Press Releases and Articles
Portions of Unit 50 and all of Unit 51 are open year-round for wolf hunting on private land
| idfg-rphillips
The 2020-21 wolf hunting seasons in Unit 50 (excluding the portion in Blaine County) and Unit 51, are open year-round to wolf hunting on private land. The 2019-20 (first edition) incorrectly shows an April 30 closing date.
Four mule deer shot and left to waste at Teton Dam site
| idfg-jbrower
Four mule deer does were shot and left to waste at the Teton Dam site between Dec. 24 and 28. "These deer had no fear of humans," says Conservation Officer Charlie Anderson. "You could drive right past them, within yards, and not even spook them."
Conservation Officers are seeking help from the public to… more
Five reasons to enroll your student in hunter education today
| Anonymous (not verified)
If hunting is on your child’s horizon, now is a great time to get them certified in hunter education. Hunter ed classes are open to students age nine or older and junior hunting licenses are available starting at age 10.
Courses provide instruction beyond just firearm handling and… more
Safety tips when living in close proximity to mountain lions
| idfg-tthompson
Reports of mountain lions in the Wood River Valley continue to come in, almost daily, to Fish and Game. Most reports are about lions moving through neighborhoods or sightings of lions in yards. We also receive reports of cats recorded on security cameras. Since December 14, these reports have also included reports of… more
Magic Valley Region rainbow trout stocking schedule for January 2020
| idfg-tthompson
Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Magic Valley Region will be stocking nearly 700 10-12” catchable-sized rainbow trout in January. All stocking dates and numbers of fish are approximate and may change without notice due to water or weather conditions.
Body of Water… more
Renew your hunting/fishing licenses, and here's how to use them now
| idfg-rphillips
You may be tempted to put off buying your 2020 licenses, but you'd be missing out on some cool hunting and fishing opportunities that can cure cabin fever and get your year started off the right way.
Go ice fishing
Ice fishing is fun, and a great way to get out of the house and catch some fish… more
Four reasons why proper game carcass disposal is important
| idfg-jbruns
Whether it is an animal salvaged from the roadway or harvested during hunting season, it is important to dispose of the carcass properly after processing is complete. Hunters are required to remove and care for all edible portions of meat. This includes the meat from hind quarters as far down as the hock, meat of the… more
Ring in the New Year with a 2020 License
| idfg-jbruns
Before heading out in the New Year, Idaho hunters and anglers are reminded to pick up a 2020 license.
Nearly all of Idaho's hunting and fishing licenses, tags, and permits are sold on a calendar year basis, and they expire December 31.
The only licenses or permit not sold on a calendar year basis are… more
An Idaho Fish and Game gift certificate makes the perfect last minute Christmas gift!
| idfg-jbruns
Gift certificates can be purchased in any amount to cover the cost of various license options. Depending on the age of the recipient, lifetime licenses cost from $276 to just over $1,000. Yearly licenses sell from $7 for junior hunting to $129 for the Sportsman's Package. A sportsman's package includes a combination… more
Ice Fishing in the Magic Valley
| idfg-mcooper
With winter upon us, many of you might be wondering where you can go ice fishing in the Magic Valley. Below is a comprehensive list of where anglers can ice fish this winter and the current ice conditions;
Wood River Valley
Carey Lake - The ice is… more
Mountain lion attacks and injures dog near Hailey
| idfg-tthompson
Fish and Game officers received a report on Monday, December 23, about a mountain lion attack on a Labrador retriever on Saturday, December 21, north of Hailey. The homeowner reported letting their dog out about 6:15 a.m. that morning, then shortly after, hearing loud noises in their backyard. They immediately checked… more
Be part of the First Hunter Education Course at Black's Creek Public Shooting Range in Kuna
| idfg-jcreson
Join the first Hunter Education course at Black's Creek Range new classrooms! Course starts February 18th and registration is online: https://register-ed.com/events/view/152036
Black's Creek Range (BCR) is located at 2420 E. Kuna-Mora Road.
Read more about BCR here.
… more
Fish and Game begins radio collaring of big game, continues population surveys in the Salmon Region
| idfg-mdemick
In early January, Idaho Fish and Game biologists in Salmon plan to use low-flying helicopters to radio collar deer and elk, as well as survey elk populations.
Approximately 21 mule deer fawns and 30 elk calves will be collared in big game management units 28, 36A and 36B. Crews will then monitor the… more
Southwest Region Rainbow Trout Stocking Schedule - January
| Anonymous (not verified)
Personnel from Fish and Game's Nampa Hatchery will be releasing more than 2,500 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during January.
LOCATION WEEK STOCKED NUMBER OF TROUT
Marsing Pond December 30 450
Wilson Springs (Nampa) December 30, Jan. 13 … more
Southeast Idaho land deals protect critical mule deer migration area in Bear Lake County
| idfg-bpearson
On Dec. 18, Idaho Fish and Game finalized two voluntary conservation easements at Rocky Point, south of Montpelier in Bear Lake County, which will permanently protect crucial migration areas for big game on more than 1,800 acres of land in Southeast Idaho.
The conservation easements are for property… more
Hagerman Wildlife Management Area: A gem of a location for wildlife viewing in southern Idaho
| idfg-tthompson
The Hagerman Wildlife Management Area (WMA) was established in 1940 for the purpose of providing winter habitat for waterfowl, as well as habitats for upland game birds. Located in Gooding County, this 882 acre wildlife area was the first WMA designated in Idaho. With its numerous ice-free spring-fed ponds, the… more
Henry Lake Quarterly Newsletter
| idfg-jvincent
Henrys Lake Quarterly Newsletter December 2019 --Fish Stocking--
Figure 1: The number of trout by species stocked into Henrys Lake from 1991 to 2019 where YCT= Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout, HYB= Hybrid Trout (Yellowstone Cutthroat x Rainbow Trout), and BKT= Brook Trout… more
Egin-Hamer closure begins Jan. 1 to protect wintering wildlife
| idfg-jbrower
The Egin-Hamer Area Closure places nearly 500 square miles of BLM land off-limits to human entry for the protection of wintering deer, elk and moose. The closure begins on Jan. 1 and lasts until sunrise on April 1 south of the Egin-Hamer Road and until sunrise on May 1 north of it.… more