Press Releases and Articles
Here's a sneak peak at the new moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat rules
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho Fish and Game Commission on Jan. 26 adopted new rules for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat for the 2017-18 hunting seasons.
Changes include:
Moose
There will be 805 moose tags available each year in 2017-18, which is… more
Fish and Game Director delivers annual report to Commission
| idfg-mdemick
Fish and Game Director Virgil Moore delivered his annual report to the Fish and Game Commission last week at their quarterly meeting in Boise.
The annual report details the sources of the agency's funding, and what was accomplished with the money. The report leads with a statement from… more
Moose breaks through window well, trapped in Hailey basement
| idfg-jroyse
Last winter we reported a rare occurrence in which a cow elk broke through a window well and ended up trapped in a basement. Sr. Conservation officer Alex Head was hoping that was a once in career event that he would have to respond to.
Well, last night it happened again,… more
Idaho Fish and Game Captures Fourth Mountain Lion Kitten
| idfg-jjackson
On Wednesday, January 25, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game received a report that a mountain lion kitten was spotted in the same area as last week’s lion captures in the Johnny Creek area of Pocatello.
Because it was apparent that this kitten was part of the mountain lion family that had been… more
Why Fish and Game radio collars deer and elk during winter
| idfg-mkeckler
Idaho Fish and Game gets frequent questions from people wondering why the agency conducts winter helicopter roundups of deer and elk as part of its radio-collaring efforts, while at the same time advising the public to steer clear of herds to reduce disturbance.
It’s a fair… more
Lake Cascade Ice Fishing Update 1_27_17
| idfg-pjanssen
With the recent snowfall in the McCall/Cascade area access and travel conditions on Lake Cascade are tough; with 12 to 15 inches of fresh snow sitting on top of a layer of ~3-4 inches of slush before reaching solid ice below. At this time most people utilizing Lake Cascade are doing so on foot… more
History and Utility of Passive Integrated Transponders (PIT) Tags for Fisheries Studies
| idfg-jbruns
By Marika Dobos
The PIT (passive integrated transponders) tag is a wonderful little tool that allows fish managers and biologists to understand things about fish that were once very difficult to determine. By PIT tagging anadromous fishes such as salmon and steelhead early… more
Upper Snake Region Winter Wildlife Conditions Report for January 27, 2017
| idfg-glosinski
Upper Snake Region Winter Wildlife Conditions Report for January 27, 2017
BIG GAME WINTERING CONDITIONS:
Animals were in good to excellent condition entering winter. The middle weeks of January again saw moderate snowfall with improving… more
Please Don't Feed Me!
| idfg-eoneale
This article was written by Fish and Game Regional Wildlife Manager Wayne Wakkinen, stationed at the regional office in Coeur d'Alene. It offers additional insights into the winter feeding issue.
As the snow piles up, we get reports from the public that deer and elk have come down from the… more
Stay clear of wintering wildlife
| idfg-mdemick
Winter provides great opportunities to view Idaho wildlife against snow covered hillsides. But it is very important to enjoy the view from a distance. Winter can be very stressful for wildlife, especially in winters like this when snow is deep and temperatures are cold.
… more
Clearwater Region Steelhead Fishing Report (1/ 24/17)
| idfg-vosborn
This past week the majority of the boat anglers on the main stem of the Clearwater (river section 03) fished from Lenore to Orofino. Shore anglers spread out from Cherry Lane up to the pole yard (river section 03). Anglers were seen fishing with bobbers and jigs, drifting, and fly fishing. Most of the boat anglers… more
Check off for wildlife on your Idaho income tax return
| idfg-pcooper
The taxes we pay provide funds for many of the services and programs provided by federal and local government agencies. Police departments, fire departments, public schools, transportation, parks, health and welfare programs and many more… are all paid for by the taxpayer.It comes as a surprise to many people… more
Jimmy Smith Lake Ice Fishing Derby cancelled
| idfg-bstuder
The Kids’ ice fishing derby at Jimmy Smith Lake, scheduled for this Saturday January 28th, has been cancelled due to poor ice conditions.
Due to the heavy snowfall this winter, the ice surface at Jimmy Smith Lake currently has 6 to 8 inches of standing water/ice crust on top of it, below the snow… more
Hyde Creek Pond Ice Fishing Derby
| idfg-gschoby
Idaho Fish and Game hosted a kids' fishing derby near Salmon on Saturday, January 21st. 92 kids show up and enjoyed a great fishing experience.
Idaho Fish and Game Gives Mountain Lion Family a New Home
| idfg-jjackson
During the week of January 16, Idaho Department of Fish and Game became aware of a mountain lion family that had made themselves at home right among the residents of Johnny Creek. Granted, mountain lion movements through the foothills of Pocatello are part of living in the urban/wildlife… more
SW Region Big Game Winter Feeding Update
| idfg-eoneale
Winter feeding efforts began, on a small scale, in the Garden Valley area on Sunday, January 22. Three historic feed sites were plowed out and feed bunks set up and loaded with specially formulated deer “pellets.” Two more sites were set up today, with several others coming on line tomorrow. At least eight feed sites… more
Winter feeding underway across Southern Idaho
| idfg-rphillips
Doe and fawn walking in heavy winter snow CAPTION: Doe and fawn walking in heavy winter snow
Frigid temperatures and heavy snowfall across much of Idaho this winter have driven big game animals to low elevations and prompted Idaho Fish and Game to implement emergency feeding in the Southwest,… more