Press Releases and Articles
Ask Fish and Game: Upper Salmon, South Fork Chinook Seasons
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Q: I heard the salmon seasons were set on the upper Salmon and South Fork Salmon rivers. What are they? A: Seasons will open on June 13 on the Upper Salmon and June 19 on the South Fork Salmon. Limits on both rivers will be four fish per day, only two of which may be adults. The possession limit will be 12 fish,… moreIdaho Free Fishing Day is June 13
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Saturday, June 13 is Free Fishing Day in Idaho. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) invites novice anglers of all ages (residents and nonresidents alike) to celebrate the day by fishing any public waters in Idaho without a license. Although fishing license requirements are suspended for this special day,… moreHerbicide Treatment Scheduled for Crystal Springs Pond
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Aquatic vegetation including Nitella and filamentous algae, is causing issues for anglers at Crystal Springs Pond, a popular Bingham County fishery located approximately 22 miles west of Blackfoot near Springfield. Problems with excessive plant growth in this pond began last summer, and if left unchecked, will quickly… more
Capturing Small Salmon and Steelhead on the North Fork Salmon River
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Beginning on July 1st 2015, the Salmon Region fisheries staff will operate a fish trap on the North Fork of the Salmon River. A fish trap captures small salmon and steelhead in streams and rivers. Once we capture fish, we place a tag in the fish that helps us track them throughout their life. Once we have tagged these… more
June 13 is Free Fishing Day
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Saturday, June 13th 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… moreCelebrate Idaho Free Fishing Day June 13
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No fishing gear or experience? No problem! Saturday, June 13th is Idaho's annual Free Fishing Day. Idaho Fish and Game invites residents, nonresidents, as well as veteran and novice anglers of all ages to celebrate the day by fishing anywhere in Idaho without a license. Even though a fishing license is not required… moreCelebrating 10 Years of Steelhead in the Classroom
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In 2006, McSorley elementary in Lewiston, Idaho, introduced an aquatic environment study that allowed students to take an active role in preserving and understanding one of the region's most unique environmental assets, the anadromous Steelhead Trout. Currently in its tenth year, this unit has developed into an… moreFishing Trailer Schedule for June
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June will be a busy month for Fish and Game's fishing trailer, with ten fishing events - including Free Fishing Day on June 13th - scheduled around the Treasure Valley and beyond. To learn more about the fishing trailer, contact the Fish and Game Nampa office at 465-8465. A complete statewide fishing trailer schedule… moreTrap Education Effort Partners with Rattlesnake Avoidance Training for Dogs
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Hunters and other dog enthusiasts now have another reason to attend the 20th annual Premier Rattlesnake Avoidance Training for Dogs event. Idaho Fish and Game officers will be holding a trap awareness seminar as part of the day's events. To register or just learn more about the training day, visit www.snakeavoidance.… moreFish and Game Seeks Comments on Draft Sharp-tailed Grouse Plan
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Idaho Fish and Game is seeking public comments on its draft management plan for the conservation of Columbian sharp-tailed grouse. The Columbian sharp-tailed grouse is one of six subspecies of sharp-tailed grouse in North America. They were once considered the most abundant and well-known upland game bird in the… moreRainbow Trout Stocking Schedule
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Personnel from Fish and Game's McCall and Nampa Hatcheries will be releasing more than 87,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during June. With Free Fishing Day around the corner, local ponds will be a focal point of trout stocking efforts this month. LOCATION - WEEK STOCKED - NUMBER OF TROUT… moreFawns, Calves and Chicks - Here, There and Everywhere
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Last week I was in Boise where I had the opportunity to see my southwestern Idaho IDFG counterpart, Evin Oneale. He told me about a fawn he had come across in town the day prior, and the sad story that precipitated the event. A whitetail fawn, only a day or two old, was in the middle of a city street in Boise. Its… moreTreasure Valley Ground Squirrel Tests Positive for Plague
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Ground squirrel deaths near Gowen Field prompt testing for plague bacteria. A ground squirrel (whistle pig) found south of Boise has tested positive for plague. Idaho public health officials and Idaho Fish and Game are asking people to take precautions as outdoor summer activities shift into high gear over the long… moreChinook Salmon Seasons Set on Upper Salmon and South Fork
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The Fish and Game Commission has approved fisheries for 2015 on the Upper Salmon River and South Fork Salmon River. Seasons will open on June 13 on the Upper Salmon and June 19 on the South Fork Salmon. Once open, seasons will remain open until further notice. Limits on both rivers will be four fish per day,… moreNew Rules In Effect
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission recently adopted rules that took effect May 20, clarifying the disabled hunter companion and purchase of leftover youth tags rules, as well as reducing the size of the goose hunting closure in the Hagerman Valley. Disabled Hunter Companion: This revision adds the nonresident… moreLittle Salmon River Access Maps and Rules Available Online
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Thanks to a recent land purchase and an access agreement with private landowners along the Little Salmon River near Riggins, Chinook salmon anglers now have additional access to this popular fishery. Anglers are encouraged to view a new Little Salmon River access map and rules available on Fish and Game's website at… morePlease Do Not Pick Up Newborn Fawns
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A population explosion takes place in the wild around this time every year. Some newborns are already present and visible. Goslings have been out and about growing rapidly for a month now. Other species of birds have hatched young or are incubating eggs. Some bird species have yet to begin nesting. Regardless of the… moreControlled Hunt Deadline Approaching
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The application period for this fall's deer, elk, pronghorn, black bear, and turkey controlled hunts ends Friday, June 5 - about two weeks away. Hunters may apply for controlled hunts at any hunting and fishing license vendor, Fish and Game office; with a credit card by calling 1-800-55HUNT5; or online at http://… more