Press Releases and Articles
Dead trees are full of life
| idfg-pcooper
Dead, standing trees in a forest are sometimes called ‘snags’. These woodland features support a complex system of life. When a person learns the importance of snags to wildlife, they are likely to appreciate dead trees more than they previously had. Some may come to appreciate them more than live trees!
A… more
Pronghorn Deaths Blamed on Japanese Yew
| Anonymous (not verified)
Just two weeks ago, a group of eight elk died in the Boise foothills after feeding on Japanese yew plants. This week, a herd of 50 pronghorn antelope have been found dead in the town of Payette, victims of the same toxic shrub.
The pronghorn were reported to Fish and Game staff early Tuesday afternoon, January… more
Clearwater River Steelhead Update
| idfg-bbowersox
This past week catch rates were good and we saw more anglers out fishing. In both creel sections, the mouth of the Clearwater River to Orofino and the North Fork Clearwater River, catch rates were at 6 hrs per fish caught. That's good steelhead fishing.
The majority of boat anglers are still fishing… more
Weekly Commission conference calls will start January 19
| idfg-mdemick
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet via telephone conference call at 8 a.m. (MST) each Thursday until the end of the 2017 legislative session or otherwise noticed.
Commissioners will discuss legislation of interest to Fish and Game and other issues as posted on the meeting agenda. The calls are open… more
Snow Peak WMA Trail Work Proposed
| idfg-lwolf
Snow Peak Wildlife Management Area (WMA) is a great place for backcountry hunting and angling, but it’s gotten pretty difficult to travel the trails. Over the past decade, many of the trails have become inaccessible due to downed trees and overgrown brush. Several severe windstorms in recent years have… more
Thirty antelope die when large herd crosses frozen Snake River at Lake Walcott
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho Fish and Game staff on Jan. 16 euthanized 20 pronghorn antelope that were injured and stranded on the ice while attempting to cross the Snake River at Lake Walcott. Fish and Game staff also rescued six pronghorns, and another 10 were killed and partially consumed by coyotes.
On Sunday,… more
Southwest Region Big Game Winter Feeding Update
| Anonymous (not verified)
The office phone rings more often than usual these days, with citizens calling to voice concern about the welfare of Idaho’s big game animals – specifically mule deer and elk. This year’s more normal Idaho winter, with heavy snowfall and cold temperatures, is compelling animals to move to low elevation winter range… more
Capturing wolverines with pixels and wire brushes
| idfg-rphillips
The forest floor has a thick blanket of snow topped by a layer of bone-chilling air that’s so still a creaking tree sounds like an airhorn. It appears all animals have abandoned the forest for warmer climes, but biologist Diane Evans Mack’s remote cameras tell a different story.
A handful of… more
Agenda: Commission Meeting January 25-26, 2017
| idfg-staff
Annual Meeting
January 25-26, 2017
Idaho Department of Fish and Game
Headquarters Office
600 S. Walnut, Boise, ID 83712
208-334-3771
Note: Times on the agenda are approximate and subject to change.
Fish and Game’s elk study continues in the Panhandle
| idfg-pcooper
Fish and Game biologists in Idaho’s Panhandle region have started the fourth year of a comprehensive elk mortality study.
Working with a private helicopter contractor, biologists have been in the field capturing and collaring elk since January 8. In this study, elk are being captured with either… more
Avoid the rush, take hunter education course now
| idfg-mdemick
Even though Idaho's spring turkey hunting season is months away, now is a great time for beginning hunters to register for and complete a hunter education course.
Hunter education is required for anyone born on or after January 1, 1975 who wants to purchase an Idaho hunting license.
"Take a course now… more
Project WILD educator workshops offered in Boise
| idfg-mdemick
Idaho Department of Fish and Game will offer three Project WILD workshops in Boise for adults who want to share the wonders of Idaho's natural resources with the next generation.
Project WILD is an award-winning, wildlife-focused conservation education program designed to help educators incorporate wildlife… more
Upper Snake Chapter of Idaho Master Naturalists Looking for New Members
| idfg-glosinski
Upper Snake Chapter of Idaho Master Naturalists Looking for New Members
IDAHO FALLS -The Upper Snake Chapter of the Idaho Master Naturalists (IMN) will begin the core education classes for new master naturalists on Monday, March 6, 2017. The classes will continue on Monday… more
F&G and Wildlife Advisory Committees are carefully monitoring wintering big game herds
| idfg-jjackson
Unlike the previous four winters, 2016-17 is actually a “real” winter across every hilltop, valley, canyon, corner and backyard in southeast Idaho. To some people, this means more days on the ski hill and the fun of a canceled school day or two. To others it is another driveway to shovel or a slick road to travel. … more
IDFG elk study efforts continue in the Panhandle
| idfg-pcooper
IDFG Panhandle Wildlife Biologists have started the fourth year of a comprehensive elk mortality study.
Working with a private helicopter contractor, Biologists have been in the field capturing and collaring elk since January 8. In this study, elk are being captured with either nets or tranquilizer darts… more
Become a Lewis and Clark Master Naturalist
| idfg-jbruns
Although a relatively new program to Idaho, the Master Naturalist program is well established in many states throughout the US. The Idaho Master Naturalist Program aims to develop a corps group of well-informed volunteers to actively work toward stewardship of Idaho’s natural environment. Anyone who enjoys and… more
Become a Lewis and Clark Master Naturalist
| idfg-jbruns
Although a relatively new program to Idaho, the Master Naturalist program is well established in many states throughout the US. The Idaho Master Naturalist Program aims to develop a corps group of well-informed volunteers to actively work toward stewardship of Idaho’s natural environment. Anyone who enjoys and… more
Clearwater Region Steelhead Fishing Report (1/ 11/17)
| idfg-vosborn
Cold temperatures this past week impacted fishing effort. Boat anglers were seen from Memorial Bridge to the Pink House boat ramp. The river had ice on it below Memorial Bridge and above Dworshak National Fish Hatchery.
The shore anglers that were fishing the main stem were spread out from the Cherry… more