Press Releases and Articles
Public comment sought on Upland Game, Turkey and Furbearer seasons
| idfg-bpearson
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking public comments on proposed changes to the 2020 and 2021 upland game, turkey and furbearer seasons.
Season proposals are available for review and comment on the Fish and Game website at http://idfg.idaho.gov/comment. Furbearer and upland game proposals are split… more
2020 nonresident deer and elk tags go on sale Dec. 1
| idfg-rphillips
Nonresident hunters can buy 2020 hunting license and deer and elk tags starting Dec. 1, except Sawtooth Zone elk tags, which go on sale May 11.
Pioneer Zone elk B tags and Big Desert Zone elk B tags will also be available to nonresident hunters on Dec. 1, which were not available at that time last year. … more
There is still time to bag a wild turkey for the holidays
| idfg-bpearson
While hunting wild turkeys in the fall often takes a back seat to big game, waterfowl and upland bird hunting, pursuing the elusive birds in the fall has its advantages.
“Hunting turkeys in the fall can be just as exciting as in the spring,” said Jeff Knetter, Fish and Game upland game and migratory game bird… more
Idaho's newest game species, red squirrel, is a great gateway for new hunters
| idfg-bpearson
With a Hunting Passport in his pocket, a .410 shotgun in the crook of his arm (last year’s Christmas gift), and mom and dad by his side, 8-year-old Wyatt Creson stalked through the woods this fall and scoured tree branches in search of one of Idaho’s more diminutive game animals: the American red squirrel.
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F&G fisheries staff recognized for catch-and-release research
| idfg-kmeyer
The Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA) recently honored Idaho Fish and Game with the Ernest Thompson Seton Award for the agency’s research on the effects of air exposure on caught-and-released fish. The annual award is given to a fish and wildlife agency to recognize outstanding accomplishments using… more
Clearwater Region Winter Feeding Advisory Committee Meeting: December 5, 2019
| idfg-staff
Clearwater Region Winter Feeding Committee
2019 Meeting
Thursday, December 5 2 p.m. Telephone Conference Call Meeting: Call Tom Schrempp at the Lewiston Fish and Game regional office at (208) 750-4220 if you would like to participate.Agenda
2 p.m. Review ‘… more
Unit 1 mule deer season ended November 20 for regular deer tag
| Anonymous (not verified)
Hunters are reminded that the general any weapon mule deer season in unit 1 ended November 20. Prior to 2019, the regular deer tag allowed harvest of antlered mule deer for an additional eleven days.
This change was approved in spring 2019 by the Idaho Fish and Game Commission… more
White-tailed buck shot with only head removed along South Fork Clearwater River
| idfg-jbruns
A large bodied white-tailed buck was shot, with only its head removed near mile post 14 on the South Fork of the Clearwater River on or near November 15. The waste of this deer is causing concern from both the hunting and non hunting public alike. Anyone that saw persons wading the river in this area, or a vehicle… more
Southwest Region Winter Feeding Advisory Committee to Meet December 3
| Anonymous (not verified)
Pursuant to Idaho Code Section 74-204, notice is hereby given of an open public meeting of the Idaho Fish and Game Winter Feeding Advisory Committee for the Region.
A winter feeding advisory committee meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 3, beginning at 3:30 pm at the Idaho Fish and Game Nampa Regional… more
High trout numbers continue in the South Fork Snake River
| idfg-bhigh
The South Fork Snake River in eastern Idaho supports the largest river population of native Yellowstone cutthroat trout in Idaho as well as other popular game fish including rainbow trout and brown trout. Idaho anglers have repeatedly asked Fish and Game managers to focus management efforts on protecting… more
New wild turkey hunts slated to begin in Southwest Idaho
| Anonymous (not verified)
Four new wild turkey Landowner Permission hunts (LPH) are now on the books and slated to begin December 1 in areas with chronic turkey depredations. The hunts will give landowners, hunters and Fish and Game staff another tool to deal more effectively with private property damage caused by wild turkeys.
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Hauling huge fish through holes at Henrys
| idfg-jbrower
Henrys lake has been hot this year for fisherman and being covered with ice hasn't changed that. Due to the cold snap this October, the lake froze a bit earlier than usual. Some individuals were seen venturing onto the newly formed ice as early Halloween.
"It is unique to have… more
Traps, snares and pets can be a bad combination, and here's how to avoid a problem
| idfg-mdemick
Pet owners are reminded fur trapping seasons are open during late fall and winter, and pets running off leash unsupervised could risk having their toes pinched – or worse – by traps and snares intended for wildlife.
While traps and snares are rarely encountered by bird hunters or hikers, pets can be attracted… more
Boise River WMA provides winter refuge for mule deer and elk
| idfg-scassinelli
As days get shorter and temperatures start to fall, mule deer and elk make their way from the Boise Mountains to the Boise foothills seeking lower elevations, mild temperatures, and available forage to survive the winter. Some come from as far away as the Sawtooth Mountains.
The Boise River Wildlife… more
Large numbers of waterfowl dumped and left to waste along Idaho Highway 46
| idfg-tthompson
Fish and Game officers are seeking information on the dumping of 154 snow and Canada geese and mallard ducks found along Highway 46 north of Gooding on November 15, 2019. All of the birds were left to rot, with no attempt to remove any meat.
According to Conservation Officer Trevor Meadows, “The… more
Rescuing modern day dinosaurs: F&G biologists relocate stranded white sturgeon into the Snake River
| idfg-mcooper
Every Fall, Idaho Fish and Game Magic Valley regional staff respond to calls from concerned residents about white sturgeon stranded in area canals, shallow pools, and below impoundment structures, such as dams.
When irrigation season ends, canals and dam spillways begin to go dry, leaving behind shallow… more
UPDATE: Temporary buoys placed to mark Hatchery Creek closure at Henrys
| idfg-jbrower
UPDATE 11/19/19: Fish and Game staff have placed temporary markers along the Hatchery Creek closure to distinguish the boundary until the permanent buoys can be retrieved safely.
Original Story: Ice anglers on Henrys Lake will need to use caution around the Hatchery Creek area… more
City of Trees Chapter-Registration open!
| idfg-sfocht
The City of Trees Chapter of the Idaho Master Naturalist Program is coordinated by the City
of Boise, which is comprised of Parks, Open Space, Zoo Boise, and the Boise
WaterShed. All of which work hard to care for Boise’s natural environment and
educate our community on the importance of its… more