Press Releases and Articles
Lake Pend Oreille fishing logbooks must be turned in by Dec. 10 for a chance to win prizes
| idfg-tjross
If you are a fisherman participating in the angler science program on Lake Pend Oreille, thank you for investing time and energy into helping Idaho Fish and Game. Information collected by anglers will help Fish and Game manage the trophy rainbow trout fishery.
More steelhead bound for the Boise River
| idfg-bpearson
More steelhead are headed for the Boise River the day before Thanksgiving.
Approximately 110 additional steelhead will be released into the Boise River on Wednesday, Nov. 27. The Fish and Game fish stocking trucks will be releasing fish at the usual locations:
Glenwood Bridge Americana Bridge… more
Video: See bighorn sheep management in the field and the partnership between F&G and the Wild Sheep Foundation
| idfg-rphillips
Bighorn sheep are elusive animals who inhabit some of Idaho’s most rugged and remote terrain. Knowing what’s happening with bighorn herds can be a challenge, and sometimes, big challenges are best accomplished with a team.
In this case, the team consists of Idaho Fish and Game and the Wild Sheep Foundation… more
Upper Salmon River Fall 2024 Steelhead Fishing Update (11-26-2024)
| idfg-bbeller
Inconsistent weather and river conditions made fishing more challenging on some days last week, but many anglers still managed to catch steelhead. Angler effort was similar to the previous week, with most bank anglers observed downstream of North Fork, while boat anglers were primarily spread out between Spring Creek… more
Anglers: Paper permits for steelhead/salmon will only be available at F&G offices, vendors after Dec. 9
| idfg-cliess
For anglers wanting to buy a paper salmon and steelhead permit for late 2024 or early 2025 will need to do so in person at a Fish and Game Office or license vendor location after Dec. 9. E-tags for steelhead/salmon can be bought online at any time. Anglers can buy the e-tag online through the Go Outdoors Idaho app or… more
Join F&G staff in Garden Valley on Dec. 3 to talk impacts of 2024 fires on big game herds
| idfg-bpearson
On Tuesday, Dec. 3, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Fish and Game will host a public meeting in Garden Valley to discuss the impacts of this year's fires on big game herds in the Sawtooth units. The meeting will be held at Garden Valley High School, 1053 Banks Lowman Road.
U.S. Forest Service staff will also be… more
When to call the Citizens Against Poaching hotline versus a Fish and Game Regional office
| idfg-tjross
When you observe something wildlife related and need to get in touch with Idaho Fish and Game, there are a few important questions to consider before deciding which phone number to call.
Fill every crevice of your freezer by hunting these small game species this winter
| idfg-cliess
Small game hunting through winter is a great way for hunters young and old to develop their skills and confidence without breaking the bank. You don’t need specialized or expensive gear to hunt them, just a .22 long rifle and/or any shotgun, warm clothes, and boots suitable for hiking. The skills learned while… more
The 2025 nonresident deer/elk tag sale will be on Dec. 10, 2024, other license and tag sales will be affected
| idfg-cliess
The sale for 2025 nonresident deer and elk tags will be held on Dec. 10 this year. The change is intended to allow residents to conveniently buy licenses and permits in early December, ensure auto-renew transactions can be processed in a timely manner, and provide better customer service to all buyers.
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Update: Hunting and Advanced Technology working group to meet virtually on Dec. 2, see previous meetings here
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho Fish and Game’s Hunting and Advanced Technology working group recently completed its first two meetings, and the next meeting is Dec. 2 from 6-9 p.m. MST via Zoom. People can attend virtually through this LINK.
The Dec. 2 virtual meeting will have speakers from the fair chase hunting community,… more
F&G officers investigating 43 ducks shot and left to waste on Pine Creek Pass
| idfg-jbrower
On Nov. 12, Fish and Game conservation officers were made aware of 43 ducks that had been dumped just off the Upper Rainey Creek Road, approximately one-half mile from State Hwy 31, at the top of Pine Creek Pass in unit 67. Most of the ducks were still whole and unfrozen leading officers to believe they were… more
Upper Salmon River Steelhead Update - 11/19/2024
| idfg-bbeller
Steelhead angler effort along the Upper Salmon River was noticeably lower last week as colder temperatures settled into the area. Most of the angler effort remained downstream of Salmon, ID, with boat anglers primarily observed upstream of North Fork.
Anglers that were able to get out on the river last… more
A portion of Boise River WMA will remain closed through March 31
| idfg-bpearson
Boise River WMA Closure Update
Food conditioned black bear euthanized after repeatedly getting into residential garbage near Hailey
| idfg-tthompson
After repeated incidents of accessing unsecured residential garbage, a yearling black bear was euthanized north of Hailey on Thursday, November 14, 2024. The young male that weighed approximately 100 pounds had twice broken into a garage to find food and there were signs of the bear attempting to get into a house.… more
Urban wildlife: When large wildlife and communities mix, it often ends poorly for the animals
| idfg-rphillips
A bull moose takes up residence in an upscale, suburban neighborhood, and Idaho Fish and Game staff gets multiple reports from homeowners.
What should Fish and Game do?
A. Watch to see if the moose stays, how it reacts to residents, and vice versa?
B. Educate residents on… more
Redband trout and nonnative trout in the Wood River Basin
| idfg-jvincent
Cutthroat trout may be the state fish, but the redband trout is itself a state gem. Redband trout are a subspecies of rainbow trout that are native to the interior portion of western North America. In the U.S., this includes Idaho, Oregon, Washington, California, Montana, and Nevada.
Redband trout are… more
These instructor-led hunter education courses are coming up in Southwest Idaho
| idfg-bpearson
With holiday breaks on the horizon, hunter education instructors have ramped up the number of courses being offered in Southwest Idaho. For parents who are aiming to get their soon-to-be hunter certified for next fall, there is no better time than the present to put your child through hunter education (or a… more
MK Nature Center's Bird Seed Sale
| idfg-sfocht
Friday & Saturday, December 6 and 7, 2024 – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The MK Nature Center will host its 18th annual bird seed sale on December 6 and 7. Come and stock up on food for your favorite backyard birds. Proceeds from this event benefit educational programs and day-to-day operations at the nature… more