Press Releases and Articles
Nearly 650 acres of sporting access added to Market Lake WMA
| idfg-jbrower
The Idaho Fish and Game recently finalized a land acquisition of 649 acres that will now be incorporated into the Market Lake Wildlife Management Area (WMA) and accessible to the public. The new property is located approximately 20 miles north of Idaho Falls near the town of Roberts on the west side of… more
Idaho wolf populations remains stable between 2019 and 2020 despite higher mortality
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho Fish and Game’s second annual wolf population estimate documented the population was stable from 2019 to 2020, indicating that a similar number of wolves were added to the population and removed from the population between the two estimates. The 2020 estimate was 1,556 wolves, 10 fewer than the 2019 estimate of… more
Anglers needed to collect steelhead broodstock on the South Fork Clearwater River
| idfg-jbruns
By Jaime Robertson and Allison Lebeda, Regional Fisheries Technicians
Since 2010, Idaho Department of Fish and Game has been recruiting volunteer anglers to catch adult steelhead from the South Fork Clearwater River. Hatcheries rely on anglers from around the region, other states, and even other countries… more
More fish coming to southern Idaho thanks to donations from commercial trout farms
| idfg-bpearson
In February, anglers in the Magic and Treasure valleys will continue to reap the benefits of the relationships between commercial trout growers in southern Idaho and Idaho Fish and Game.
The most recent donation comes from Riverence Provisions and Riverence Farms, which are donating nearly 70,000 rainbow trout… more
F&G seeks Horsethief Reservoir volunteer campground host for spring, summer and fall
| idfg-jmessner
Fish and Game is looking for a person, or people, to help manage camping at Horsethief Reservoir Access Area for late spring, summer, and early fall in 2021. The selected applicant(s) will work with staff and volunteers of the YMCA and Fish and Game to ensure that visitors have a positive experience. Applicant(s) must… more
Mountain lion calls increase after recent heavy snow storms
| idfg-tthompson
Mountain lion calls in the Wood River Valley and near the mountain communities of Pine and Featherville took an immediate uptick after recent snow storms brought feet of snow to area communities. Numerous reports of lion sighting and encounters have been reported to Fish and Game since late January, with most reports… more
F&G Commission modifies outfitter allocation in some newly limited, over-the-counter elk hunts
| idfg-bpearson
During its meeting in Nampa on Jan. 28, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission modified the number of elk tags available to outfitted nonresident hunters in newly limited, over-the-counter elk hunts by increasing the allocation of outfitter tags in some elk zones in order to match documented outfitter use.
The… more
Mule deer poached and left to waste in Bingham County
| idfg-jjackson
Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking information regarding the poaching and waste of a mule deer buck in Bingham County. The buck’s carcass was recently discovered on private property on the edge of Hell’s Half Acre in Game Management Unit 63 just west of Shelley.
Fish and Game estimates that the buck… more
Free sportsman’s calendars available at most regional Fish and Game offices
| idfg-jjackson
Are you an Idaho sportsman or sportswoman who wishes for a quick way to remember all those important dates, like when to apply for big game hunts, or when spring turkey season starts? Well, Fish and Game has the solution for you! Just stop by one of the following regional Fish and Game offices and pick up one of… more
Catching steelhead in Idaho’s capital city, survey shows anglers catch most of the stocked steelhead
| idfg-jcassinelli
Chasing steelhead in the Boise River has become a fall tradition for many Treasure Valley anglers. Most Novembers, Idaho Fish and Game staff, in cooperation with Idaho Power Company, move up to 1,000 adult steelhead from the Hells Canyon Dam fish trap to five release locations on the lower Boise River.… more
Roswell Marsh offers snow goose viewing opportunities in SW Idaho
| idfg-eoneale
The annual snow goose spectacle at Fort Boise Wildlife Management Area will not occur this spring, as the WMA wetlands that attract the birds are without water due to construction.
Snow goose watchers can still view the birds just five miles south of the WMA, at Fish and Game’s Roswell Marsh Wildlife Habitat… more
Winter fishing doesn't have to be through the ice in the Upper Snake
| idfg-jbrower
Open water fishing opportunities abound in the Upper Snake Region, even in the winter months. Local rivers like the Henrys Fork, South Fork, and even the main-stem of the Snake River offer year-round fishing opportunities for those willing to brave the elements.
As the temperatures get… more
Fish and Game schedules big game measuring day in southeast Idaho
| idfg-jjackson
It’s time to see how your latest trophy animal measures up! Idaho Fish and Game is hosting its annual Big Game Measuring Day on Wednesday, March 24 at the Southeast Regional Office located at 1345 Barton Road in Pocatello. Measuring for Boone & Crockett (rifle/pistol), Pope & Young (archery), and… more
Public’s help sought in suspected wolf poaching case
| idfg-eoneale
Fish and Game is asking the public for information regarding the suspected poaching of a pair of wolves just off Highway 71 northwest of Cambridge.
Citizens Against Poaching is offering a reward for information in the case and callers can remain anonymous. Call CAP at 1-800-632-5999 24-hours a day.
On… more
Public’s help leads to citations in Boise waterfowl wasting case
| idfg-eoneale
A waterfowl wasting case first reported on Jan. 25, came to a successful conclusion with multiple citations issued to two Boise college students. Fish and Game conservation officer Ben Cadwallader credits the public, the Boise Police Department and Fred Meyer security personnel for the outcome.
During the… more
Mountain lion take season closed in Units 70, 73, and 73A
| idfg-jjackson
Mountain lion take season closures have occurred in several southeast Idaho game management units over the last two months, with new orders closing the take season for BOTH male and female mountain lions in Units 70, 73, and 73A, effective Feb. 2. The specifics regarding the closures for these and other Southeast… more
Repair work will close Fort Boise WMA boat ramp Feb. 6-8
| idfg-eoneale
With waterfowl season drawing to a close, and the spring fishing season right around the corner, staff at Fort Boise Wildlife Management Area is taking advantage of the seasonal lull to conduct much-needed maintenance work.
Beginning Saturday, Feb. 6, crews will be repairing both the parking area at the end of… more
Nonprofit wildlife group offers up to $10K grants for habitat and conservation
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The Idaho Fish… more