Press Releases and Articles
IDFG & IDPR Moving To New Facility To Improve Customer Service And Save Money
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IDAHO FALLS - In tight fiscal times, customer service is often the first thing to be cut, but two state agencies have found a way to increase customer service while saving precious budget resources. On Monday, October 27th both agencies will be open for business in their new home together at 4279 Commerce Circle,… moreConservation Officer Honored
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By Vicky Runnoe, Salmon Region Conservation Educator Senior conservation officer Rick Carlson of Salmon was recently honored with a Torch Award by the North American Wildlife Enforcement Officer's Association. Nominated by his fellow officers, this prestigious award is given to only six wildlife law enforcement… moreClearwater Deer Season Busy Despite Die-off
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Because of favorable conditions for deer and elk last winter, the Idaho Fish and Game Department expects another busy big game hunting season in the Clearwater Region. Most general seasons in the region opened October 10. As in previous years, Fish and Game is collecting data on harvested big game animals at the… moreUpper Snake Regional Office to Move
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By Gregg Losinski, Upper Snake Region Conservation Educator, Idaho Falls In tight fiscal times, customer service is often the first thing to be cut, but two state agencies have found a way to increase customer service while saving precious budget resources. On Monday, October 27 the Idaho Departments of Fish and Game… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. There are no outhouses along the Salmon River where steelhead fishermen park. What's going on? A. They should be in place now, thanks to Fish and Game's Salmon Region. The U.S. Forest Service, which usually provides this service, notified Fish and Game recently that they had a funding problem and could not… moreHunter success up, hunter numbers down
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JEROME - Despite the hot, dry weather deer hunter success was up throughout the Magic Valley. "Overall it was a good opener," said Randy Smith, Fish and Game Regional Wildlife Manager. "It was too warm and that dampened hunter enthusiasm a little." "We checked 37 percent fewer hunters than last year and 40… moreALL SPORTSMEN ( and SPORTSWOMEN) MUST STOP AT CHECK STATIONS!
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Idaho sportsmen take pride in their knowledge of hunting… moreClearwater Prepares For Busy Big Game Opener
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LEWISTON - Because of favorable conditions for deer and elk last winter, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) expects another busy big game hunting season in the Clearwater Region. The opening day of the general deer and elk hunting seasons begin in the majority of the region on Friday, October 10. As in… moreRainbow Trout Stocking Report
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Personnel from Fish and Game's Nampa Hatchery will be releasing more than 18,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during October. LOCATION NUMBER OF TROUT Boise River (Boise) - 4,000 Boise River (Eagle to Middleton) - 2,000 Caldwell Pond #1 - 1,000 Caldwell Pond #2 - 500 Eagle Island… moreRecreationists Reminded Of Craig Mountain Motorized Restrictions
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LEWISTON - - The Idaho Department of Fish and Game reminds those planning on entering the Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area south of Lewiston that motorized access of much of the area is restricted in order to reduce the spread of noxious weeds and to provide security to big game. However, non-motorized travel is… moreYouth Pheasant Clinic Scheduled For November 1
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LEWISTON - To help expose young hunters to the thrill of upland game hunting, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Pheasant Forever, Snake River Gun Dog… moreHunters Reminder To Properly Dispose Of Game Waste
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LEWISTON - With several big game rifle seasons nearly underway, hunters that butcher their own game are encouraged to dispose of their wastes properly. Authorities at the Nez Perce County Solid Waste Station in Lewiston remind hunters that they can place their game waste in a good heavy bag, seal it, and place in… moreHunters Urged to Obtain Boundary Maps When Hunting Near State Parks
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LEWISTON - With several historical parks located throughout the area, hunters planning on pursuing game near them are encouraged to obtain boundary maps to ensure they remain on the right side of the law. Hunting is prohibited on several area historical parks, including the Nez Perce National Historical Park at… moreSteelhead Surge Into Idaho Rivers
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Steelhead zoomed over the last major dam on the Snake River as river temperatures cooled enough to bring stalled fish home to Idaho. Steelhead on their way back to Idaho often waste no time clearing some of the dams on the Columbia River but do not enter the lower Snake River in Washington because water temperatures… moreProtecting the Bulls
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Hunting seasons are starting to open across the state and most conservation officers are turning their attention to big game and upland game birds. But Idaho Fish and Game officer Tom Whalen is patrolling the backcountry to safeguard bull trout. These native Idaho fish, listed as threatened under the Endangered… morePheasant Hunts to Begin
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Pheasant hunters can take to the field October 11 in north Idaho and October 18 in the rest of the state. The season runs October 11 through December 31 in Area 1 in north Idaho and from October 18 through December 31 in Area 3 in southwest Idaho. The eastern Idaho, Area 2, hunt runs October 18 through November 30. In… moreAsk Fish and Game
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Q. I heard some new information about a place to hunt elk and I want to exchange the tag I already bought. Any problem? A. Maybe. Fish and Game tries to accommodate those last minute changes of mind, but if the hunt for which you have a tag has already started, no exchange is allowed. Remember, this is only for… moreYouth pheasant hunt Oct. 4, 5
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JEROME - Youth wanting to get an early shot at a pheasant can this weekend with the opening of the youth pheasant hunt Oct. 4 and 5. The rules for the youth hunt are simple. On Oct. 4 with hunting starting at noon. Hunters must have a valid hunting license and be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older. The bag… more