Press Releases and Articles
Steelhead Fishing Update for the Clearwater River
| idfg-bbowersox
Cold temperatures this past week impacted fishing effort. However, catch rates remained good, under 10 hrs per fish caught according to IDFG creel. Boat anglers were seen from Memorial Bridge to the Pink House boat ramp. The shore anglers that were fishing the main stem were spread out from the Cherry Lane… more
Upper Snake Region Winter Wildlife Conditions Report for January 10, 2017
| idfg-glosinski
Upper Snake Region Winter Wildlife Conditions Report for January 10, 2017
In order to help keep the citizens of Idaho informed regarding the physical condition of their wildlife, the Upper Snake Regional Office will be issuing reports throughout the winter. Reports reflect information… more
Upper Snake Region hosting meetings to present proposed rule changes for 2017 big game seasons
| idfg-glosinski
IDAHO FALLS – Fish and Game biologists are ready to begin the public scoping phase of the big game season setting process, which is done every two years.
According to Regional Wildlife Manager Curtis Hendricks, “A key point for the public to remember is the intent of these initial scoping… more
Fish and Game Commission to meet Jan. 25 & 26 in Boise
| idfg-mdemick
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will set seasons for moose, bighorn sheep, and mountain goat when it meets January 25 and 26 at Fish and Game headquarters in Boise.
A public hearing will begin at 7 p.m. January 25, in the headquarters trophy room. Anyone wishing to address the commission on any topic having… more
Apply for spring bear controlled hunts soon
| idfg-mdemick
Hunters wanting to participate in this spring's controlled hunts for black bear can apply from January 15 through February 15.
Spring 2017 bear controlled hunt information is in the 2015 and 2016 Big Game Seasons and Rules book.
Hunters who have a 2017 hunting license may apply for controlled hunts at… more
Don't forget to file hunter reports
| idfg-mdemick
With the big game hunting seasons over, Idaho Fish and Game reminds hunters to file their harvest reports on their 2016 deer, elk and pronghorn hunts.
Hunters are required to file a report for each tag they purchased whether they went hunting or not.
The quick and easy questionnaire can be reported… more
Kids Ice Fishing Event at Horsethief Reservoir
| Anonymous (not verified)
Idaho Youth Outdoors will be holding their 8th annual kids Ice Fishing Event at Horsethief Reservoir on January 14th. Bring the kids (dress warm!) and enjoy a day of ice fishing. No gear? No problem. Loaner rods and bait will be available.
Get all the details here! http://www.idahoyouthoutdoors.org… more
IDFG Employee helped rescue motorist
| idfg-jroyse
IDFG has a hero in their midst
In the midst of a disaster it takes a lot of ingenuity and teamwork to keep the water flowing at a fish hatchery. Tuesday, January 3 was a first for the staff at Niagara Springs Fish Hatchery. An unfortunate accident occurred where a car crashed into Niagara's intake… more
Seven Elk Dead after Grazing on Poisonous Plant
| Anonymous (not verified)
Seven elk are confirmed dead after grazing on a common – and deadly – landscaping plant in the Boise foothills near Table Rock.
A local sportsman alerted Fish and Game officers who found the dead elk scattered over a hillside just below Table Rock Road. What appeared to be a case of indiscriminant poaching… more
Fish and Game is ready to feed big game animals if the need arises
| idfg-rphillips
Big game animals are congregating at low elevations, including near towns and homes after December and January snowstorms and frigid temperatures blanketed much of Idaho.
Some people are concerned about animals surviving through winter, but so far, Fish and Game has only started emergency… more
Enjoying an afternoon on the ice
| idfg-bbowersox
Hunting season is over. Rifles have been cleaned, oiled and put away for the winter, along with most of our other outdoor gear. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t any outdoor opportunities to be found.
Winter came early to the Palouse this year. After taking a phone call to inquire about local ice conditions,… more
An End to the Season at Henrys Lake
| idfg-dkeen
January 1st began a new year and an end to the 7 month fishing season on Henrys Lake. We’ll summarize our creel data and have that information available later this spring. Certainly the summer season was exceptionally slow. But the fall brought improved results and Henrys fished well. The ice angling season was short… more
Hunting season 2017, let the adventures begin
| idfg-rphillips
Welcome to 2017, I hope you had a great hunting season last year, and it’s understandable if you think the season is winding down. Many people think hunting seasons start in late summer, run through fall and end during winter, but there are many hunting opportunities in Idaho throughout the year.
Since… more
Ice fishing report: C.J. Strike has ice in the Bruneau Arm, Dec. 30
| idfg-rphillips
Josh White, manager of Fish and Game's C.J. Strike Wildlife Management Area reported on Dec. 30 there's about 4 to 5 inches of ice in the Bruneau Arm and best access is from Cottonwood Campground.
With sub-zero temperatures expected for lows around New Year's Day the ice should thicken more, but he warns… more
Public Comment Sought Regarding Horsethief Reservoir Upgrades
| Anonymous (not verified)
Camping upgrades may soon be coming to Horsethief Reservoir, and the public is invited to learn more about the proposed upgrades by attending a project open house at Fish and Game’s Nampa office.
The open house will be held on January 3rd from 3:00pm to 5:00pm at Fish and Game’s Nampa office, located at 3101 S… more
Big Game flights begin in the Lolo Zone
| idfg-jbruns
Flights are estimated to take about four weeks to complete, depending on weather conditions. The goal of these surveys is to assess population trends, and age and sex ratios. Survey results will provide information that will help managers decide future hunting seasons.
Besides finding big game animals… more
Cascade Ice Fishing update: Dec. 28
| idfg-pjanssen
There is a fresh blanket of snow up to 12 inches deep on the ice. Ice conditions are good, but access can be difficult especially off of Poison Creek boat ramp where there is mixed snow and slush!
Other areas of Lake Casade are mostly snow covered with no slush yet, but that will probably change with all the… more
See Boise River improvement project happen in 2-minute time lapse
| idfg-rphillips
Crews added boulders and “engineered” log jams to break up the current and benefit fish.
More structure in the river provides a variety of habitat. It breaks up the current and provides places for fish to rest, shady areas that hold cooler water, and wood that hides young trout, as well as food for… more