Press Releases and Articles
Surveys show Boise River has healthy trout populations
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By Roger Phillips, Idaho Fish and Game public information specialist
Fish and Game took an in-depth look at the namesake river of Idaho’s capitol city, and found some interesting things, and you can see them in a new video available at https://idfg.idaho.gov/video/
The lower Boise River (from Lucky… more
Video: Boise River Trout - Preserving Idaho's Urban Gem
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Idaho Fish and Game biologists surveyed the lower Boise River trout population in June 2015. Unlike previous fall surveys, this was a much larger survey from Lucky Peak to Middleton. This survey collected information to answer questions about brown trout stocking success, trout migration patterns, angler catch and… moreSummer seasons set for South Fork Salmon and Upper Salmon rivers
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On Tuesday, May 17, Fish and Game commission set the summer chinook season for the upper Salmon River and South Fork of the Salmon River to open June 18, 2016.
Chinook bound for those rivers are entering the Columbia River and aren’t expected to reach Idaho until June. It’s too early to get a good indicator… more
Lower Clearwater closes for chinook fishing May 20
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The Clearwater River from the Camas Prairie Railroad Bridge near Lewiston upstream to the Cherry Lane Bridge will close to all Chinook salmon fishing at the end of fishing hours (9 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time) on Friday, May 20.
The closure is because the harvest quota for adult Chinook salmon has been met in… more
Moose, goat, and sheep controlled hunt results available online
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Results of the drawings for moose, bighorn sheep, and mountain goat controlled hunts are now available.
Hunters can find out if they were successful in drawing tags by going to the Idaho Fish and Game website at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/ch and entering their hunting license numbers.
Results are… more
“Take Me Fishing” trailer visiting area lakes
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The Idaho Fish and Game “Take Me Fishing” trailers have geared up for another season of fishing fun. Stocked with fishing tackle, the agency’s five "Take Me Fishing" trailers travel to local fishing spots throughout the state to promote fishing.
Wrapped with vibrant fish illustrations, the trailers are easy… more
Still time to enter Super Hunt drawing
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The deadline to enter the first Super Hunt drawing is Tuesday, May 31.
The Super Hunt is a fund-raising drawing for 34 big game tags handed out in two drawings. Entries are drawn for elk, deer, pronghorn, and moose tags. Winners can participate in any open hunt in Idaho including general hunts and controlled… more
Free Fishing Day aims to hook new anglers
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Saturday, June 11, 2016, has been designated as Free Fishing Day in Idaho.
On that day, anyone can fish without having to possess a valid fishing license. And that covers non-residents as well as residents.
Though fishing license requirements are suspended for this special day, all other rules, such… more
Commission to meet in Coeur d’ Alene this week
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will consider proposed seasons for Chinook salmon fishing on the upper Salmon and South Fork Salmon rivers when they meet Tuesday, May 17 in Coeur d’ Alene.
A public hearing will begin at 7 p.m. (PST) tonight at Fish and Game’s Panhandle Region office, 2885 W. Kathleen Ave… more
Young wildlife best left alone
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With May and early June being the peak time for wildlife to have their young, the Idaho Fish and Game reminds those well-intentioned people that find baby animals that appear to be abandoned to leave them alone. Chances are the mother is close by waiting for you to leave.
This dilemma is the same for a deer… more
Gear up for Kokanee fishing
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By Martin Koenig, Idaho Department of Fish and Game
The warm weather may finally be here to stay, and for many anglers across the state, warm spring weather means kokanee fishing.
With kokanee fisheries scattered across the state, opportunities abound for anyone to experience these exciting and… more
Have Breakfast With Your Fish and Game Commissioners
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The Panhandle Region of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) holds a monthly “Sportsman’s Breakfast” to stay engaged with area hunters, anglers and trappers. This month, sportsmen will have an infrequent opportunity when the members of the Fish and Game Commission will join them for breakfast.
The… more
Have Breakfast With Your Fish and Game Commissioners
| idfg-mdemick
The Panhandle Region of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) holds a monthly "Sportsman's Breakfast" to stay engaged with area hunters, anglers and trappers. This month, sportsmen will have an infrequent opportunity when the members of the Fish and Game Commission will join them for breakfast. The breakfast… moreYouth Outdoor Skills Day Set For May 14 At Beaver Dick Park
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In what has become a springtime tradition area sporting groups will once again be joining with the Idaho Department of Fish… more
June 11 is Free Fishing Day
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Saturday, June 11th is Free Fishing Day, and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game invites veteran and novice anglers of all ages, residents and nonresidents alike, to celebrate the day by fishing anywhere in Idaho without a license. Though fishing license requirements are suspended for this special day, all other rules… moreTest Results Released on Eastern Idaho Snow Goose Die-off
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In mid-March, approximately 335 migrating snow and Ross's geese were found dead over a period of several days at Mud Lake and Market Lake Wildlife Management Areas in eastern Idaho. This is the second consecutive year a die-off has occurred in the area.
Tens of thousands of snow and Ross's geese migrate… more
Time to start fishing
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One of the many outdoor features we enjoy in the Panhandle is the abundance of lowland lakes that are available for public fishing. There are around 68 small, low elevation lakes with public access for anglers in the Panhandle Region.
It can be a "challenge" when you must decide where to go on any given day!… more
Chinook counts picking up
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Harvest Share
Once flows coming out of Bonneville Dam dropped on April 28, Chinook counts picked up and have been climbing ever since. Just yesterday, over 13,000 adult Chinook were counted passing over Bonneville Dam and many are heading to Idaho. Based on past Chinook passage data, we can project how many… more