Press Releases and Articles
Fireworks, Exploding Targets Prohibited on Fish and Game Managed Lands
| idfg-mdemick
Earlier this month, dry summer conditions prompted the United States Forest Service to issue a yearlong ban on the use of exploding targets on USFS managed lands. As the wildlands continue to dry out, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game would like to remind users of Department managed lands and access sites that… moreGovernor Otter Appoints Clezie, Fischer To Idaho Fish and Game Commission
| Anonymous (not verified)
(BOISE) - Governor C.L. "Butch" Otter announced the appointment today of Pocatello real estate agent Lane Clezie and Meridian irrigation equipment wholesaler Blake Fischer to the seven-member Idaho Fish and Game Commission. Clezie succeeds Randy Budge of Pocatello representing the Idaho Department of Fish and Game's… moreBass Rules, Bad Behavior and Lake Lowell
| Anonymous (not verified)
Ask any bass fisherman in the know and they will tell you - largemouth bass fishing has never been better at Lake Lowell. Larger bass are numerous, and both bank and boat anglers are regularly catching four- and five-pound fish. Smaller, two- and three-pound fish are even more plentiful. But all is not rosy at Lake… moreWaterfowl Open House Slated
| Anonymous (not verified)
Waterfowl hunters have a chance to comment on proposed 2014-2015 southwest Idaho seasons at an upcoming open house hosted by Idaho Fish and Game. Statewide waterfowl proposals and an opportunity to comment will soon be available on the Fish and Game website at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov. On Tuesday, August 5 from 3:… more
Improved Huntplanner Map Center
| Anonymous (not verified)
Since we first launched the Huntplanner in 2003 we've received a lot of feedback from hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts. Along with your bouquets and brickbats, we receive many great ideas to improve the Huntplanner Map Center.
In this release, our third complete re-write of the Huntplanner Map… more
Hunters Must Purchase Controlled Hunt Tags by August 1
| Anonymous (not verified)
Big game hunters who were drawn in controlled hunt drawings for deer, elk, antelope and bear have only until August 1 to purchase their tags. Any tags not purchased by that date will be forfeited. Controlled hunt tags are allocated by a random drawing from a pool of hunters who have submitted applications. Moose,… moreSecond Tags Available This Week
| Anonymous (not verified)
Beginning August 1, hunters will be able to purchase unsold nonresident tags for deer and elk as second tags. The tags are available to resident and nonresident hunters. This year the Fish and Game Commission has decided to make the unsold tags available at a discount. Normally they are sold at the full nonresident… moreSuper Hunt Second Draw Deadline Approaching
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Hunters interested in the second Super Hunt drawing have until August 10 to enter. Super Hunt tags allow winners to pursue a deer, elk, pronghorn or moose in any open hunt. The Super Hunt Combo winner is able to hunt all four species - deer, elk, pronghorn and moose in any open hunt. Two elk, two deer, two… moreRecord Number of Sockeye Counted at Lower Granite Dam
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On Thursday July 24, the number of sockeye salmon passing Lower Granite Dam on the Snake River set a new record at 2,270. This is the most sockeye salmon counted at Lower Granite since the dam was built in 1975. As of Sunday July 27, that number had risen to 2,456, and with dozens of sockeye coming through each day, it… moreSawtooth Hatchery Provides Education and Entertainment
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Families traveling in the Sawtooth Mountains have the opportunity to get a first hand lesson in nature, and a bit of free entertainment at the Sawtooth Fish Hatchery. Every summer, Chinook salmon return to the hatchery after a 900 mile journey from the Pacific Ocean to the Salmon River near Stanley. The fish are… moreCommission Committed to Reducing Accidental Trapping of Pets
| Anonymous (not verified)
-By Fred Trevey, IDFG Commission Chairman Trapping has long been part of Idaho's outdoor heritage, providing income, recreation, and a connection to wildlife for many citizens through harvest of a renewable natural resource. Unfortunately, we have had some had some instances where domestic dogs have been… moreAsk Fish & Game: Three Year License for 17 Year Olds
| Anonymous (not verified)
Q: My daughter is 17 years old. Can she buy a three year hunting license and pay the youth price for the years when she will be 18 and 19? A: Yes. The whole idea behind the three year license is to provide a price break to those who are willing to commit to more than one year. While anyone can potentially save money… moreSomething's Itchy at Horsethief Reservoir
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It's a head scratcher. Some visitors to Horsethief Reservoir - located eight miles east of Cascade, Idaho - have reported breaking out in rashes soon after swimming in the reservoir. While it has not been confirmed, the most likely culprit is cercarial dermatitis, commonly known as swimmer's itch. The itch is caused… moreBull Elk Relocated After Touring Garden City
| Anonymous (not verified)
Idaho Fish and Game officers have returned a bull elk to the wild after it paid a visit to Garden City. Around 9:15 Thursday night a Garden City resident called the Garden City Police Department to report an elk in a vacant lot at 42nd and Adams Street. The officer verified the elk was foraging in the vacant lot, and… more
Preliminary 2010-14 Bait Station Results
| Anonymous (not verified)
Download a map displaying preliminary results of the 498 forest carnivore bait stations the MBI collaborative ran from 2010-14.
mbi_preliminary_bait_station_results.pdf
Multi-agency Plan for Sockeye Recovery Released
| Anonymous (not verified)
Today Idaho Fish and Game is joining multiple state, regional and federal agencies in the release of a public review draft of the Recovery Plan for Snake River sockeye salmon. The plan outlines strategies and actions to recover the endangered species which swims 900 miles up the Columbia, Snake and Salmon rivers to… more75th - Landowners and Sportsmen Partnerships
| Anonymous (not verified)
Nearly 70 percent of Idaho is in public ownership and provides tremendous recreational opportunities for sportsmen and the general public. Yet, it is no surprise the remaining 30 percent that is in private ownership is some of the most productive and desirable land in the state. The original settlers of Idaho were smart… moreUpper Salmon and Snake River Chinook Fisheries Closing
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Fish and Game Director Virgil Moore has signed an order closing the Chinook salmon fishery on the upper Salmon River and the Snake River. The closure will take effect at the end of fishing on Sunday July 27. Fishery managers believe by July 27, the sport fishery will have harvested the non-tribal share of Chinook… more