Press Releases and Articles
Leftover controlled hunt tags available Tuesday, Aug. 25
| idfg-bpearson
Over 200 deer tags and 200 elk tags not issued during the recent second controlled hunt drawing for deer, elk, pronghorn and black bear will go on sale first come, first served on Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 10 a.m. Mountain Time.
There are no leftover tags available for pronghorn or black bear. For a full list of… more
Lava Point boat ramp on Magic Reservoir to undergo repairs
| idfg-tthompson
Long awaited repairs will begin on the Lava Point boat ramp beginning on August 24. Located on the west side of Magic Reservoir, the much needed repairs had to wait until water levels exposed the entire boat launch. The boat launch is currently inaccessible due to extreme low water levels in Magic Reservoir.
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F&G Commission approves modified steelhead bag limits for Salmon, Little Salmon and Snake Rivers
| idfg-bpearson
During their meeting on Aug. 20, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission approved modifications to the steelhead season in the Salmon, Little Salmon and Snake Rivers for the fall 2020 season, reducing the bag and possession limits to 2 and 6 fish, respectively.
Other than the modifications to the bag and possession… more
Idaho's Steelhead Update: August 21, 2020
| idfg-jdupont
IDAHO’S STEELHEAD UPDATE
August 21, 2020
By Joe DuPont
Hi everybody. I know many people plan their time off to steelhead fish in Idaho and have been eagerly waiting to hear what Idaho’s steelhead run is going to be like this year. Well, wait no longer, I have some information… more
Findings from the Experimental Fall Chinook Fishery
| idfg-jdupont
The Experimental Fall Chinook Salmon Fishery in the Clearwater River:
Lessons Learned and Future Opportunities
By Allison Lebeda, Joe DuPont, and Don Whitney
Last fall, an experimental fall Chinook Salmon fishery was provided for the first time in almost 100 years in the Clearwater… more
Winners announced for second 2020 Super Hunt drawing
| idfg-bpearson
Winners in the second Idaho Super Hunt drawing have been picked.
Of the 38,177 total entries, 9,913 were for two deer tags, 11,822 were for two elk tags, 3,404 were for two pronghorn tags, 7,765 were for one moose tag, and 5,273 entries were for one Super Hunt Combo, which includes a tag for each of the four… more
F&G Commission asks Army Corps to halt proposed trail project on the Boise River Wildlife Management Area
| idfg-rphillips
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission has asked the US Army Corps of Engineers to end its consideration of a proposal that would build a new, 15-mile recreation trail through crucial winter range for mule deer near the shores of Lucky Peak Reservoir. Displacement of big game from crucial winter range and increased risks… more
Fishing season is open for fall Chinook salmon in Idaho
| idfg-jdupont
Idaho opened its fall Chinook Salmon season on August 18 (commission approves fall chinook season). The word has obviously gotten out that Idaho is providing more opportunities to fish for fall Chinook Salmon. I now regularly receive phone calls and e-mails asking about this fishery, so I thought it would be good to… more
F&G commission approves 2020 sage-grouse seasons
| idfg-bpearson
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission on Aug. 20 set the 2020 sage-grouse hunting seasons and rules, which includes a continued closure in a portion of Owyhee County, the reopening of a portion of eastern Idaho to hunting, a restrictive two-day season in open areas north of the Snake River (see map: Zone 3), and a seven-… more
Year Two of Steelhead Fishing Research Begins
| idfg-staff
Written by Will Lubenau, University of Idaho
Second year of research started this summer.The second field season for the study has officially started. Tagging at Lower Granite Dam on the Snake River began on July 2, 2020. As of July 19th, 205 steelhead have already been tagged and released as part of this… more
Second controlled hunt draw results now online
| idfg-bpearson
Results of the elk, deer, pronghorn and black bear second controlled hunt drawing have been posted through Fish and Game’s licensing system.
Hunters who already have an account can check to see if they drew controlled hunt tags and, if they drew, purchase them at https://idfg.huntfishidaho.net.
Those… more
Intensively Monitored Watersheds in Idaho
| idfg-bknoth
Habitat restoration efforts are underway to boost the productivity of threatened Pacific salmon and steelhead populations in the Pacific Northwest. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game and other management agencies are conducting Intensively Monitored Watershed (IMW) projects to evaluate whether restoration… more
Campground at Waha Lake closed until further notice due to increased fire danger
| idfg-jbruns
As of today (8/18) the campground at Waha Lake is closed. This closure was implemented due to hot and dry conditions that has increased fire danger. The closure starts today and will be in effect until further notice. Contact the Clearwater Regional office for more information (208) 799-5010.
Map and… more
Wood River Valley black bears continue to get food rewards from residential garbage
| idfg-tthompson
Black bears, some with cubs, continue to find unsecured residential garbage throughout the Wood River Valley leading to food-conditioned bears. During the early morning hours of August 17, a large sow and cub were found in the Warm Springs area, with the sow gaining access to at least four unsecured garbage cans.… more
Fall hunting fun is just around the corner—are you ready?
| idfg-jjackson
Hunting seasons are upon us in Idaho with opening day for general archery season starting on Aug 30. Here are some things to keep in mind as you get ready for your fall hunting adventures.
New this fall, the pheasant stocking program has been expanded in southeast Idaho to include the Portneuf Wildlife… more
Sandpoint man wins $1,000 for catching walleye through Angler Incentive Program
| Anonymous (not verified)
Another Idaho angler has won $1,000 in the Lake Pend Oreille walleye lottery. Doug Lambrecht of Sandpoint caught his reward-tagged walleye while fishing shallow weed beds along the northern lakeshore during mid-July. The winning fish was tagged in Feb. 2020 near Fisherman’s Island.
Lambrecht is the fifth… more
F&G seeking information about cow elk shot and left to waste in Unit 50
| idfg-jbrower
A cow elk was shot and left to waste southeast of the Double Springs Road near the base of Mt. Borah in Unit 50. Fish and Game Conservation Officers are looking for any information the public may have to help solve this case.
Based on forensic evidence, it is estimated that this elk was shot around… more
Habitat Improvement Efforts Start Soon at Fort Boise WMA
| Anonymous (not verified)
Efforts to enhance nearly 400 acres of wetland habitat at Fort Boise Wildlife Management Area (WMA) will begin as soon as August 18th.
Early work will focus on water control structure replacement and ground preparation for future installation of new water delivery structures. The majority of the dirt work,… more