Range September schedule change and partial closures
| Anonymous (not verified)
The Farragut Shooting Range will be closed Mondays until further notice. The range will operate Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. starting in Sept.
Farragut Public Shooting Range is staffed with volunteer Range Safety Officers. Due to volunteer shortages primarily tied to COVID-19, the range does not… more
The Maiden Hunt Series, Part 1 – Gretchen and Henry
| idfg-bpearson
Mentoring is woven in the fabric of hunting. For millennia the tradition has been passed down through generations and shared with friends. For the tradition to continue, the each generation of hunters are tasked with passing the torch to the next.
Fish and Game's Maiden Hunt Series explores how rewarding it… more
Aggressive cow moose with calf reported in the Adams Gulch area north of Ketchum
| idfg-tthompson
On Friday, September 4, 2020 Fish and Game received a report of an aggressive cow moose that bluff charged a family in the Adams Gulch area north of Ketchum on Friday, September 4. A family of three with a baby in a stroller and two leashed dogs was hiking along the creek when a cow moose charged the family. An adult… more
Trapper and wolf trapper education classes coming to Pocatello
| idfg-jjackson
Wolf trapper education and trapper education classes are once again being offered by Idaho Fish and Game in the Southeast Region. Classes had been put on hold since March due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Upcoming classes will be held at the Idaho Department of Fish and Game regional office located at 1345 Barton… more
Things to consider before the hunt
| idfg-jjackson
Some hunters have had their gear packed for weeks in anticipation of hunting season. Others are still in the planning phase. Either way, here are a few things to consider before heading out on your fall hunting adventures.
In regards to COVID-19, hunters should pay attention to local, state, federal, and health… more
Radio collar and aerial survey data helps with hunt forecasting
| idfg-zlockyer
Knowing how a winter has impacted a herd of deer or how big game populations are fluctuating is essential in order to make predictions about an upcoming hunting season. Biologists acquire that data, in part, through radio collaring activities and aerial surveys. Here is a breakdown of some of that information… more
Lake Pend Oreille Sets New Catch/Release Record Bull Trout
| idfg-mkoenig
Ed O'Hara poses for a quick photo before releasing this 31-inch bull trout to claim the latest catch/release fishing record for Idaho's native char.
Congratulations to Ed O'Hara of Hayden on landing the latest catch/release state record bull trout. O'hara landed the 31-inch native char while… more
Hunting outlook for Southeast Idaho: what to expect and why
| idfg-efreeman
Archery season is underway in southeast Idaho, and many other hunting opportunities will soon follow. Whether hunters are already hitting the hillsides, or are just getting started with their fall plans, one thing they all want to know is: what to expect this season.
To make any kind of prediction on deer and… more
Officers seek information on bull elk poached near Clagstone Road in Bonner County
| Anonymous (not verified)
On September 1, a landowner located a dead bull elk adjacent to his property on US Forest Service land off Clagstone Road in Bonner County. The elk’s head and antlers were removed, leaving the rest of the animal to waste. Senior Conservation Officer Rob Morris determined that the large bull was poached a day or two… more