Press Releases and Articles
F&G acquires additional public access in Bull's Fork
| idfg-jbrower
The Idaho Fish and Game recently finalized a land acquisition in the Bull’s Fork area east of Idaho Falls. The property adds an additional 1,552 acres to the Tex Creek Wildlife Management Area and is open to the public for hunting and trapping. The funds for the acquisition were part of a mitigation… more
Magic Valley Region stocking schedule for December 2019
| idfg-bpearson
Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Magic Valley Region will be stocking nearly 700 10-12” catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during December. All stocking dates and numbers of fish are approximate and may change without notice due to water or weather conditions.
Body of Water… more
Time to shop for 2020 hunting and fishing license deals
| Anonymous (not verified)
With Black Friday, Cyber Monday and holiday shopping deals going on, here are some Idaho Fish and Game “hacks” you may not be aware of that can save you money and increase your opportunities.
Hack #1: Purchase a 3-year youth license for your 17-year-oldIf a youth purchases a 3-year youth license while they… more
An eleven-year-old Boise resident is selling sockeye socks to benefit Idaho's anadromous fish
| idfg-bpearson
During a visit to the MK Nature Center in October, eleven-year old Christopher “Topher” Jones of Boise listened intently as Idaho Fish and Game Deputy Director Paul Kline explained the challenges that Idaho salmon face and the history of Fish and Game’s sockeye salmon recovery efforts.
Listening to… more
Dec. 2 Upper Salmon River Steelhead fishing report
| idfg-bbeller
Angler effort on the upper Salmon River was low during the last week of November.
Almost all anglers were observed fishing downstream of North Fork in location code 15, and anglers interviewed in this area averaged 17 hours per steelhead caught. Anglers interviewed in the other river location codes did not… more
Southwest Region Rainbow Trout Stocking Schedule - December
| Anonymous (not verified)
Personnel from Fish and Game's Nampa Hatchery will be releasing more than 9,300 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during December.
LOCATION WEEK STOCKED NUMBER OF TROUT
Boise River – Barber Park to Glenwood Bridge December 2 1,440
Boise River – Eagle… more
Public’s Help Sought in Elk Poaching Case
| Anonymous (not verified)
Fish and Game is asking the public for information regarding the recent poaching of two elk in hunt unit 40, just off the Mud Flat Road near Pole Creek in Owyhee County. The cow/calf pair was shot on or about November 22, and no meat was taken from either carcass. The cow elk was radio collared as part of a monitoring… more
Bonneville County approves annual road closures in Tex Creek
| idfg-jbrower
Bonneville County Commissioners approved annual road closures in and around the Tex Creek area to limit disturbance to wildlife. The closures will begin December 1 and remain in effect until April 15. County Commissioners began instituting these closures in 1996.
Tex Creek Wildlife Management Area… more
Forest Services announces annual winter closures for the Caribou-Targhee
| idfg-jbrower
The U.S. Forest Service has announced their annual winter travel restrictions for the Caribou-Targhee National Forest to protect wintering wildlife when they are most vulnerable. Maps are available at any of the Forest Service offices of the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. Snowmobilers and winter… more
MK Nature Center hosting 13th annual bird seed sale
| idfg-bpearson
The MK Nature Center will host its 13th annual bird seed sale on December 6 and 7. Come and stock up on food for your favorite backyard birds, and help support the Nature Center in the process.
High quality bird seed, including black-oil sunflower, dove and quail mix, nyger thistle, and other varieties are… more
Sorry anglers, no steelhead for the Boise River this year
| idfg-rphillips
Low steelhead returns mean no steelhead will be released into the Boise River for the first time in more than 20 years. It's an annual event that many anglers look forward to all year, but there aren't enough fish available at the trap in Hells Canyon to do it.
"We have been holding out… more
Public comment sought on Upland Game, Turkey and Furbearer seasons
| idfg-bpearson
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking public comments on proposed changes to the 2020 and 2021 upland game, turkey and furbearer seasons.
Season proposals are available for review and comment on the Fish and Game website at http://idfg.idaho.gov/comment. Furbearer and upland game proposals are split… more
2020 nonresident deer and elk tags go on sale Dec. 1
| idfg-rphillips
Nonresident hunters can buy 2020 hunting license and deer and elk tags starting Dec. 1, except Sawtooth Zone elk tags, which go on sale May 11.
Pioneer Zone elk B tags and Big Desert Zone elk B tags will also be available to nonresident hunters on Dec. 1, which were not available at that time last year. … more
There is still time to bag a wild turkey for the holidays
| idfg-bpearson
While hunting wild turkeys in the fall often takes a back seat to big game, waterfowl and upland bird hunting, pursuing the elusive birds in the fall has its advantages.
“Hunting turkeys in the fall can be just as exciting as in the spring,” said Jeff Knetter, Fish and Game upland game and migratory game bird… more
Idaho's newest game species, red squirrel, is a great gateway for new hunters
| idfg-bpearson
With a Hunting Passport in his pocket, a .410 shotgun in the crook of his arm (last year’s Christmas gift), and mom and dad by his side, 8-year-old Wyatt Creson stalked through the woods this fall and scoured tree branches in search of one of Idaho’s more diminutive game animals: the American red squirrel.
… more
F&G fisheries staff recognized for catch-and-release research
| idfg-kmeyer
The Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA) recently honored Idaho Fish and Game with the Ernest Thompson Seton Award for the agency’s research on the effects of air exposure on caught-and-released fish. The annual award is given to a fish and wildlife agency to recognize outstanding accomplishments using… more
Clearwater Region Winter Feeding Advisory Committee Meeting: December 5, 2019
| idfg-staff
Clearwater Region Winter Feeding Committee
2019 Meeting
Thursday, December 5 2 p.m. Telephone Conference Call Meeting: Call Tom Schrempp at the Lewiston Fish and Game regional office at (208) 750-4220 if you would like to participate.Agenda
2 p.m. Review ‘… more
Unit 1 mule deer season ended November 20 for regular deer tag
| Anonymous (not verified)
Hunters are reminded that the general any weapon mule deer season in unit 1 ended November 20. Prior to 2019, the regular deer tag allowed harvest of antlered mule deer for an additional eleven days.
This change was approved in spring 2019 by the Idaho Fish and Game Commission… more