Press Releases and Articles
Geese left to waste in Franklin dumpster
| idfg-jjackson
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking information regarding the waste of four Canada geese in the Southeast Region.
On Dec. 7, a concerned citizen reported the dead geese which had been dropped into a dumpster located at the corner of Main Street and Highway 91 in the… more
Nonresident regular deer tags have sold out, some white-tailed deer only tags remain
| idfg-rphillips
Nonresident regular deer tags have sold out, but 1,500 nonresident whitetail-only tags will be sold starting Dec. 15 at 10 a.m. MST. Nonresident hunters can buy a whitetail tag online, at vendors, or by telephone at (800) 554-8685. Hunters can see the current availability of nonresident deer and elk tags on the … more
Hunters: please take only one elk by avoiding these common errors
| idfg-kowens
Every year Idaho Fish and Game conservation officers respond to situations where an elk hunter accidentally kills more than one elk or shoots a bull instead of a cow-- or a cow instead of a bull. Most of the time this appears to be unintentional, and many of these hunters call Idaho Fish and Game to report the mistake… more
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet via conference call Thursday, Dec. 16
| idfg-rphillips
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet via conference call Thursday, Dec. 16 at 9 a.m. MST. There will be no opportunity for public comment or questions during the meeting.
The meeting will be hosted at the Southwest Regional Office in Nampa, 15950 North Gate Blvd., and the public can listen to the… more
Fish and Game announces closure of Chronic Wasting Disease surveillance hunts 1904 and 1955 on Sunday, Dec. 12
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho Fish and Game staff has informed the Fish and Game Director that CWD sample targets have been met, or will soon be met, for CWD surveillance hunts 1904 and 1955. These hunts are on private and public land in Hunt Area 14 for antlered white-tailed deer and will close at the end of official shooting hours (1/2… more
Hunter recipes: Smashed quail with Mountain Dew ponzu
| idfg-imalepeai
Randy King is a recipe contributor to Idaho Fish & Game and lives in Nampa, Idaho. He is a trained chef, passionate hunter and angler, author of the cookbook “Chef in the Wild,” and has written food articles in numerous national publications.
One day while hunting along the Snake River, my buddy… more
Top 3 small game species to hunt this winter
| idfg-cliess
Small game hunting through winter is a great way for hunters young and old to develop their skills and confidence without breaking the bank. You don’t need specialized or expensive gear to hunt them, just a .22 long rifle and/or any shotgun, warm clothes and boots suitable for hiking. The skills learned while small… more
Give someone the gift of the outdoors this holiday season
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Share your love for the outdoors by buying an Idaho resident hunting license, fishing license or Sportsman’s Package for friends and family this holiday season. 2022 licenses are now on sale.
Fishing and hunting provide a good excuse to get outside, see the beauty of Idaho's wildlife and spend quality time… more
Watch your step: Here’s how to stay safe out on the ice this year
| idfg-jmessner
Folks are chomping at the bit to get out and ice fish this winter. During December last year, you may have been ice fishing your favorite places already, but mild temperatures so far this winter have kept the lakes from freezing as of yet. With the new year fast approaching, you’ll be fishing the… more
New Niagara Springs sturgeon hatchery receives national award
| idfg-tthompson
The National Hydropower Association recently announced that the new Niagara Springs white sturgeon hatchery has been awarded its 2021 Outstanding Stewards of America’s Waters. The award is in the category of Recreational, Environmental and Historical Enhancement.
The Niagara Springs hatchery, located south of… more
Dec. 6 Upper Salmon River Weekly Steelhead Fishing Report
| idfg-bbeller
Steelhead angler effort on the upper Salmon River declined during the past week, but catch rates were the best observed so far this season.
The majority of anglers continued to be found downstream of the Lemhi River in location codes 15 and 16, while angler effort in other areas remained low. Anglers… more
What hunters need to know before buying a tag for CWD surveillance hunts on Dec. 7-8
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho Fish and Game will offer 1,527 deer tags for Chronic Wasting Disease surveillance hunts, which are specialized deer hunts designed for Fish and Game officials to gather 775 samples for CWD testing. There are requirements for hunters who participate in these hunts, which are limited to Idaho residents, except… more
Hunter recipe: Fried rabbit
| idfg-imalepeai
Randy King is a recipe contributor to Idaho Fish & Game and lives in Nampa, Idaho. He is a trained chef, passionate hunter and angler, author of the cookbook “Chef in the Wild,” and has written food articles in numerous national publications.
The 20 gauge looks huge next to my oldest… more
Fish and Game wants to hear from you on upland game, turkey and furbearer season proposals in the Panhandle and elsewhere in the state
| idfg-tjross
Sportsmen input on proposed regulation changes helps wildlife managers understand sportsmen preferences and shapes hunting and trapping seasons for the next two years.
Fish and Game is currently seeking public comments on statewide upland game, turkey and furbearer season… more
Winter stream fishing is just heating up
| idfg-cliess
Ask just about anyone if standing in two feet of 33 degree water while snow somehow finds its way down the back of their base layer sounds like their idea of a good time, and you’ll probably get a resounding no. This time of year, it’s tempting for anglers to stash the rods and hang up the waders ‘til… more
Idaho Fish and Game Advisory Committee Meeting - December 9, 2021
| idfg-staff
Idaho Fish and Game Advisory Committee
Meeting and Agenda
Thursday, December 9, 2021, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. MST
Springhill Suites
424 East Park Center Blvd
Boise, Idaho
Live stream via Zoom: https://… more
Salmon Region Winter Feeding Advisory Committee will meet Dec. 9
| idfg-mdemick
Date: Thursday, December 9, 2021. 10:00 a.m. MST
Address: Salmon Region IDFG Office, 99 Highway 93 North, Salmon Idaho 83467
The Winter Feeding Advisory Committee is participating by a combination of in-person attendance at the above physical location and phone conference. This meeting is open to the… more
CWD surveillance hunts are to gather more information about the disease, not manage it in the long term
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho Fish and Game recently announced a series of Chronic Wasting Disease surveillance hunts in response to the detection of two mule deer bucks in the Slate Creek area north of Riggins that tested positive for CWD in October. These were the first positive cases of CWD in Idaho since testing started in 1997.
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