Press Releases and Articles
Southwest Winter Feeding Report - Feb. 22, 2017
| idfg-mkeckler
HistoryThe Southwest Region has a long history of big game winter feeding efforts. The Winter Feeding Advisory Committee, made up of several citizen volunteers, continues to meet and review current winter conditions and evaluate needs to declare more winter feeding emergencies based on factors… more
F&G biologists are making the Potlatch River a better place for steelhead
| Anonymous (not verified)
Every year, hundreds of wild steelhead swim 500 miles from the Pacific Ocean to spawn in the Potlatch River, a tributary of the Clearwater River about 15 miles upstream of Lewiston. Unfortunately, the Potlatch’s steelhead numbers are a fraction of what they once were, but Idaho Fish and Game is… more
Salmon Winter Feeding Report - Feb. 22, 2017
| idfg-mkeckler
HistoryWinter feeding last occurred in the late 90’s in the Stanley area.
Feb. 22, 2017 status report
Warmer temperatures this week has opened up more winter range and elk are moving to higher elevations situated on south-facing slopes. Snow measurements and… more
Upper Snake Winter Feeding Report - Feb. 22, 2017
| idfg-mkeckler
HistoryFish and Game's Upper Snake Region has significant history of winter feeding and has an active Winter Feeding Advisory Committee. The Henry Creek Fire burned over 50,000 acres in the summer of 2016, including over 30,000 acres of the Tex Creek Wildlife Management Area. Tex Creek WMA provides… more
Southeast Winter Feeding Report Feb. 22, 2017
| idfg-mkeckler
History
The Southeast Region has significant history of winter feeding and has an active Winter Feeding Advisory Committee.
Feb. 22, 2017 status report
Much of the Southeast Region is experiencing spring-like weather conditions and big game use of… more
Magic Valley Winter Feeding Report - Feb. 22, 2017
| idfg-mkeckler
HistoryThe Magic Valley Region has significant history of winter feeding and has an active Winter Feeding Advisory Committee.
Feb. 22, 2017 status report
Big game animals are starting to move away from most of the feed sites in Blaine County. Thanks to recent rain… more
Southwest Winter Feeding Report - Feb. 22, 2017
| idfg-mkeckler
HistoryThe Southwest Region has a long history of big game winter feeding efforts. The Winter Feeding Advisory Committee, made up of several citizen volunteers, continues to meet and review current winter conditions and evaluate needs to declare more winter feeding emergencies based on factors… more
Clearwater Winter Feeding Report - Feb. 22, 2017
| idfg-mkeckler
HistoryThe Fish and Game Clearwater Region does not normally declare winter feeding emergencies and has never established a Winter Feeding Advisory Committee as per IC36-123. Because the Clearwater Region has so much backcountry, winter feeding operations would be very difficult to manage… more
Panhandle Winter Feeding Report - Feb. 22, 2017
| idfg-mkeckler
HistoryThe Fish and Game Panhandle Region does not normally declare winter feeding emergencies because big game do not congregate in large concentrations. Because of this it is virtually impossible to use feeding as a tool in a way that is meaningful from a population standpoint. The region has… more
Caution - Watch for Falling Elk
| idfg-dparrish
Just when you thought that you'd seen or heard it all - you get a message that makes you shake your head.
On February 15, I received an e-mail about "the damaged handrail and steps below Hells Canyon Dam" and asking, "who was responsible for repairs?" For those of you who've fished… more
Henrys Lake Spawn Take Update
| idfg-dkeen
The Henrys Lake spawn take is underway. The Gerrard hybrid spawn was completed February, 17th with 463,680 eggs taken. The day began at 8:00 a.m. in Eureka, Montana where the Montana fisheries crew spawned the Gerrard Rainbow males and was completed about 10:30 at the Henrys Lake facility when the last… more
Sheep capture at Snake and Salmon River Confluence
| idfg-jbruns
Fish and Game staff process sheep at the confluence of the Snake and Salmon Rivers today.
Bighorn sheep biologist, Frances Cassirer explains the capturing process and describes staff roles in processing sheep.
Kiwi… more
Weiser Elk Zone (GMUs 22, 32, 32A) - Summary of Proposed Changes
| idfg-rberkley
Weiser Zone Elk
(GMUs 22, 32, 32A)
This information is to supplement the proposals for the 2017-2018 big game season. Please review the proposals and make your comments online.
Summary of Proposed Changes:
Remove several controlled antlerless elk hunts. Replace… more
Brownlee Elk Zone (GMU 31) - Summary of Proposed Changes
| idfg-rberkley
Brownlee Zone Elk
(GMU 31)
This information is to supplement the proposals for the 2017-2018 big game season. Please review the proposals and make your comments online.
Summary of Proposed Changes:
Add short-range weapons “greenfield” hunt that overlaps… more
Ice Fishing in the Panhandle
| idfg-adux
Winter certainly has been cold and snowy in the Panhandle this year. Shoveling snow and contending with slippery roads can make winter a less than pleasant time for many people. Fortunately, the winter has also provided a good ice fishing season that many anglers have gotten out and enjoyed. In fact… more
Idaho's Monarch Connection
| idfg-bwaterbury
Biologists mobilize to address monarch butterfly and milkweed data gaps in Idaho
Few species spark people’s wonder and passion like the monarch butterfly. With its fiery-orange and black pattern and large wingspan, the monarch is among the most recognized of insects in North America. Its life cycle is… more
Fish and Game Schedules Big Game Measuring Day in Southeast Idaho
| idfg-jjackson
As basketball fans gear up for March Madness, Fish and Game is getting ready for its own “big game day” -- one that is sure to bring some exciting final scores of its own.
Thursday, March 9, is Big Game Measuring Day at the Southeast Regional Office of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game… more
Idaho Fish and Game Commission to Create a New Fee Proposal to Manage Big Game Depredation Impacts and Improve Hunting and Fishing Access
| idfg-mkeckler
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission today directed Fish and Game staff to develop a proposed bill for consideration by the Idaho Legislature that would create a new $5 charge to purchase an Adult Resident annual hunting, fishing or trapping license.
Revenue from the proposed fee would be used… more