Press Releases and Articles
Idaho Big Game 2021 Seasons and Rules brochure available online
| idfg-bpearson
The Idaho Big Game 2021 Seasons and Rules Brochure is now available online on Fish and Game's website.
View Big Game Seasons
The 2021 brochure, which contains seasons and rules for deer, elk, pronghorn, black bear, mountain lion and gray wolf, will be available in print at Fish and Game offices and… more
Rainbow trout and steelhead- What’s the difference?
| idfg-bknoth
We often get questions from the public asking what's the difference between a rainbow trout and a steelhead. It's understandable that people would ask this given the literally BIG difference between small sized rainbow trout and large steelhead. The cool thing is that there are differences between them, but also… more
April 5 Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report
| idfg-bbeller
During the past week, steelhead angler effort on the upper Salmon River continued to shift upstream. Angler effort downstream of Salmon was minimal, and the majority of anglers were observed near the confluence of the Pahsimeroi River or upstream of the East Fork Salmon River in location code 19.
The… more
2022 – The Year New Spring Black Bear Seasons Begin
| Anonymous (not verified)
A number of black bear hunters seem eager to take advantage of a new spring black bear hunting general season established at the March Fish and Game Commission meeting.
Not so fast.
The new spring general season, approved for portions of units 22, 31, and 32A, begins in the spring of 2022. It’s tricky… more
Mountain lion poached near Pocatello
| idfg-jjackson
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking information regarding the poaching of an adult female mountain lion on Scout Mountain south of Pocatello.
On March 22, an individual found the dead lion off the Lead Draw-Crestline Connector Trail in Big Game Management Unit 70 and reported it to Fish and… more
Recreationists, homeowners and hunters are reminded grizzly bears are emerging from dens
| idfg-staff
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service reminds the public to remain vigilant as grizzly bears emerge from their dens this spring. Most grizzly bear conflicts can be avoided by practicing the basic bear safety guidelines below. Feeding, approaching, or otherwise disturbing grizzly bears not only poses a significant threat… more
Pend Oreille Chapter Shares Class Recordings
| idfg-sfocht
The Pend Oreille Chapter of the Idaho Master Naturalist Program will be sharing their recordings of 2021 education sessions. Links to recordings can be found here and this document will be added to over the course of the spring and summer.
Pend Oreille Chapter Video Information
Pend Oreille Chapter… more
Southeast Region Winter Feeding Advisory Committee Meeting and Agenda
| idfg-jjackson
Southeast Region Winter Feeding Advisory Committee Meeting and Agenda
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
6:30 PM
Southeast Regional IDFG Office
1345 Barton Road
Pocatello, ID
… more
Angler opinions wanted for potential upper Salmon River Chinook Salmon seasons
| idfg-mdemick
Idaho Fish and Game wants to learn more about angler preferences for Chinook seasons on the upper Salmon River.
Although no season proposals for 2021 have been developed yet, Fish and Game would like to know what salmon anglers most prefer such as large bag limits, season length, and potential river… more
F&G seeks information to solve swan shooting case near Newdale
| idfg-jbrower
Conservation Officers are seeking information from the public after discovering multiple dead trumpeter swans on March 27 at the intersection of 100 N. and 2750 E. in Fremont County, just north of Newdale.
Five swans in various states of decomposition are suspected to have been shot. Holes indicative of… more
Dworshak Reservoir kokanee estimates up by 75 percent, which should mean good fishing in 2021
| idfg-swilson
Although harvest opportunities for Chinook salmon will be limited this year in Idaho, that doesn’t mean you can’t put some fresh salmon on the table. Catching kokanee may not compare to fighting a huge Chinook, but they can provide a delicious alternative. If you’re an avid kokanee angler, you’re probably looking… more
BCR Ammo Amnesty Program Has Ended
| Anonymous (not verified)
It was popular while it lasted, but like all good things, BCR's steel ammo amnesty program has come to an end.
Steel-jacketed ammo is normally banned at BCR, but wet conditions during February and March minimized the sparking risk, and the program served as an educational opportunity to inform shooters of the… more
Director Schriever's letter to Idaho Sportsman Package supporters
| idfg-staff
Thank you for your Idaho Sportsman Package purchase!
Hunters, anglers and trappers like you support wildlife conservation by purchasing licenses, tags and permits, and we at Idaho Fish and Game proudly recognize your support. Sportsmen and women also contribute to conservation through federal taxes paid… more
Smolt Monitoring Project Week 4: Salmon River Scoop Trap
| idfg-sputnam
The Salmon River smolt trap is a scoop trap that is approximately 50-feet long. Scoop traps are ideal when there is significant river flow, such as on the Salmon River, to push fishes into the trap.
The stationary trap scoops fishes out of the moving water. Fishes enter the trap. Then… more
Spring turkey hunting outlook good for 2021 and similar to 2020
| idfg-bpearson
According to Idaho Fish and Game biologists around the state, turkey hunters in Idaho can expect more of the same in 2021 — which is great news for hunters looking to bag a gobbler during the spring season.
“The turkey outlook for the 2021 spring season is looking pretty positive,” said Jeff Knetter, statewide… more
Public lands turkey hunting is a great way to tag a bird during spring
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho hunters are blessed with about two-thirds of the state being publicly owned, or open for public hunting, which provides some great opportunities for turkey hunting. The birds are plentiful in Idaho, and many of them are found on public land where anyone can access them.
Wildland turkey hunting… more
F&G seeks public help in suspected elk poaching case near Emmett
| Anonymous (not verified)
The big bull elk with a distinctive set of antlers was something of a celebrity to folks living in Emmett. Now Fish and Game is asking people for information regarding the suspected poaching of a large bull elk northeast of Emmett near Black Canyon Dam in late February.
Citizens Against Poaching is offering a… more
April fish stocking schedule for the Upper Snake Region
| idfg-jbrower
Fish and Game staff will be stocking 7,600 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) rainbow trout at the following locations around the Upper Snake Region this April. It's time to grab the family and head out into the sunshine for a fun filled day of fishing!
Stocking of all waters… more