Press Releases and Articles
Henrys Lake 2017 Gillnet Survey
| idfg-dkeen
The 2017 gillnetting process has been completed. The IDFG crew netted 9 nights and set a total of 50 nets for the survey. The crew and volunteers spent approximately 200 man hours collecting data. This large scale survey provides a comprehensive look at the fish population at Henrys Lake.
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Mountain Lion Sightings Serve as Reminder to Use Caution
| idfg-jbruns
It's no secret that Idaho is known for its abundant and diversity of wildlife.
Yet to the surprise of some people, wildlife - including mountain lions - can be found in and around where people live.
Recent mountain lion sightings near Juliaetta should serve as a reminder to… more
Fishing with the Crowd
| idfg-vosborn
It's no secret that Idaho's rivers are popular fishing destinations. Great fishing can also draw a crowd, sometimes causing conflicts between anglers. This is particularly true for salmon and steelhead fishing.
The video "Angler Etiquette: Fishing with the Crowd" covers commonly held practices in… more
Agenda: Commission Meeting May 16-17, 2017
| idfg-staff
Idaho Fish and Game CommissionAnnual Meeting
May 16-17, 2017
Idaho Department of Fish and Game - Salmon Office
99 Hwy 93 North
Salmon, Idaho
208-756-2271
Note: Times on the agenda are approximate and subject to change.
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Stolen cargo trailer recovered, Fish and Game has suspect
| idfg-rphillips
A Fish and Game trailer stolen from Boise in April was recovered on May 2 and about half its contents found, but many items remain missing and officials are asking the public's help locating them. The trailer contained GPS and radio collars for tracking big-game animals and other equipment used to capture, handle,… more
First 2017 Chinook Season Update from the Clearwater
| idfg-vosborn
Hello anglers. This is Brett Bowersox from the Clearwater with an early Chinook season update. Given that Spring Chinook season officially started this past weekend I thought it was a good time to get a brief update out on the fishery and share some new videos that answer some common questions about how IDFG manages… more
How Important is Fishing??
| idfg-dparrish
Idaho people know the value of fishing. Many of us live and breath the sport and will go to great lengths to fish a backwater area or get close enough to drop a fly in that perfect "fishy" looking place.
Just remember, with high water and submerged paths along rivers and ponds - no fish is worth… more
Grizzly Bears Are Out In Upper Snake Region
| idfg-glosinski
Grizzly Bears Are Out In Upper Snake Region
ISLAND PARK – Tracks in the backcountry are one thing, but eye-witness reports by motorists driving on Highway 20 in Island Park is an even surer indicator that grizzlies bears are emerging from their dens in the Upper Snake Region.… more
Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report (5/1/17)
| idfg-vosborn
The spring 2017 steelhead season on the upper Salmon River closed at the end of Sunday, April 30th.
Due to the low amount of angler effort observed this week downstream of the East Fork, angler interviews were only obtained from upstream of the East Fork in location code 19. In this area, the… more
New Access/Depredation fee in effect May 1
| idfg-mdemick
Hunters, anglers and trappers will see new prices May 1 with the addition of a $5 Access/Depredation fee for resident adults and $10 for nonresident adults when they buy their first annual license.
The new fee will pay for land access for sportsmen and women, and depredation prevention and payments… more
Fishing Trailer Schedule for May
| Anonymous (not verified)
The month of May will be busy for Fish and Game’s fishing trailer, with a dozen fishing events scheduled around the Treasure Valley and beyond.
To learn more about the trailer, contact the Fish and Game Nampa office at 465-8465. A complete statewide fishing trailer schedule is available at http://… more
Youth Conservation Camp offers summer adventure
| idfg-mdemick
The Youth Conservation Camp offers a summer adventure for youth, ages 10-12, who want to learn outdoor skills and experience a wide variety of fun, outdoor activities.
The week-long camp will be held Aug. 7-11 at Trinity Pines Camp and Conference Center in Cascade, Idaho. Cost per… more
Big game controlled hunt application period begins
| idfg-mdemick
The application period for this fall's deer, elk, pronghorn, fall black bear and fall turkey controlled hunts begins May 1 and runs through June 5.
Apply now
Hunters with a valid 2017 Idaho hunting license may apply for controlled hunts at any license vendor, Fish and Game… more
Idaho hunter has incredible Super Hunt streak
| idfg-rphillips
Hunters might consider a Super Hunt tag a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, but if that’s the case, Dustin Stevenson of Boise must have cat lives because he’s drawn four of them and is still applying for more.
Before you utter “some guys have all the luck,” Stevenson makes a… more
Weiser River Elk Zone has a tag quota for 2017-18 hunting seasons
| idfg-nborg
The A tag has a quota of 1900, while the B tag quota is 4000.
So what does this mean for you? Weiser River Zone A and B tags will be sold on a first come - first served basis. Tags will be sold to residents starting at 10 a.m. (Mountain Time) on July 10. Tags can be purchased online… more
Super Hunt winner tells his tale.
| idfg-vosborn
Idaho Super Hunt tags are one of the most unusual hunting opportunities in the West. First, you don’t need a state hunting license to enter a Super Hunt drawing. Two, if you win, you have the opportunity to hunt in any open hunt for your species.
Every year, 34 hunters win Super Hunt and… more