Press Releases and Articles
Think 'Safety First' when turkey hunting this spring
| idfg-mdemick
With Idaho’s youth turkey hunt beginning April 8 followed by the general spring turkey season opening April 15, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game is encouraging hunters to think "Safety First."
"Turkey hunting is a safe sport, but hunters often make split-second shooting decisions, so it’s… more
New Idaho trappers encouraged to complete trapper education course
| idfg-mdemick
Beginning on July 1, 2018, every trapper who purchased their first trapping license after June 30, 2011 will be required to attend and pass a mandatory trapper education course before they can purchase an Idaho trapping license.
Trappers that have successfully passed and are certified through the… more
Turkey and black bear general seasons begin April 15
| idfg-mdemick
Idaho's spring turkey and black bear general seasons open April 15 in much of state, with turkey seasons running through May 25 and spring black bear seasons closing dates vary.
Youth who are 10 to 17 years old on or before April 8 may participate in the general season youth turkey hunt that runs… more
Apply now for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat hunts
| idfg-mdemick
The application period for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat controlled hunts is now open. Hunters have through April 30 to apply.
Hunters can apply at any Fish and Game office, license vendor, or use a credit card by telephone or over the Internet. Telephone applications may be made at 1-800-… more
Youth conservation camp to be held in Cascade in August
| idfg-mdemick
Imagine your child on a week-long adventure where they learn to hunt, fish, and enjoy the great outdoors.
If you have a child 10 to 12 years old who wants to learn outdoor skills, become certified in hunter and bowhunter education, and experience a wide variety of other fun outdoor activities, register… more
Fish and Game moves endangered sockeye to Springfield hatchery
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho Fish and Game on Thursday, March 30 transported about 4,000 adult sockeye salmon from its Eagle Fish Hatchery to its sockeye hatchery at Springfield to ensure the fish remain protected if there’s flooding at the Eagle hatchery.
The Boise River is running at flood… more
High Water in the Magic Valley
| idfg-dmegargle
The impressive snow packs and related snow melt is already showing impacts around the Magic Valley Region. Silver Creek is outside of it's banks, and Carey Lake is flooding the access area with water periodically flowing over the highway. Magic Reservoir began to spill a few days back (See Magic… more
Bighorns euthanized after contacting domestic sheep in Challis
| idfg-mdemick
Two bighorn sheep rams that were in immediate proximity to domestic sheep near Challis were euthanized Thursday, March 30, to prevent the sheep from potentially carrying disease back to the wild herd. One ram was a five-years-old and the other a six-year old.
Idaho Department of… more
Southwest Region 'Take Me Fishing!' Trailer Schedule
| Anonymous (not verified)
Stocked with equipment and information, Fish and Game’s fishing trailer will soon be making more than 25 appearances at local ponds across the region, promoting fishing as part of a healthy outdoor lifestyle.
To learn more about the trailer program, contact the Fish and Game Nampa office at 465-8465.… more
Volunteers plant sagebrush and bitterbrush to help wildlife
| idfg-blowe
Shrub plantings in the Magic Valley have been going well with just under 22,000 Wyoming big sagebrush and antelope bitterbrush plants put in the ground by local volunteers and area high school students. The plantings are intended to increase wildlife forage in areas burned by wildfires, or otherwise lacking a… more
Clearwater River Steelhead Fishing Update
| idfg-bbowersox
The few anglers fishing from boats on the main stem of the Clearwater River (03) are fishing right around the Dworshak National Fish Hatchery and the shore anglers are fishing at the pole yard. The catch rate for the few anglers interviewed were good.
The North Fork of the Clearwater had effort… more
Conservation Officers Seek Assistance Regarding Bull Elk Shot And Left to Waste Near Rexburg
| idfg-glosinski
REXBURG - On Thursday, March 16, 2017, a bull elk was shot and left to waste on privately owned farm ground near White Owl Butte approximately 11 miles east of Rexburg in Madison County, ID. There currently is no open hunting season for elk in that area. Idaho Department of Fish… more
Flooding Boise River adds challenge for Eagle Hatchery
| idfg-staff
Each morning staff members from Fish and Game’s Eagle Hatchery patrol the irrigation ditch along the Boise River checking for leaks. Endangered sockeye salmon are housed at the facility and the fear is flood waters reaching the well or the electrical pumps that keep water going to the fish.… more
Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report (3/27/17)
| idfg-vosborn
River conditions improved this past week on the upper Salmon River which resulted in better steelhead fishing. River flows remained above average, but the river’s visibility increased throughout the week. The majority of anglers were observed fishing near the Ellis stretch in location code 17 or upstream of the East… more
Payette Pronghorn Staying Put for Now
| Anonymous (not verified)
A herd of pronghorn antelope that took up residence in Payette, Idaho just after the new year will be allowed to remain. Fish and Game staff have determined that leaving the animals alone – at least for the time being – is the best course of action.
“We’ve received a number of calls from citizens… more
Youth turkey hunt begins April 8
| idfg-mdemick
Youth turkey hunters get an early shot as Idaho's general season youth turkey hunt runs Saturday, April 8 through Friday, April 14.
Licensed youth who are 10 to 17 years old on April 8 may participate in the general season youth hunt. Resident hunters under 12 and nonresident… more
Coeur d'Alene Lake Cutthroat Trout Conservation Project Resumes
| idfg-adux
Biologists with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) and Coeur d’Alene Tribe are resuming efforts to give cutthroat trout a better chance of survival in Coeur d’Alene Lake.
The goal is to remove northern pike from Windy Bay while cutthroat trout are migrating to reduce the occurrence… more
Commission Decisions on Weiser and Sawtooth Elk Hunts
| idfg-rberkley
On March 16, the IDFG commission set the 2017 & 2018 big game hunting seasons. Many hunters have called to ask about changes to the Weiser and Sawtooth elk zones. Those are summarized here:
Weiser Zone
Commission voted to adopt changes that included removing several controlled cow… more