Press Releases and Articles
Super Bowl Sunday Bighorn Sheep Capture in Hells Canyon
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Radio collaring sheep in Hells Canyon
Panhandle Winter Feeding Report - January 30, 2017
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HistoryThe Fish and Game Panhandle Region does not normally declare winter feeding emergencies because big game do not congregate in large concentrations and it is virtually impossible to use feeding as a tool in a way that is meaningful from a population standpoint, and is certainly not cost effective.… more
CORRECTION – Fish and Game unable to reimburse homeowners for removing Japanese Yew
| idfg-mkeckler
Last week, an Idaho Fish and Game press release incorrectly stated that the agency would reimburse homeowners for the cost of removing the ornamental plant Japanese Yew from their yards.
Fish and Game does encourage homeowners to consider removing the plant, or wrapping the plant with burlap during… more
Time running out to apply for spring bear controlled hunts
| idfg-mdemick
Hunters have through Feb. 15 to apply for this spring's controlled black bear hunts.
Spring 2017 bear controlled hunt information is in the 2015 & 2016 Big Game Seasons and Rules book available at all license vendors and online at https://idfg.idaho.gov/hunt/rules/big-game.
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Fish and Game seeks comments on 2017 and 2018 big game seasons
| idfg-mdemick
Idaho Fish and Game plans several open house meetings around the state during February to collect public comments on the 2017 and 2018 proposed seasons and rules for deer, elk, pronghorn, black bear, gray wolf and mountain lion.
Interested individuals can visit with department… more
Another big game animal visits a basement in Hailey
| Anonymous (not verified)
We wish we were making this up folks.... but last evening, another elk was confronted by our conservation officers for breaking and entering. This elk crashed through a window well in a basement in Hailey. Fish and Game Conservation Officer Lee Garwood was able to negotiate with the elk by… more
Japanese Yew Claims Eight Elk Near Idaho Falls
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Japanese Yew Claims Eight Elk Near Idaho Falls
IDAHO FALLS-Eight elk outside of Idaho Falls were added to the roster of known wildlife mortalities so far this year in Idaho, which have been linked to the toxic non-native Japanese Yew plant. Wildlife lab results confirmed that all… more
An opportunity to help Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout Populations in Rainey Creek
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Cutthroat run sizes in Rainey Creek continue to lag behind spawning runs in the other tributaries despite the fact that Rainey Creek is the South Fork Snake River’s largest tributary by drainage area. In 2016, 19 Cutthroat were captured at the Rainey Creek weir while runs at the other three main tributaries… more
How Winter Big Game Feeding Works
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How Winter Big Game Feeding Works
IDAHO FALLS – If the prognostications of Punxsutawney Phil in Pennsylvania carry any weight in Idaho, then we are set for six more weeks of winter. After having a number of milder winters in a row, this year’s winter seems harsh, even though it is… more
Elk found dead in Challis and North Fork after eating poisonous yew
| idfg-tcuret
In two separate events, a total of eight elk were found dead in the Salmon Region after apparent poisoning from eating Japanese yew, a common yet toxic landscaping shrub.
“Three elk were reported by a sportsman near North Fork and five elk were found on and adjacent to the golf course in Challis… more
Lake Cascade Ice Fishing Update 2/2/17
| idfg-pjanssen
The ice conditions as of Friday AM are very good. Lots of rain yesterday took away the slush and made good travel conditions. Anglers are even using 4 wheelers to get around. The parking areas are very ice covered and slick with rain water cuts, so be careful.
There is a perch fishing tournament at… more
Fish and Game Seeks Input on Upcoming Big Game Hunting Seasons
| Anonymous (not verified)
The 2017 big game hunting season in Idaho’s southwest region is the focus of a series of open house meetings where hunters and other wildlife enthusiasts will have a chance to review and discuss big game season proposals with Fish and Game staff.
Four public open house meetings are scheduled for… more
Fish and Game wants to hear from hunters on big game season proposals for 2017 & 2018
| idfg-tcuret
Idaho Department of Fish and Game will hold public meetings in Salmon and Challis to meet and discuss proposed 2017 and 2018 elk, deer, pronghorn, black bear, mountain lion and wolf seasons.
Challis, February 23, Y-Inn Cafe conference room, Main Street
Salmon, February 24, Fish… more
Henrys Lake Produces Yet Another Record Catch
| idfg-dgarren
In a year noted for big fish, Henrys Lake produced yet another entry into the catch and release record books. Angler Jerry Dawkins of Salt Lake City submitted his 23.5" hybrid (rainbow x cutthroat hybrid, or cutbow) after catching the fish on the last day of the fishing season. … more
Hells Canyon Bighorn Sheep Capture Underway
| idfg-jbruns
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife plan to capture 100 bighorn sheep in five Hells Canyon herds February 2nd –14th as part of the ongoing Hells Canyon Initiative to restore bighorn sheep populations.
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SW Region Big Game Winter Feeding Update - February 1, 2017
| Anonymous (not verified)
It’s been more than a week since we had significant snowfall across the region, but snow levels remain fairly static and crusted in most areas due to cold daytime temperatures. It appears we might get a little relief from the cold later this week. Let’s all hope so.
Winter feeding efforts have ramped… more
Restoring Habitat for Steelhead in the Potlatch River Watershed
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Steelhead jumping Big Bear Falls Potlatch River Basin
CAPTION: Steelhead jumping Big Bear Falls Potlatch River Basin
by Tiege Ulschmid and Joe DuPont
Every year hundreds of wild adult steelhead make the 500 mile journey from the Pacific Ocean to the Potlatch River, a… more
Clearwater River Steelhead Fishing Update
| idfg-bbowersox
Steelhead fishing on the Clearwater River has remained good over the past week. Catch rates from the mouth to Orofino Bridge (Section 3) and in the North Fork Clearwater River (Section 5) have remained below 10 hrs/fish caught. As we’ve said before, anytime those catch rates are below 10 hrs/fish it’s good… more