Press Releases and Articles
F&G warns against using bird shot to haze deer, elk and moose
| idfg-jbrower
Fish and Game has responded to several incidents over the past year involving deer, elk, and moose that have been peppered with bird shot from a shotgun in a likely effort by homeowners to keep the animals away from their garden, flower beds or yard. Many people believe that due to the… more
Lake Pend Oreille anglers: Turn in your fishing logbooks by Dec. 10 for a chance to win great 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 us. Information collected by anglers will help Idaho Fish and Game manage the trophy rainbow trout fishery.
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MK Nature Center's Bird Seed Sale is Almost HERE!
| idfg-sfocht
MK Nature Center's annual bird seed sale is this FRIDAY AND SATURDAY from 9am-5pm. Of course, we are selling premium bird seed for all your bird feeding needs, but also local and sustainable gifts such as t shirts, puzzles, games, decorations, and books! Click the video to see what we have to offer. Hope to see you… more
Southwest Region rainbow trout stocking schedule - December
| idfg-bpearson
Fish and Game staff will be stocking more than 10,500 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) trout at the following locations across the Southwest Region in December. All stocked fish are rainbow trout. All stocking dates and numbers of fish are approximate and may change without notice due to water or… more
F&G to offer tags starting Dec. 7 for 35 CWD surveillance hunts with 1,527 tags available
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho Fish and Game will offer 1,527 deer tags for Chronic Wasting Disease surveillance hunts with the discounted tags sold on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 10 a.m. MST on Dec. 7 at Fish and Game regional offices only. These specialized hunts are intended to gather 775 CWD samples with strict… more
Fish and Game provides a mentored waterfowl hunt for disabled American veterans
| idfg-tthompson
In late November, staff from Idaho Fish and Game, Magic Valley Region, partnered with the Idaho Division of Veteran Services to provide an opportunity for disabled American veterans (DAV) to enjoy a day of mentored waterfowl hunting. This year, two veterans participated in a Commission-approved mentored duck hunt… more
Open house set in Salmon Dec. 6 to collect comments on upland game, turkey and furbearer seasons
| idfg-mdemick
Idaho Fish and Game will host an open house in Salmon for hunters, trappers and other interested parties to comment on the proposals for the 2022-23 Upland Game, Turkey… more
Nov. 29 Upper Salmon River Weekly Steelhead Fishing Report
| idfg-bbeller
During the past week on the upper Salmon River, steelhead angler effort and catch rates were similar to what was observed two weeks ago. The majority of anglers continued to be found either downstream of North Fork in location code 15 or upstream of North Fork in location code 16. Angler effort in other areas of the… more
Fish and Game schedules open house to collect comments about upland game, turkey and furbearer seasons
| idfg-tthompson
Idaho Fish and Game will host an open house for hunters, trappers and other interested parties to comment on the proposals for the 2022-23 Upland Game, Turkey & Furbearer Seasons and Rules.
Two proposals in the Magic Valley Region are for turkey hunts in the region.
The Magic Valley… more
Recent Pelt Preparation demonstration day in North Idaho left folks ready to hit the woods this winter with traps in tow
| idfg-tjross
Nearly 75 people participated in a recent Pelt Preparation demonstration day in North Idaho. The day was hosted by the Intermountain Fur Harvesters at the Farragut Shooting Range Center, and it was just in time for trapping seasons. With the exception of bobcat (opens Dec. 14), trapping seasons are in full swing in… more
Large bull elk killed and left to waste near Heyburn State Park in North Idaho
| idfg-tjross
Idaho Fish and Game has received information about a 6x6 bull elk that was shot with a firearm and left to waste near Heyburn State Park in the Panhandle Region. Fish and Game is requesting the public to report any information about the incident.
The investigating officer… more
Rainbow trout stocking schedule for December 2021 in the Magic Valley Region
| idfg-tthompson
Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Magic Valley Region will be stocking approximately 900 10-12” catchable-sized rainbow trout in December. All stocking dates and numbers of fish are approximate and may change without notice due to water or weather conditions.
Body of… more
November notices for Farragut Public Shooting Range
| idfg-tjross
All of Farragut Public Shooting Range will be closed to general public use on the following dates and times:
In observance of Thanksgiving: Friday, Nov. 26.
Reserved Use: The Farragut Public Shooting Range hosts activities that enhance and strengthen the shooting… more
F&G seeking public input on Idaho Wild Turkey Management Plan, 2022-2027
| idfg-cliess
Idaho Fish and Game is seeking comments on its Idaho Wild Turkey Management Plan, 2022-2027. The draft plan is open to public comment through Dec. 10, 2021. Fish and Game welcomes input from the public, and encourages references to specific sections or pages of the plan when leaving a general comment.
To… more
F&G seeking public input on Idaho upland game, turkey and furbearer season setting, 2022-2023
| idfg-cliess
In January 2022, Idaho Fish and Game will be setting the new seasons for upland game, turkey and furbearer for 2022-2023. Hunters and trappers are highly encouraged to review the proposed seasons and changes and weigh in with their own comments. The comment period is open until Dec. 10, 2021.
Fish and Game… more
Fish and Game will offer a new mountain lion hound hunting opportunity on Craig Mountain WMA
| idfg-jbruns
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will be offering a new trial opportunity for mountain lion hunting with hounds on Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area (WMA). Starting December 2nd, hound hunters will have the opportunity to check out a key that allows them to access routes that are located behind locked gates… more
Hunter recipes: Gramma's wild turkey and rice casserole
| idfg-imalepeai
Who doesn’t love a good ol’ casserole with canned soup? Like many of you, I’m guessing that we all have a go-to casserole recipe that can be easily adapted to wild game. This is one of my in-law’s favorites, and we substituted chicken for the sous vide wild turkey in a previous Idaho Fish and Game recipe.… more
DHW, Fish and Game officials urge caution after Chronic Wasting Disease found in Idaho deer
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare and Idaho Fish and Game are encouraging hunters to take precautions when handling deer, elk or moose due to recent detection of Chronic Wasting Disease. Fish and Game announced the first detection of Chronic Wasting Disease in Idaho in two mule deer taken by hunters during… more