Press Releases and Articles
Coeur d’Alene Lake Chinook Salmon have strong spawning run
| idfg-ccamacho
Since 1990, IDFG has conducted annual surveys to count the number of redds (nests salmon dig to deposit eggs) from Coeur d’Alene Lake Chinook Salmon. In early October after Chinook are done spawning, fisheries biologists walk and float 11 miles of the Coeur d’Alene River, 6 miles of the South Fork Coeur d’Alene… more
General-season nonresident deer and elk tags go on sale Dec. 1, including Sawtooth Capped Elk Zone tags
| idfg-rphillips
Nonresident hunters should be aware of numerous changes to nonresident deer and elk tags for 2021 before tags go on sale at 10 a.m. Mountain Standard Time on Dec. 1.
Nonresidents will have to pick an elk zone, as in the past, but nonresident tags will be limited in all zones that were not previously capped for… more
F&G Commission extends reduced steelhead bag limits into spring 2021 season
| idfg-bpearson
During their meeting on Friday, Nov. 20 Idaho Fish and Game Commission extended the reduced bag and possession limits adopted last fall for steelhead into the 2021 spring steelhead season.
The spring steelhead season begins on Jan. 1. Statewide, the daily bag limits for spring 2021 seasons are two steelhead… more
More Steelhead Bound for the Boise River
| idfg-eoneale
Between 150 and 200 additional steelhead will be stocked in the Boise River on the afternoon of Wednesday, November 25th. These fish are in addition to the 250 steelhead stocked in the river a week ago.
The actual number stocked will depend on trapping success today at Hells Canyon Dam on the… more
Idaho's WMAs provide a bounty of waterfowl hunting opportunities
| idfg-bpearson
The Snake River has received much acclaim as the go-to public land duck hunting destination in Idaho, but it’s certainly not the only place where hunters have an accessible place to hunt waterfowl. About two-thirds of Fish and Game's Wildlife Management Areas are managed with waterfowl in mind, providing… more
F&G is seeking information related to the shooting of a cow elk in Clark County
| idfg-jbrower
Sometime between Nov. 18 and Nov. 21 a cow elk was shot and killed in the Meadow Creek area near the town of Spencer in Clark County. The individuals involved in the incident used a blue four-wheeler to trespass across private property and then traveled cross-country onto public land to chase elk, causing considerable… more
F&G commission approves changes to nonresident participation in general season deer and elk hunts
| idfg-bpearson
LEWISTON — The Idaho Fish and Game Commission on Nov. 20 approved changes to nonresident participation in general season deer and elk hunts to address concerns from residents about hunter congestion in some areas. Starting 2021, nonresident hunters in most general season elk and deer hunts will be limited to 10 or 15… more
Farragut Range closed December 25 & 26
| idfg-kcampbell
The Farragut Public Shooting Range will be closed December 25… more
Habitat Improvement Efforts Continue at Fort Boise WMA
| idfg-eoneale
Efforts to enhance nearly 400 acres of wetland habitat at Fort Boise Wildlife Management Area (WMA) are in full swing and area closures may be in effect. WMA visitors should be aware of construction locations when they visit the WMA.
Crews are working to install water control structures at Swan Pond, Mallard… more
Spike elk shot and left to waste in Unit 64
| idfg-jbrower
A spike bull elk was shot and left to waste on Nov. 15 or 16 just off of the Long Hollow Rd., 13 miles east of Rexburg in Unit 64. While a hunting season for cow elk in the unit was open, the hunting season for antlered elk in the unit ended Oct. 21.
Evidence of multiple other… more
F&G seeks information regarding the killing of a young grizzly in Fremont County
| idfg-jbrower
A young male grizzly bear was found shot and killed near the Cold Springs Road in Fremont County recently. Weather events made it difficult to determine the timing of the incident but it is believed to have occurred around Nov. 8.
Fish and Game is seeking information from the public regarding the incident and… more
Nov. 16: Upper Salmon River Steelhead fishing report
| idfg-bbeller
Steelhead angler effort on the upper Salmon River decreased during the past week. The majority of anglers were observed downstream of North Fork in location codes 14 and 15, and due to colder temperatures, anglers were most commonly encountered during the afternoons.
Angler effort upstream of Salmon… more
Fall Newsletter Available
| idfg-sfocht
The fall edition of Idaho Naturalist News is available at this link. Enjoy and Happy Holidays!
F&G license buyers encouraged to update their accounts before buying licenses/tags
| idfg-rphillips
With Fish and Game's new license system, some customers' accounts may require assistance to allow them to buy licenses and tags. Customers are encouraged to check online and update their profile information prior to making a purchase.
You may also visit any license vendor, or download Fish and Game’s new “Go… more
Steelhead to be Stocked in the Boise River
| idfg-eoneale
The steelhead are coming.
Approximately 250 steelhead will be stocked in the Boise River on the afternoon of Thursday, November 19. Trapped at Hells Canyon Dam on the Snake River, the fish will be released in equal numbers at five locations: Glenwood Bridge, Americana Bridge, below the Broadway Avenue Bridge… more
New Fishing Pond Set to Open in Emmett
| idfg-eoneale
Fishing opportunities in Emmett are about to get a whole lot better.
Saturday, November 14th marks the grand opening of Dick Knox Pond, located just south of the corner of West Sales Yard and Airport roads in Emmett. The pond’s nearly 50 acres of new public fishing water will give anglers the chance to pursue… more
Understanding Idaho's Steelhead Fishery - U of I study update
| idfg-bbowersox
Written by Will Lubenau, University of Idaho
Now that the snow has started to fly and the weather seems a little bit more like winter, the steelhead encounter rate and catch and release mortality study is wrapping up fall tagging at Lower Granite Dam. As of November 11, 2020, we have tagged 1,031 adipose-… more
Need a Few More Education Hours for 2020?
| idfg-sfocht
If you need a few more education hours to meet certification requirements (8 hours for 2008-2019 class members and 40 hours for 2020 members) here is a list of TV shows, radio shows, movies and videos that have been approved for education hours! This document will be updated periodically so keep checking back! Enjoy… more