Press Releases and Articles
Share your thoughts with F&G about managing Horsethief Reservoir
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Are more campground improvements on the way at Horsethief Reservoir? Southwest Region staff is hosting an open house Jan. 3 from 4 to 6 p.m at the Nampa Regional Office, 3101 S. Powerline Rd. to talk about management of this popular campground and recreation area owned and operated… more
Deputy Director Ed Schriever named as new Director of Idaho Fish and Game
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho Fish and Game Director Virgil Moore on Friday, Dec. 14 announced the hiring of Ed Schriever as the new Fish and Game Director. Schriever will replace Moore on Jan. 13, who in November announced his retirement.
Schriever, 59, has been Fish and Game’s Deputy Director of Operations since 2015, and was… more
Talk to F&G about upcoming moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat seasons for 2019-20
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Idaho Fish and Game wants to hear from hunters on proposed changes to moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat hunting seasons for 2019-20, and hunters can attend open house workshops around the state to provide comments.
Open houses will be at the following dates and places:
Dec. 18, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., … more
Hunter comments wanted for moose, sheep, and mountain goat season proposals
| idfg-mdemick
Idaho Fish and Game biologists in the Salmon Region want to hear from hunters on proposed changes to moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat seasons for 2019 and 2020.
Hunters are encouraged to attend any of two open houses where they can visit with local wildlife biologists about the proposals and provide… more
Steelhead fishing continues uninterrupted with two new area closures
| idfg-rphillips
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission on Friday, Dec. 7 approved an agreement to keep most steelhead seasons open, but steelhead fishing in two areas closed effective 11:59 p.m. Dec. 7, 2018.
Closure areas include:
The Main Salmon River between Warren Creek and the Copper Mine… more
Lots of options available for Magic Valley ice anglers
| idfg-jthiessen
Winter is here, and the Magic Valley is a destination for ice anglers because of its reliable ice and many places to fish from local ponds to large lakes and reservoirs.
Rainbow Trout through the ice at Dog Creek Reservoir CAPTION: Rainbow Trout through the ice at Dog Creek Reservoir… more
Ten reasons to go ice fishing this winter, and where it happens
| idfg-rphillips
If you haven't tried ice fishing in Idaho yet, you're missing out on a winter activity that is not only fun and inexpensive, it's a great way to catch lots of tasty fish. Not convinced? Here are 10 reasons why you should go ice fishing:
Ice fishing is a good reason to get outside during winterWinter… more
F&G seeks information on unlawful elk killing near Prichard
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Idaho Fish and Game is seeking assistance in solving the case of an unlawfully taken elk on Saturday, Dec. 1. Someone killed an elk near Mile Marker 4 of the Beaver Creek drainage near Prichard.
Some of the meat, and the head, were taken from the carcass. If anyone has any information about who may have… more
2019 Nonresident Elk and Deer Tags Update
| idfg-staff
Sales began for nonresident elk and deer tags on December 1, 2018.
As of 8:45 am MST, both the Bear River elk zone B tag and the Diamond Creek elk zone A tags have sold out.
Other wil zones will not be updated, unless they sell out, until a later date. Generally these are updated weekly.
… more
Winter feeding - not the act of kindness some may think
| idfg-mdemick
Winter feeding of deer and elk near homes cannot only be harmful to them, but can ultimately be dangerous, according to Jason Husseman, Idaho Fish and Game district wildlife biologist based in Salmon.
While feeding that cute little fawn in your yard may seem helpful, Fish and Game says the unintentional… more
Confiscated game meat donated to those in need
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Each year, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game seizes unlawfully taken fish and wildlife that is often processed and donated to charity organizations.
After each case in finalized through the court system and with the magistrate’s approval, Fish and Game donates the edible meat and fish to… more
Helicopter surveys of big game to begin soon
| idfg-mdemick
Beginning in early December, Idaho Fish and Game staff will take to the air to get a closer look at deer and elk numbers, including several low-level helicopter surveys planned throughout the state.
"People may see and hear low-flying helicopters in Idaho’s outdoors throughout the winter,” said Fish… more
Southwest Region trout stocking schedule for 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 3 1,440
Boise River – Eagle… more
Governor appoints former state BLM director, Tim Murphy, to Fish and Game Commission
| idfg-staff
Governor C. L. “Butch” Otter announced the appointment today of a new member to the Idaho Fish and Game Commission, representing southwest Idaho on the seven member panel.
For more information, please read the Governor's press release.
IDFG Partners with Landowners and Schools to Rehabilitate Keithly Fire
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On July 25, 2018, the Keithly Fire began southwest of Midvale, Idaho in Washington County,. It burned 17,600 acres of public and private land that was composed of important rangeland that not only fed livestock, but was home to mule deer, sharp-tailed grouse, and sage grouse, among many… more
Information sought on Mule Deer buck shot from Tammany Rd. Nov 10
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Conservation officers are seeking information regarding a Mule deer buck that was shot from Tammany Creek Road around 3:45 p.m. Saturday November 10, 2018. The buck was shot from the roadway and died in a hay field a short distance away.
“After the buck was shot, the suspects were alarmed by passing traffic… more
CWD has been detected in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming
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Wyoming has issued a press release on the finding: https://wgfd.wyo.gov/News/Chronic-wasting-disease-detected-in-Grand-Tet…. Wyoming border
Idaho Fish and Game continues to monitor and sample for CWD with no detections in Idaho.
Gift Certificates, Wildlife Guides, and Wildlife Prints-- Let Fish and Game Help You with Your Holiday Shopping!
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Looking for a simple way to fill those holiday wish lists, especially for those who are hard to buy for?
Shop at your regional Fish and Game office!
For your favorite hunter or angler of any age, consider buying a gift certificate that can be used toward the purchase of licenses, tags, or permits.… more