Press Releases and Articles
Weekly Clearwater Steelhead Report (8/7/16)
| idfg-vosborn
This week on the Clearwater steelhead have been increasing in numbers resulting in areas where you can observe significant numbers of fish rolling. The best location has been in the area above the Camas Prairie Railroad bridge where there has been a few fish caught and kept this past week. Angler… more
Nine state records for catch-and-release fishing are still wide open
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho’s new catch-and-release records have been popular since the program launched on Jan. 1. with more than 55 entries so far. There are still opportunities to set a record no one can ever beat, and that’s getting a “first” into the record book.
Catch-and-release records are still open for… more
Ask Now to Hunt and Fish on Private Land
| idfg-pcooper
Indicators that Idaho's great fall hunting seasons are just around the corner are all around us. Archery targets are being set up for bowhunters to get in some pre-season practice before August 30 when many Idaho archery deer hunts open. The number of hunters coming to the Farragut Shooting Range to sight in rifles… more
Fish and Game Commission issues grizzly bear management proposal
| idfg-rphillips
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission on Monday, Aug. 8 approved a plan to limit the take of grizzly bears in Idaho as part of removing the Greater Yellowstone population from the federal list of threatened and endangered species. The plan supports an agreement among Idaho, Montana and Wyoming for state management of… more
Hunting Impacts of the Pioneer Fire - 8/8
| Anonymous (not verified)
Editor note: This article contains burn information that became dated as the Pioneer fire grew. However, the tag options remain accurate. This notice will remain while this is true. We continue to monitor the situation and will issue a press release and notice here if anything changes.Even as fall hunting seasons… more
Fire season in full swing
| idfg-rphillips
This summer has had fewer wildfires than last year, but people going fishing and hunting need to stay abreast of conditions and active fires. The Pioneer Fire between Idaho City and Lowman is currently the largest in the state, but it's not the only one. To see where fires are currently burning in Idaho, go to Fish… more
Don’t wait on Dworshak kokanee
| idfg-mdemick
Anglers should be excited about what was discovered during Idaho Department of Fish and Game’s recent kokanee survey of Dworshak Reservoir – fish are stacking up in the upper reservoir and their size is quite appealing.
The larger fish have begun their migration up the reservoir as… more
Sage-grouse season set
| idfg-mdemick
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission approved a restrictive season for sage-grouse.
The 2016 season will run from September 17 to September 23, with a daily bag limit of one bird, and a possession limit of two birds. The season will take place in the same areas as last year's hunt with the exception of re-… more
Fish, Scenery and History - Try a New Experience Off the Beaten Path
| idfg-dparrish
If you want a unique fishing trip off the beaten path - think about the area around Almo, Idaho. If you like to fish small streams, South Hills tributaries like Almo Creek contain Yellowstone cutthroat. If you have children and want to teach them how to fish - the pond at Castle Rocks… more
Wolf trapping certification courses scheduled in Salmon, Grangeville, and Lewiston
| idfg-mdemick
Idaho rules require prospective wolf trappers to successfully complete a Wolf Trapper Certification course before they can purchase wolf trapping tags.
For those planning to trap wolves this winter, certification courses will be held in:
Salmon: Saturday, August 13th, 9 am to 5 pm, Fish and Game… moreEnter now for second controlled hunt drawing
| idfg-mdemick
Didn't draw in the first round? It's not too late to apply for the second controlled hunt drawing for over 2,800 unclaimed tags.
The application period for the second drawing for deer, elk, pronghorn and black bear controlled hunt tags runs from August 5, through August 15.
Results of the drawing will… more
Last chance for Super Hunt drawing
| idfg-mdemick
Wednesday, August 10 is the last day to enter this year's Super Hunt drawing and a chance at winning the hunt of a lifetime.
Tags for two elk, two deer, two pronghorn hunts and one moose hunt will be drawn, as well as a "Super Hunt Combo" that will entitle the winner to hunt for all four species - elk, deer,… more
Get current fire information
| idfg-rphillips
Hunters and anglers, Fish and Game provides a clearinghouse of links on its fire page to help you plan your outings. Information includes current fires, area closures, maps, air quality indexes and more.
Red Top Pond gets big improvements for anglers
| idfg-rphillips
Anglers have another fishing opportunity and improved facilities at the Red Top Pond near Caldwell. Idaho Fish and Game recently added a fishing dock and parking area to the 10-acre pond. It has warmwater fish, such as bass and bluegill, which have existed for years and are self-sustaining populations.… more
Hunters still have options for big game controlled hunts
| idfg-mdemick
Hunters who were unsuccessful in the first drawing for controlled hunts in June have more chances with a second controlled hunt drawing and Super Hunts.
Second draw
Over 2,800 deer, elk, pronghorn and black bear controlled hunt tags will be available for hunters in the second controlled hunt drawing. … more
Second controlled hunt drawing list of available big game tags
| idfg-staff
NOTICE: These tags were available for 2016. 2017 tags will be available soon.
Over 2800 deer, elk, pronghorn and black bear controlled hunt tags will be available for hunters in the second controlled hunt drawing.
Hunters can apply for these tags during the second… more
Sockeye run to Sawtooth Basin already tops last year's total
| idfg-rphillips
Fish and Game officials reported that 85 sockeye have returned to the Sawtooth Basin near Stanley, compared with 56 last year. There's still about six weeks to go for this year's sockeye run.
River temperatures became lethal by mid summer last year, so fisheries managers trapped 35 sockeye at… more
Dworshak Kokanee Salmon Update - August 2016
| idfg-dparrish
Sean Wilson, Research Fisheries Biologist in the Clearwater Region, finished their annual trawl survey the last week in July on Dworshak Reservoir. Survey results indicated high kokanee salmon densities and larger than average size (10 - 11") - which he attributes to our BPA funded nutrient enhancement… more