Press Releases and Articles
Trapper and wolf trapper education classes coming to Pocatello
| idfg-jjackson
Wolf trapper education and trapper education classes are once again being offered by Idaho Fish and Game in the Southeast Region. Classes had been put on hold since March due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Upcoming classes will be held at the Idaho Department of Fish and Game regional office located at 1345 Barton… more
Things to consider before the hunt
| idfg-jjackson
Some hunters have had their gear packed for weeks in anticipation of hunting season. Others are still in the planning phase. Either way, here are a few things to consider before heading out on your fall hunting adventures.
In regards to COVID-19, hunters should pay attention to local, state, federal, and health… more
Radio collar and aerial survey data helps with hunt forecasting
| idfg-zlockyer
Knowing how a winter has impacted a herd of deer or how big game populations are fluctuating is essential in order to make predictions about an upcoming hunting season. Biologists acquire that data, in part, through radio collaring activities and aerial surveys. Here is a breakdown of some of that information… more
Lake Pend Oreille Sets New Catch/Release Record Bull Trout
| idfg-mkoenig
Ed O'Hara poses for a quick photo before releasing this 31-inch bull trout to claim the latest catch/release fishing record for Idaho's native char.
Congratulations to Ed O'Hara of Hayden on landing the latest catch/release state record bull trout. O'hara landed the 31-inch native char while… more
Hunting outlook for Southeast Idaho: what to expect and why
| idfg-efreeman
Archery season is underway in southeast Idaho, and many other hunting opportunities will soon follow. Whether hunters are already hitting the hillsides, or are just getting started with their fall plans, one thing they all want to know is: what to expect this season.
To make any kind of prediction on deer and… more
Officers seek information on bull elk poached near Clagstone Road in Bonner County
| Anonymous (not verified)
On September 1, a landowner located a dead bull elk adjacent to his property on US Forest Service land off Clagstone Road in Bonner County. The elk’s head and antlers were removed, leaving the rest of the animal to waste. Senior Conservation Officer Rob Morris determined that the large bull was poached a day or two… more
F&G Commission awards $100K to Community Challenge Grants
| idfg-bpearson
During their meeting on July 23, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission awarded $100,000 to various organizations throughout the state through the Idaho Fish and Game Commission Community Challenge Grant program.
Through this program, Idaho Fish and Game assists outside organizations in implementing projects that… more
A 2020 upland game bird permit is required to hunt pheasants at Clearwater region release sites this fall
| idfg-jbruns
Idaho Department of Fish & Game (IDFG) will release over 1,300 pheasants this fall at four locations throughout the Clearwater region. In addition to a hunting license, an upland game bird permit is required to hunt stocked pheasants at these regional locations. Permits are not required to hunt pheasants or any… more
Trapper education classes offered in the Magic Valley
| idfg-tthompson
Trapper education classes are once again being offered by Fish and Game in the Magic Valley Region. Classes had been put on hold since March due to COVID-19 restrictions. Both trapper education and wolf trapper education classes will be offered.
Please note that persons desiring to trap wolves need BOTH the… more
Traps, snares and pets can be a bad combination, and here's how to avoid a problem
| idfg-bpearson
With some wolf trapping seasons in Idaho opening on Sept. 10, and many more trapping seasons opening in October, upland game bird hunters and other people recreating with off-leash pets are reminded to avoid traps and be prepared to act quickly in the event their hunting or hiking companion becomes trapped.
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People can comment on proposed and temporary hunting, trapping and licensing rules that require legislative approval
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho Fish and Game is currently taking public comment on a variety of proposed rules and temporary rules that would affect hunting, trapping, nonresidents license purchases and more. Deadline to comment is Sept. 23, and people can comment via email or mail written comments to rules@idfg.idaho.gov or mailed to Paul… more
F&G Commission expands access to pheasant hunting with new stocking locations
| idfg-bpearson
Pheasant hunters will have more birds and more places to hunt them in 2020, thanks to the Fish and Game Commission recently expanding the department’s pheasant stocking program by more than doubling the number of stocking locations, adding at least one in each of Fish and Game’s seven regions.
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Pronghorn migration study begins across Idaho
| idfg-mpfander
Fish and Game Wildlife Biologists took to the air in late July to capture pronghorn antelope as part of a statewide effort to improve the understanding of pronghorn migration routes and habitat use. In all, 106 pronghorn were outfitted with GPS tracking collars across 27 Game Management Units. Thirty one of those… more
September trout stocking schedule for the Southeast Region
| idfg-jjackson
Fall isn’t just for hunting! It’s also a great time of year to wet a fly or dunk a worm in your favorite fishery. Personnel from Idaho Fish and Game’s hatcheries in the Southeast Region will be releasing over 21,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at various locations during September.
Some notable stocking… more
Hunter how-to video: Field dressing game birds
| idfg-bpearson
Idaho is a bird hunter’s paradise, and upland game bird seasons provide a great opportunity for new hunters to get out into the field and be successful. It’s also a great way to bring some delicious meat for your table.
Fish and Game staff members and hunters Ian Malepeai and Emily Palmer demonstrate three… more
Hatchery highlights for September: Notable fish stockings around the state
| idfg-bgrant
Idaho Fish and Game has continued stocking fish during COVID-19, and despite this being an abnormal year, most of Idaho's angling opportunities remain unchanged. Here's a sampling of some places that will get generous trout stockings during September.
To see more about what waters have been… more
Online sign-up required at Access Yes! properties in Clearwater Region
| idfg-jbruns
Access Yes! is a program designed to allow hunter access to private land or facilitate hunter access to public land. The Clearwater Region is home to seven Access YES! properties, totaling nearly 13,000 acres accessible to sportsmen. Online sign-up is required for most of the properties in the Clearwater… more
Officers investigating shot and wasted 4x4 white-tailed deer off Harrisburg Road near Kamiah
| idfg-jbruns
Conservation officers are investigating a case regarding a shot and wasted mature 4x4 whitetail buck found on August 18. The deer was likely shot the evening of August 17 off Harrisburg Road near Kamiah. Officer Lucas Swanson and other area officers have gathered reports of several other illegally taken elk and… more