Press Releases and Articles
Fish and Game Commission to meet May 9-10 in McCall
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho Fish and Game Commission will hold its quarterly meeting May 9-10 with the public hearing starting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 9 at the Northfork Lodge, 200 Scott St. in McCall. During the public hearing, people can address the commission on any matters pertaining to Fish and Game.
The meeting will… more
Apply now for deer, elk, pronghorn and black bear controlled hunts
| idfg-rphillips
Applying for a coveted controlled hunt for deer, elk or pronghorn? Improve your chances of hunting your dream unit by also entering the Super Hunt drawing at the same time you apply.
Here’s the deal. Thousands of hunters apply for controlled hunts every year hoping to snag one of those prime… more
Map Rock site on the Snake River was renovated for anglers and hunters
| idfg-rphillips
Map Rock recreation site on the Snake River south of Nampa reopened in April for anglers, hunters and other recreationists, and when people return, they will see a renovated site under different management.
Map Rock is about 6 miles northwest of Walters Ferry along Map Rock Road on the north… more
Black's Creek Range Upcoming Events
| Anonymous (not verified)
There are a number of special events coming to BCR in the months ahead. Join in, or come out and spectate.
Cowboy Action Shooting Idaho State Championship 2018 Renegade Shootout --
July 5-8, 2018 - Free Admission for Spectators
A great spectator event has competitors dressing in "Old West"… more
Farragut Shooting Range reopens May 4 and will be open Friday through Sunday through November
| idfg-pcooper
The Farragut Shooting Range will open for the 2018 season on Friday, May 4. It will be open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. through the first week in November.
The range is managed by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game and has been the recipient of several range grants from the… more
Spring bear hunters reminded of baiting rules
| idfg-mdemick
With Idaho’s spring black bear hunting season underway, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game reminds hunters that there are specialized regulations that they have the responsibility to follow.
Hunters are encouraged to carefully review a copy of the 2017-2018 Big Game Seasons and Rules brochure. Black bear… more
Panhandle Panfish: A Fun and Easy Way to Enjoy North Idaho’s Fishery Resources
| idfg-cwatkins
It looks as though spring has sprung in north Idaho, and for many of us that means getting outside to soak up some sun with a fishing rod in hand. Just take a look at the local boat launches and you’ll see just how excited anglers are getting about spring fishing opportunities. The Panhandle Region enjoys some great… more
Blue Mountain and Kids Creek ponds stocked with steelhead
| idfg-mdemick
Personnel from Fish and Game's Pahsimeroi Hatchery released 100 steelhead each in Blue Mountain Pond and Kids Creek Pond Monday, April 23.
Blue Mountain Pond is adjacent to the golf course in Challis. Kids will enjoy fishing from the banks and having a family picnic in the pond's two gazebos. Kids… more
Elk poaching spree ends with jail, fines and penalties
| Anonymous (not verified)
Multiple seasons of elk poaching have ended poorly for two men who now face jail time, hunting license revocations and thousands of dollars in fines and restitution to the citizens of Idaho for their crimes.
An anonymous call to the Citizens Against Poaching (CAP) hotline started it all.
In September… more
Spirit Lake Chinook Fishery Update
| idfg-cwatkins
Since 2016, Spirit Lake has been part of a statewide study to evaluate the performance of hatchery-stocked Chinook salmon. These Chinook are landlocked (meaning they do not migrate to the ocean), but can still reach large sizes in waters with abundant kokanee. Prior to 2016, there were no Chinook salmon in Spirit Lake… more
Fisheries Management at Work
| idfg-rryan
In the Panhandle Region and throughout the state, fisheries biologists are gearing up to learn more about the fish in area lakes and streams. The Idaho Fish and Game monitors fish populations around the state all year long, but spring and summer are a particularly busy time. Biologists sample fish populations to… more
Spring Chinook season opens April 28
| idfg-rphillips
Chinook fishing on the Clearwater, Snake, Salmon and Little Salmon rivers opens April 28 and will run until closed by the Fish and Game director.
Fisheries managers are forecasting a run of 66,000 spring Chinook, roughly double last year’s return and slightly above the 10-year average of 62,000, but so far,… more
F&G commission sets 2018-19 seasons and rules for migratory birds
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho Fish and Game Commission recently set rules for the 2018 migratory bird season, which includes ducks, geese, mourning doves, American crow, snipe and coots, and sandhill cranes.
Most seasons will be very similar to last year with adjustments of opening dates so they remain on Saturdays.
Duck… more
April 30 is deadline to apply for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat hunts
| idfg-rphillips
The application period for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat controlled hunts ends April 30, and applications can be made at any Fish and Game office, license vendor, by telephone, or online. Telephone applications may be made at (800) 554-8685. All mailed applications must be postmarked no later than April 30… more
Rainbow Trout Stocking Schedule
| Anonymous (not verified)
Personnel from Fish and Game's McCall and Nampa Hatcheries will be releasing
more than 63,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during May.
LOCATION WEEK STOCKED NUMBER OF TROUT
Browns Pond (McCall) May 21 500
Caldwell Pond #2 April 30 … more
People can help scientists track bumble bees throughout the Northwest
| idfg-rphillips
A new project launched to harness the volunteer power of citizen scientists and help map bumble bees in the Pacific Northwest, and anyone with a camera and computer can contribute. This region is home to nearly 30 species of these charismatic and easily recognizable bees, and many of them face an uncertain future.… more
What is a Super Hunt?
| idfg-vosborn
It's one of the most unusual hunting opportunities in Idaho.Every year 34 lucky hunters win these special tags by entering Idaho's Super Hunt drawings. A Super Hunt tag allows them to hunt in any open hunt for the species they draw - elk, deer, antelope or moose. Learn more about Idaho's Super Hunts.
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Upper Salmon River weekly steelhead report (4/16/18)
| idfg-vosborn
Angler effort on the upper Salmon River declined over the past week. The majority of anglers were observed fishing near Stanley, ID in location code 19. The other area of the river with consistent angler effort was downstream of the Pahsimeroi River confluence in location code 17. Effort in other areas of the river… more