Press Releases and Articles
Q&A with new Fish and Game Panhandle Regional Supervisor, Carson Watkins
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Carson Watkins is the newly minted Regional Supervisor for Idaho Fish and Game in the Panhandle Region. He fills the shoes of Chip Corsi, a seasoned Regional Supervisor with a nearly 20-year tenure in the role.
Get to know Carson a bit by reading a quick question and answer session with him.
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Tis the season for high mountain lake fishing adventures!
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With hot air temperatures and lots of sunshine, we can finally say summer has arrived in North Idaho. While the Panhandle is known for fishing opportunities in its majestic lakes and streams, did you also know there are fishing opportunities in high mountain lakes? These unique places are often overlooked because of… more
F&G staff confirms moose in Eagle, are monitoring situation
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Late in the afternoon on August 3, Idaho Fish and Game’s Southwest Region office began receiving reports of a moose in the City of Eagle. At around 5:30 p.m., Fish and Game enforcement staff confirmed those reports, and the young bull moose was located in the vicinity of West Ballantyne Lane/West Floating Feather Road… more
Deadline for second Super Hunt drawing is Aug. 10
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Deadline for the second Super Hunt drawing is Aug. 10. The second Super Hunt drawing will include tags for two elk, two deer, two pronghorn and one moose hunt. A Super Hunt Combo that includes one tag for each of those species will also be drawn. All winners will be notified in mid-August.
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Sportsmen just gained access to 23,000 acres of public land in North Idaho – meet the Myrtle Creek Preserve
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After an 85-year closure to hunting, fishing and trapping, Myrtle Creek Preserve is once again open and accessible by sportsmen thanks to approval by the Idaho Fish and Game Commission in July.
The preserve is a vast piece of real estate in the Kootenai River Basin in the Panhandle, spanning nearly 23,… more
Seats available in trapper education course Aug. 13 in Salmon
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Idaho Fish and Game will host a trapper education course in Salmon on August 13. The course will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Fish and Game Regional Office, 99 Highway 93 North.
Advanced registration is required, and class size will be limited. To register, go online to Fish and Game’s website or… more
These 10 Idaho ‘Great Lakes’ provide anglers plenty of spacious fishing opportunities long into summer
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Idaho’s “Great Lakes” are not only large in size, but also provide excellent fishing opportunities for trophy-sized fish. In many cases, they offer a user-friendly experience because services and accommodations are typically on the lakes, if not close by. (How many times have you arrived at the fishing dock only to… more
Walleye fishing is heating up on Lake Pend Oreille!
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July and Aug. are great times to target walleye in Lake Pend Oreille; in fact, successful walleye anglers might argue they are some of the best times.
Similar to previous years, July and early Aug. are on track to produce a lot of opportunity for anglers and a lot of walleye returned in the angler… more
More trout are on their way to Panhandle waters this August
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If you're looking for a good excuse to enjoy the sunshine and your favorite drink while soaking a line, look no further. Over 3,700 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) rainbow trout will be stocked in the Panhandle Region in Aug.
Stocking of all waters is tentative and dependent on river/… more
Second controlled hunt application period for deer, elk, pronghorn, bear and swan runs Aug. 5-15
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If you’re among those that didn’t draw a controlled hunt this year, don’t sweat it. The application period for the second controlled hunt drawing runs from Aug. 5 through Aug. 15. These tags were either not bought by a hunter who drew them, or no one applied for them in the first drawing.
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Public can comment on F&G's draft State Wildlife Action Plan through Aug. 31
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Idaho Fish and Game is taking comments on its Draft Idaho State Wildlife Action Plan 2022, which is a statewide plan for conserving and managing Idaho’s most at-risk fish and wildlife and the habitats they depend on. People can review the draft plan and submit comments by August 31.
This plan revises the 2015… more
Southwest Region rainbow trout stocking schedule - August
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Fish and Game staff will be stocking more than 25,000 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) trout at the following locations across the Southwest Region in August.
With the exception of one location, all fish stocked are rainbow trout. Stocking of all waters is tentative and dependent on river/… more
Early season elk hunts are great options, but come with challenges
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Idaho’s early season antlerless elk hunts have started, and hunters are already heading outdoors to take advantage of what looks to be a great season. While these early hunts have some advantages, hunting during hot weather requires extra precaution and special care to prevent spoiling of meat.
“Always get… more
Returned nonresident big game tags go on sale Aug. 4 and are available to residents as second tags
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Idaho Fish and Game will sell returned nonresident, general-season big game tags starting at 10 a.m. MDT on August 4. Tags can be purchased on a first-come, first-served basis at Fish and Game offices during normal business hours, at license vendors, online at GoOutdoorsIdaho.com or by calling (800) 554-8685. A list… more
Statewide trout stocking highlights for August 2022
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Many of Idaho’s lakes and ponds are soon going to be bolstered with Idaho Fish and Game stocking over 86,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout this August. Wondering if the stocking trucks are going to be backing up to your favorite fishing hole? We asked our Fish and Game hatchery staff to boil down some of the most… more
August fish stocking schedule for the Upper Snake Region
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Fish and Game staff will be stocking over 17,000 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) trout at the following locations around the Upper Snake Region in August. All stocked fish are rainbow trout unless otherwise specified in the comments section. Beat the summer heat by fishing early in… more
Wolf Trapper Education courses scheduled across Idaho
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Idaho Fish and Game has just posted a number of wolf trapper education classes across the state. Classes are available in all regions between now and December. Anyone wanting to trap wolves in Idaho must attend a wolf trapper education course. Pre-registration is required. If you or someone you know is interested… more
F&G welcomes first sockeye of 2022 to the Sawtooth Basin, and more are on the way
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Idaho Fish and Game trapped two sockeye at fish traps in the Sawtooth Basin near Stanley on July 28, which are the first fish for 2022 and part of what could be the largest sockeye return in years. Through July 28, there were 2,041 sockeye counted at Lower Granite Dam about 30 miles downstream from Lewiston, which is… more