Press Releases and Articles
Lake Pend Oreille Walleye Update
| idfg-adux
There is a toothy new predator in northern Idaho’s largest lake. Walleye, which were essentially non-existent in the lake ten years ago, have become increasingly abundant, to the point where they are now a significant player in the fishery. Lake Pend Oreille has long been known for its trophy rainbow trout and bull… more
July 3: Chinook fishing update for the Clearwater River, Rapid River, and Hells Canyon seasons
| idfg-jdupont
Hi everybody. It’s time for updates on the Clearwater River, Rapid River and Hells Canyon Chinook Salmon fisheries (7/3/18). I’m going to keep this update fairly short as these fisheries are winding down and people are starting to focus their interests elsewhere. There will be no additional closures… more
Upper Salmon River between Idaho 93 and Idaho 75 to close to Chinook fishing July 7
| idfg-rphillips
Based on information available as of July 3, Fish and Game fisheries managers estimate the sport fishery harvest for Chinook on a portion of the Upper Salmon River between the Highway 93 bridge located 0.3 miles south near Challis upstream to the posted boundary below Sawtooth hatchery will meet the harvest share by… more
South Fork Salmon River to close for Chinook fishing July 5
| idfg-rphillips
Based on harvest information and catch rates available as of July 3, Fish and Game Bureau of Fisheries and Regional fishery managers estimate that sport fishery harvest for Chinook Salmon on the South Fork Salmon River will meet objectives by the end of fishing hours on July 5, 2018, at which time the fishing season… more
The time is near! Be ready to look up your own controlled hunt results.
| idfg-jtjaden
The word is out and most of you know by now, but just in case you haven’t heard the news in the past few months, on March 1st of this year Idaho Department of Fish & Game brought on a new licensing vendor. Our new licensing system went “live” on March 1st, just a few hours after our old vendor’s contract expired… more
F&G officers continuing search for injured grizzly bear near Kilgore
| idfg-jbrower
On Friday, June 29, Idaho Fish… more
Mink Play at MK Nature Center
| idfg-sfocht
The MK Nature Center did not have fawns this year, but now that July approaches, we are pleased to announce a family of beavers, mink, and owls have made the Nature Center home. The grounds are open dawn until dusk 7 days a week. Early mornings and mid-evenings seem to be the best wildlife viewing times. The sturgeon… more
Section of Clearwater River will reopen for Chinook fishing on July 7
| idfg-rphillips
The section of Clearwater River from the Cherrylane Bridge to Orofino Bridge will reopen to Chinook fishing on July 7. The section will reopen on a Saturday, which is midway through the regular four-days a week season.
The section was closed on June 10 to spread Chinook angling opportunity to other… more
Capped resident elk tags go on sale July 10 and July 12
| idfg-mdemick
Resident hunters wanting to purchase a general season elk tag in a capped zone will need to keep two dates in mind in July.
On Tuesday, July 10, all resident capped elk zone tags, except for the Sawtooth Zone, go on sale at 10 a.m. (MDT) at Fish and Game offices, license vendors, with a credit card at Fish and… more
Fish and Game adds section of Upper Salmon River near Ellis for Chinook fishing
| idfg-rphillips
Fish and Game will add another stretch of the Upper Salmon River open to Chinook fishing starting on July 7 in the section from the Colston Corner boat ramp upstream to the posted boundary approximately 50 yards upstream of the mouth of the Pahsimeroi River.
There is currently a harvestable surplus of… more
Chinook scheduled to be released into the Boise River for anglers on July 5
| idfg-rphillips
With catch rates, angler effort and harvest slowing dramatically in the Little Salmon River, Fish and Game staff will transfer Rapid River hatchery Chinook in excess of broodstock needs to the Boise River on July 5. The initial plan is to stock about 100 "jacks," which are Chinook smaller than 24 inches in length, and… more
Boise man cited for poaching a sturgeon after sportsman reported it
| Anonymous (not verified)
A Boise man was recently cited for catching and keeping a two-foot white sturgeon caught below Swan Falls Dam on the Snake River. A Citizens Against Poaching (CAP) call triggered the investigation.
Michael Melton (32) caught the sturgeon on the evening of June 17th, and placed the fish in his vehicle. "… more
Rainbow Trout Stocking Schedule
| Anonymous (not verified)
Personnel from Fish and Game's McCall and Nampa Hatcheries will be releasing more than 37,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during July.
Location Week Stocked Number of Trout
Big Creek (Cascade) July 9 200
Boise River – Above Glenwood Bridge … more
MK Nature Center Seeks 2018-2019 AmeriCorps Member
| idfg-sfocht
The MK Nature Center in partnership with the Friends of MK Nature Center is proud to announce that our AmeriCorps Member position is open for 2018-2019. This valuable member of our team helps in the day-to-day operations of our education and outreach program. If you like working in a fun, fast paced… more
June 28: Chinook fishing update for South Fork Salmon River and Upper Salmon River
| idfg-rphillips
Anglers wanting to fish for Chinook in the South Fork of the Salmon River better get there soon because the harvest share may not last until Fourth of July.
Fisheries manager Dale Allen said within four days of the season opener 25 percent of the harvest share of about 700 fish had already been caught. Some… more
Hunter Education instructors receive top honors
| idfg-talberti
Volunteer Hunter Education Instructors are the backbone of the Hunter Education Program. We have developed an incentive awards program to reward their efforts with the classes they teach, mentoring of new instructors and all other direct support they give the hunter education program. This year two instructors reached… more
Hunter Education and Reservist Volunteers of the Year
| idfg-talberti
Each year we recognize Hunter Ed and Reservist volunteers of the years. These people have dedicated themselves to helping Idaho Fish and Game and the sportsmen.
This year’s Magic Valley Regional Hunter Educations Instructor of the Year of the year award is presented to Ed Hartman.
Ed Hartman taught six… more
Visit Fish and Game at the Great Northwest Outdoor Expo
| idfg-rphillips
The expo is making its Idaho debut June 29-July 1 in Nampa, and Fish and Game will be on hand at its booth and also providing seminars about big game hunting, upland bird hunting and fishing on Friday and Saturday.
Fish and Game’s booth will have displays, staffers available to answer general questions about… more