Press Releases and Articles
Update: Black bear trapped, euthanized north of Ketchum
| idfg-khatch
KETCHUM - Idaho Department of Fish & Game (IDFG) employees trapped and euthanized a male black bear Saturday evening that had been frequenting campgrounds in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area north of Ketchum.
A bear had made physical human contact on two occasions and was highly conditioned to… more
Rainbow Trout Stocking Schedule
| Anonymous (not verified)
Personnel from Fish and Game's McCall and Nampa Hatcheries will be releasing more than 33,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during August.
Location Week Stocked Number of Trout
Boise River - above Glenwood Bridge August 7, 21 1,440/1,… more
F&G hosts women's fly fishing clinic in Lewiston in August, September
| idfg-jbruns
Kelly Creek Flycasters and Idaho Fish and Game wil co-sponsor a women's fly fishing clinic that includes classroom sessions at the Fish and Game office on 16th Street, Lewiston, casting lessons at the Nez Perce County Fairgrounds on Burrell Ave, Lewiston, and a weekend fishing trip on the North Fork Clearwater River… more
Casting for the bulls: fishing for Idaho's bull trout
| idfg-rphillips
They’re big, they’re hard fighting, and they’re one of Idaho’s most overlooked trophy fishing opportunities, but many anglers are still confused whether they can target bull trout for catch-and-release fishing.
The short answer is yes.
When bull trout were listed as threatened… more
Fish and Game fisheries crews lend helping hand to US Geological Survey
| idfg-khatch
Staff from Idaho Fish and Game, Bureau of Land Management, and the Department of Environmental Quality help the United State Geological Survey staff complete a fish species abundance survey of Rock Creek in Twin Falls.
The crew uses electricity to stun the fish so the fish float… more
Niagara Springs Fish Hatchery works to be disease free
| idfg-csundquist
Hatchery employees at Niagara Spring Hatchery near Wendell are taking precautions against a potential disease outbreak by vaccinating their steelhead smolts.
The vaccination process is simple, as the fish are immersed into a vaccine bath for one minute and returned to a rearing unit immediately after.
… more
Bear visits continue in campground near Ketchum
| idfg-khatch
IDFG file photo: This is not the bear that's been visiting campgrounds. Black bears are common in Idaho and are usually nonaggressive, but people should always use caution and maintain their distance. CAPTION: IDFG file photo: This is not the bear that's been visiting campgrounds. Black bears are… more
Clearwater Chinook Update (7/18/17)
| idfg-bbowersox
I wanted to get a final fishery update out today, even though the Clearwater Region’s spring/summer Chinook fisheries are still winding down for the year. I have included the most recent fishery information from the Little Salmon River and Hell’s Canyon as well as a look toward next year based upon the jack… more
Water Quality Health Advisory issued for Little Camas Reservoir: Blue-Green Algae Related
| idfg-dmegargle
An algae bloom health advisory was issued by the Central Health District on July 18, 2017. High concentrations of a toxin producing algae were documented; however, actual toxin levels were still relatively low. An advisory was issued on the basis of past hazards and the likelihood of toxins present in the… more
What the heck is an elk doing under a helicopter? F&G elk monitoring
| idfg-bmoore
The Panhandle region has placed nearly 300 GPS collars on cow and 6-month old elk calves in the Coeur d’Alene and St. Joe River drainages since 2014. Perhaps you’ve had a sighting of these collared animals on your game camera or heard about our helicopter capture effort in the winter and wondered what we’re doing.… more
F&G is seeking public input on sage-grouse hunting proposals
| idfg-rphillips
Fish and Game is proposing one option for the 2017 season, which is the same as the season offered in 2016. Statewide, the proposed seven-day season would be from September 16 through September 22, with a one-bird daily limit within sage-grouse range, except in designated closed areas.
Here is the season… more
Upper Salmon River Chinook Fishery Update (7/17/17)
| idfg-vosborn
Chinook angler effort and success increased this past week on the upper Salmon River. Angler effort was highest over the weekend, and the majority of anglers were observed fishing near the Buckhorn Bridge area. Since Monday July 10th, Chinook anglers have harvested an estimated 43 hatchery adult Chinook and 48… more
Fires force closures at Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area
| idfg-rphillips
Due to two fires, Fish and Game has closed the Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area 30 miles south of Lewiston.
Lightning ignited the fires on Friday, July 14, and the WMA will be closed to the public until further notice past the Deer Creek Road and past Hoover Point to allow… more
Mosaic art installed at MK Nature Center in Boise
| idfg-snass
Sculpin, dragonflies, trout and mink are all creatures that live in or near rivers, including the stream that runs through Boise’s MK Nature Center. Now, these animals will are also displayed on a new piece of public art at the nature center.
The mosaic wall was created by Boise artist Anna Webb. She began by… more
Salvage Order Issued For Lower Big Lost River
| idfg-glosinski
Fish and Game has issued a salvage order for the lower Big Lost River below the Moore Diversion.
The salvage, which suspends fish bag, possession, and size limits only on the river stretch downstream of the Moore Diversion through August 31, 2017.
High water this spring likely caused an unknown number… more
Hunting depredating elk at night – with a dart gun
| idfg-jpowell
John Guthrie is all smiles as he enters the blind, where they spent most of the night trying to dart unwelcome elk in a crop field. CAPTION: John Guthrie is all smiles as he enters the blind, where they spent most of the night trying to dart unwelcome elk in a crop field.
I told Landowner/… more
Fish and Game Commission to consider proposed rules at July meeting
| idfg-mdemick
When the Idaho Fish and Game Commission meets July 26… more
Trout stocking resumes on the South Fork of the Payette River
| idfg-rphillips
After a long hiatus, hatchery rainbow trout are headed back to the South Fork of the Payette River near Lowman starting July 18 to provide a few more fish for anglers to catch.
A few more? More like 3,000 per month more during summer.
The fish will be stocked around four locations… more