Press Releases and Articles
Entire Middle Fork Elk Zone is Now Open (Rescinded Fire Closures)
| Anonymous (not verified)
Hunters now have access to all of the Middle Fork Elk Zone – units 20A and 26 – thanks to cool weather and light rain moving across the region. While the Highline and Goat Fires continue to burn in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness Area, fire danger is minimal, though hunters are still advised to exercise… more
2017 Upland Forecast: Winter was tough on upland birds, but hunters will get more pheasants on WMAs
| idfg-rphillips
Like other animals, heavy snowfall in across southern and central Idaho took its toll on upland game birds with many populations the same or down from recent years, but there are highlights. Pheasant stocking at Fish and Game’s Wildlife Management Areas will increase by 37 percent thanks to the license and tag fee… more
Godde / Mica Bay Property Remains CLOSED
| idfg-lwolf
Please Note: This information has been superceded by a new update on 9/19/17
Even though we have experienced some moisture in the Panhandle, the Godde / Mica Bay Land Company property remains CLOSED to all human entry. Since next week’s forecast calls for dry conditions, land managers… more
Youth waterfowl weekend and pheasant hunts begin soon
| idfg-mdemick
Young hunters will soon have an early shot at waterfowl and pheasants, with September 30-October 1 marking the youth waterfowl weekend and October 7-13 set for the youth pheasant hunt.
Exposing youth to positive hunting experiences, especially at an early age, is a critical first step in connecting… more
Make the call to catch poachers
| idfg-mdemick
With many hunting seasons in progress or about to begin, the Idaho Fish and Game is asking the public to call the Citizens Against Poaching (CAP) hotline if they witness a violation of fish and game laws.
“Calls from concerned citizens are instrumental in catching poachers stealing from Idaho’s citizens,” said… more
Highline Fire Closure Area Reduced in Middle Fork Elk Zone
| Anonymous (not verified)
A large portion of the Middle Fork Elk Zone has reopened thanks to cooler temperatures and slower fire growth of the Highline and Goat Fires burning within the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness Area. The new closure area and other fire updates can be viewed at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5500/ or https… more
Magic Reservoir Shutdown
| idfg-dmegargle
The Big Wood Canal Company has indicated Magic Dam will close for the Season on October 1. No salvage order has been issued. All season, method of take, and bag limit rules are still in effect.
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will monitor the Big Wood River and Richfield Canal after… more
Waterfowl Youth Hunt
| idfg-lwolf
**Attention Youth Hunters**
If you or a youngster you know are interested in waterfowl hunting, come join IDFG at the Clark Fork Delta on September 30th for a day of learning methods and techniques while in the duck blind. All participants will be paired up with experienced waterfowl hunters ready to mentor… more
Savor the experience of hunting season without fixating on the harvest
| idfg-rphillips
Welcome to hunting season. It’s an exciting time to be outdoors. You can hear the shrill bugle of a bull elk piercing the chilly morning air. You can see a flock of ducks drop out of a pink sky, or feel your heart nearly erupt from your chest when a forest grouse explodes at your feet.
But to… more
Sept. 13: Updates on fires that may affect early season hunts
| idfg-rphillips
Here's an overview of wildfires that may affect hunters. This post will be periodically updated, but wildfires are dynamic and situations can constantly change. We will do our best to keep hunters informed about what fires are affecting early season hunts. This is for general information on a large-… more
Fish and Game morning meeting set for October 4 in Lewiston
| idfg-jbruns
The Clearwater Region of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game will provide coffee and donuts at a hunter and angler meeting to be held Wednesday October 4th starting at 6:30am at 3316 16th street in Lewiston.
Topics may include; Big game and upland game season forecast, fisheries updates,… more
Fort Boise WMA Will be Ready for the Fall Hunting Season
| Anonymous (not verified)
WMA crew continues to repair damage caused by spring flooding
Both upland and waterfowl hunters may notice some things amiss at Ft. Boise Wildlife Management Area (WMA) this hunting season. But not as much as they might were they to visit the WMA today.
The main road through Ft. Boise WMA… more
Many upland game bird seasons open soon
| idfg-mdemick
September is here which means many Idaho upland game bird hunting seasons are about to begin. Here’s a brief summary of the upcoming seasons.
Forest Grouse
Wednesday, August 30 marked the start of the forest grouse season, which includes ruffed, spruce and dusky grouse. The season in northern… more
Check out regulations before heading out
| idfg-khatch
TWIN FALLS – Sportsmen are reminded to check out the regulations before heading out in the field.
This year some of the biggest changes were to the regular deer youth hunts. Many of the hunts in the past for youth were either sex, but with last year’s hard winter many of the hunts for youth have been changed… more
Bird hunters encouraged to donate their wings
| idfg-mdemick
With many upland game bird seasons opening soon, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game is asking hunters to donate a fully feathered wing for each bird they harvest.
Because juvenile and adult birds molt their wing feathers differently, biologists can use this information to estimate chick production that year… more
What to Expect During Your First Visit to Black's Creek Public Shooting Range
| Anonymous (not verified)
Visiting a shooting range for the first time can be intimidating. But it doesn't have to be.
A new video produced by Idaho Fish and Game walks first-time visitors to Black's Creek Public Shooting Range through every step of the process, from locating the range to checking in at the range office to loading and… more
Sept. 8: Updates on fires that may affect early season hunts
| idfg-rphillips
Here's an overview of wildfires that may affect hunters. This post will be periodically updated, but wildfires are dynamic and situations can constantly change. We will do our best to keep hunters informed about what fires are affecting early season hunts. This is for general information on a large-… more
Seats available for wolf trapping certification classes in Idaho Falls, McCall and Coeur d’Alene
| idfg-glosinski
Seats available for wolf trapping certification classes in Idaho Falls, McCall and Coeur d’Alene
IDAHO FALLS - Those interested in trapping wolves in Idaho are reminded that Idaho law requires you pass a mandatory wolf trapping certification class before purchasing wolf trapping tags.
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