Press Releases and Articles
People weigh-in on more fishing opportunity at Henrys Lake
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During the summer of 2021, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) collected public input on proposed fishing regulation changes for Henrys Lake to determine whether the angling public is interested in additional fishing opportunity there. Results from the public input process and a randomized survey show broad… more
The steelhead are coming back to Boise, the fish, not the hockey team
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Big news for anglers – on Thursday, Nov. 18, approximately 150-200 steelhead will be transported and released into the Boise River. Trapped at Hells Canyon Dam on the Snake River, the fish will be released in equal numbers at five stocking locations:
Glenwood Bridge Americana Bridge Below the Broadway Avenue… more
More than turkey, try these five hunts for Thanksgiving weekend
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Sure, everyone knows turkeys get all the limelight on the fourth Thursday of every November. Whether your bird is bagged from the wild, or from the freezer bin of Butterballs on aisle four, chances are that gobbler is getting front-row seats to your Thanksgiving supper this year. ‘Tis tradition after all.
But… more
Upper Snake Winter Feeding Advisory Committee will meet Nov. 30
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Upper Snake Winter Feeding Advisory Committee Meeting
Date: Tuesday, November 30, 2021- 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM MST
Address: 4279 Commerce Circle, Idaho Falls, ID 83401
Members of the Upper Snake Winter Feeding Advisory Committee will meet to assist… more
Cow moose with calf reported near Atlas Road and Kathleen Avenue in Coeur d’Alene
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On Nov. 4, Idaho Fish and Game received reports of a cow moose and calf strolling through a neighborhood in Coeur d’Alene. Since that time, additional sightings have been reported, and it appears the cow and her calf are spending time in the Atlas Road and Kathleen Avenue corridor.
Moose are big, furry and… more
F&G Commission to meet Nov. 15-16 in Lewiston
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet Nov. 15-16 at the Fish and Game Clearwater Regional Office in Lewiston. A public hearing will begin on Nov.15 at 7 p.m. PST at the Clearwater Regional Office at 3316 16th St. Those wishing to speak to the Commission on topics pertaining to Fish and Game during the public… more
Volunteer Opportunities for November and December with Fish and Game
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Volunteer with Idaho Fish and Game! Lots of opportunities during November and December. Join us!To sign up for any opportunities below, please contact Michael Young at michael.young@idfg.idaho.gov or Karie Pappani at karie.pappani@idfg.idaho.gov. Native Seed Collection in the Danskin Mountains
We will… more
Hunter recipes: Smoked wild goose pho
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Hailey Malepeai is a recipe contributor for Idaho Fish and Game, former restaurant manager, and runs a food blog.
As the days get shorter and colder, the menu again turns to soup season. One of our favorite dishes to order at a restaurant is Vietnamese pho (pronounced “fuh”), and using the leftovers from… more
Monitoring for chronic wasting disease is still underway in the Panhandle and elsewhere in the state
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Deer hunters in the Panhandle know this time of year well. The weather is cooling and the deer are gearing up for breeding season, which means whitetail hunting opportunity abounds.
Idaho Fish and Game is reminding hunters that we need your help monitoring for chronic wasting disease… more
Nov. 8 Upper Salmon River Weekly Steelhead Fishing Report
| idfg-bbeller
During the past week, steelhead angler effort on the upper Salmon River was similar to what was observed two weeks ago. The majority of anglers were found downstream of North Fork in location codes 14 and 15 while angler effort upstream of North Fork remained low for this point in the season. River conditions and… more
November Wildlife Express: Corvids are cool!
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If you spend time outside, you have probably met a bird that is part of the corvid family. This group includes ravens, crows, jays, magpies, and nutcrackers. Corvids are found all over the world with twenty species living in North America. Nine different kinds of corvid can be seen here in Idaho.
These… more
Don't let a lack of gear stop you from waterfowl hunting
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Waterfowl hunting has a reputation for being expensive, but hunters don’t need to shell out tons of money on a boat or a truckload of waterfowl gear to be successful. That’s especially true in a state with as much public land as Idaho.
Jump shooting is a low-cost option for public land hunts, but it is not the… more
How to stay safe if you encounter bats
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An important safety reminder this fall is to avoid all contact with bats as they migrate through Idaho en route to their out-of-state wintering grounds or make short-distance movements in state to their hibernation sites.
A small percentage (less than one percent) of bats ever contract rabies, but people… more
Hayden and Kid's Creek ponds near Salmon stocked with big trout
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Clear Springs Foods recently donated over 300 large rainbow trout that were stocked into Hayden Pond and Kid's Creek Pond.
These big trout, which average 4 pounds, were stocked by personnel from Idaho Fish and Game’s Mackay Hatchery. Hayden Pond and Kid's Creek Pond were each stocked… more
Upper Salmon River conditions - Why is the river so cloudy?
| idfg-bbeller
The upper Salmon River in the fall is known for having good river conditions - especially those weeks where the river is "steelhead green", but so far this fall the river hasn't had its usual appearance. We've received many questions about the cloudiness of the upper Salmon River, and hope that this article will help… more
Hunter recipe: Smoked maple syrup goose
| idfg-imalepeai
As a child, my dad used to roast our waterfowl in the oven, lightly seasoned and overly well-done. This is not the way to prepare a good goose, and I can appreciate why some hunters refer to ducks and geese as “river liver.” As any chef knows even a prime steak can be ruined by poor preparation, and the same… more
Some website and digital services unavailable November 5 through 7
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Some Idaho Fish and Game public website services will be unavailable beginning Friday, November 5 after work hours through the weekend ending Sunday, November 7, 2021.
Email The hunt planner The fishing planner Fish stocking information GIS servicesLicenses, tags, and permit sales are not affected.… more
Put a wild turkey on your Thanksgiving menu
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As hunters notch their deer and elk tags, grind up burger, and line up their fleet of duck decoys, it’s easy to forget about one customary fall tradition. While the general fall turkey season has ended across much of the state, the chance to serve a wild bird at your next holiday feast is still an opportunity in Idaho… more