Press Releases and Articles
Hunt safe: Survival tips for big game hunters
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Every hunting season, hunters get lost or disoriented, caught outdoors in cold, wet weather, or experience some other unexpected hazard. While most escape no worse than tired, chilled and hungry, the hazards in Idaho's woods shouldn't be underestimated. Hunters can take precautions and prepare for… more
Don't be tempted to shoot that road-side deer or elk, it might not be what you think
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That buck or bull standing next to the road might be a tempting target, but it could also be a very costly mistake that causes you to lose your money and hunting license.
Idaho Fish and Game conservation officers deploy “artificial simulated animals” during hunting season to catch law-breaking hunters.… more
Information sought in the case of a dead bull elk found north of Ketchum
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Fish and Game officers received a tip from the Citizens Against Poaching hotline on Saturday, October 2, 2021 reporting an intact bull elk with its head and antlers removed. With limited information to go on, the local conservation officer is asking the public to provide any information that may know about this bull… more
Hunters should be aware of changes to mule deer seasons in Panhandle units
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General any-weapon and muzzleloader deer seasons are quickly approaching and there have been changes to those seasons that pertain to mule deer in the Panhandle. Antlerless mule deer harvest remains prohibited in the Panhandle Region units.
In March 2021, the Fish and Game Commission approved the 2021-2022 big… more
Mature whitetail buck shot and left near Medimont, Idaho
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A mature white-tailed deer was found shot and left to waste near Medimont, Idaho in the Willow Creek drainage. The incident occurred either on September 30th or the morning of October 1st. Rifle season was not open during this time. If you have any information pertaining to this case, contact the Citizens Against… more
Mentored youth pheasant hunt in the Magic Valley brings out youthful smiles
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Youth who recently graduated from hunter education classes across the Magic Valley were invited to enjoy a day of pheasant hunting at the Niagara Springs Wildlife Management Area on Saturday, October 2, 2021.
Each year, youth across the state can hunt pheasants in early October, a few weeks before the regular… more
Dressing for hunting: hope for the best weather, but prepare for the worst
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Fall hunting happens in all kinds of weather and conditions, so don’t underestimate the importance of your clothing. It may determine how long you’re able to stay outdoors and hunt, and more time in the woods often equates to a higher chance of success. Dressing for Idaho's variable fall weather … more
Elk hunters are reminded to know their bulls before pulling the trigger
| idfg-bpearson
Moose are an iconic Idaho species, and moose hunts are a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Idahoans. Populations are carefully managed through an exclusively controlled hunt framework, and these hunts are among the most sought-after in the state. In Southwest Idaho, densities of moose are low, and the moose… more
Idaho's spawning Chinook salmon are digging in for their future
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It is fall in central Idaho. Everything seems to be in a hurry to get somewhere before the first leaf falls from the trees. Chinook salmon have an extraordinary sense of urgency. This is their spawning season. They have a short period of time to reach their spawning… more
Oct. 4 Upper Salmon River Weekly Steelhead Fishing Report
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Idaho Fish and Game personnel began interviewing steelhead anglers along the upper Salmon River on Friday, October 1. Angler effort over the weekend was low, and no anglers interviewed reported catching a steelhead. Angler effort and catch rates are estimated to pick up over the next couple of weeks as more steelhead… more
Trappers and other recreationists take note: some trapping seasons and rules changed in July
| idfg-rphillips
Notice to trappers and other recreationists, trapping rules and seasons changed in July 2021, and not all current rules are reflected in the printed version of the Idaho Upland Game, Turkey and Furbearer Seasons and Rules booklets, however, the online version is up to date.
All licensed trappers will receive… more
MK Nature Center Fall Newsletter-Enjoy!
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The seasonal newsletter for the MK Nature Center is available to read! Enjoy learning about how and why MKNC has sockeye salmon for you to view! Learn a little about bobcats, our upcoming Bird Seed Sale fund raiser, visual patterns in nature and a surprise creature found at MKNC. Hope you enjoy reading about what is… more
Beware of harmful algal blooms while hunting waterfowl
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With the waterfowl season opening in parts of Idaho on Oct. 2 and the rest of the state just two weeks behind, Fish and Game is reminding hunters to beware of harmful algal blooms and protect themselves and their canine companions by following recommendations from the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality and the… more
Don't commit license fraud when buying your licenses and tags
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One of the most common fish and game violations conservation officers investigate doesn’t occur in the field, but at the license vendor when a person makes a fraudulent license purchase, or purchases of a wrong class license, such as when a nonresident purchases a resident license using some sort of… more
Walleye locations in Lake Pend Oreille during late-September
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Walleye are on the move throughout Lake Pend Oreille and the adjoining rivers.
Although walleye are still concentrated near the Sandpoint-area bridges, Oden Bay, Kootenai Bay and around Fisherman’s Island, the most obvious change since the late-August blog is the increasing number of walleye moving to… more
Most general, any-weapon deer hunts open Oct. 10
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If you're a rifle hunter, your deer season starts Oct. 10 in most parts of the state. The general, any-weapon deer hunts includes most, but not all, units. You can find out which units are available in the Big Game Seasons and Rules booklet.
Hunters can expect a fair-to-good deer… more
Hunter recipes: Dove pot pie, a savory treat based on a frozen-food staple
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This wild game recipe was created by Randy King of Nampa, a recipe contributor to Idaho Fish and Game. He is a chef, passionate hunter and angler, author, and has written numerous food articles in national publications.
Chicken pot pie was a staple growing up. I wish I could tell the world that… more