Press Releases and Articles
Keep a clean camp to avoid bear conflicts
| idfg-mdemick
With summer temperatures continuing to increase and natural food sources for bears becoming harder to find, potential for human interactions with bears are on the rise.
With thousands of campers, anglers, and hikers venturing outdoors, Idaho Fish and Game encourages people to be mindful of their food and… more
Mile Marker 14 Fire prompts closure of Boise River Wildlife Management Area
| idfg-mdemick
Because of the Mile Marker 14 wildfire burning northeast of Boise, Idaho Fish and Game closed portions of its Boise River Wildlife Management Area (WMA) to the public.
Areas closed to all public entry until further notice include the Highland Valley Road, the burned area on both… more
First sockeye of 2016 arrives in Stanley
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho Fish and Game crews welcomed the first sockeye of the summer back to the Stanley area on Tuesday, July 19. The fish completed a 900-mile journey that included crossing through eight dams and swimming 6,500 vertical feet of elevation from the ocean to Stanley.
Hopefully, it will be followed by more… more
Rainbow Trout Stocking Schedule
| Anonymous (not verified)
Personnel from Fish and Game's McCall and Nampa Hatcheries will be releasing more than 29,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during August.
Location Week Stocked Number of Trout
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Mile Marker 14 Fire Continues to Burn on a Portion of Boise River WMA
| Anonymous (not verified)
The fire began Tuesday afternoon near Hilltop Summit on State Highway 21. Afternoon winds quickly helped the fire expand to several hundred acres.
The fire has grown to an estimated 3,500+ acres and remains un-contained. For these and other reasons, Fish and Game is asking the public to stay out of the burned… more
Office Parking Under Construction
| idfg-ksayer
Please excuse our dust...and the inconvenience you may experience when visiting the Southeast Region Office in Pocatello over the next two weeks. Tuesday July 19 through August 2, 2016, the road leading into the regional office, as well as the main parking for the office, is under construction. … more
Sandhill crane tags available starting August 1
| idfg-mdemick
Hunters are reminded that Sandhill crane will be available on a first-come first-served basis beginning at 10 a.m. (MDT) August 1.
Tags can be purchased at Fish and Game license vendors, online at https://idfg.idaho.gov, or with a credit card by calling (800) 554-8685.
Hunters… more
Super Hunts live up to their names in 2015
| idfg-rphillips
There’s time to apply for Idaho’s best hunts, but it's going fast. The deadline to apply for Super Hunts is Aug. 10, and you can buy as many chances you want. Super Hunt tags are available for deer, elk, moose, pronghorn, and one Super Hunt combo, which includes one tag for each of those species.
If you’… more
McCall Area Alpine Wildlife
| idfg-rberkley
As snow melts from the mountains around McCall, various critters that make their home in these high alpine regions begin their breeding and feeding season. Idaho Fish and Game will be out in some of these areas this summer looking for some of Idaho’s Species of Greatest Conservation Need.
Hoary… moreFish and Game proposes 2016 Sage-grouse season
| idfg-mdemick
Fish and Game is seeking public input on sage-grouse hunting proposals for the 2016 season.
Fish and Game is seeking comments on two options for the 2016 sage-grouse season. Option 1 is the same as the season offered in 2015. Option 2 would re-open Elmore County east and south of U.S.… more
SGS Field Version to Coordinator Version
| idfg-ebrown
If you mistakenly change your SGSA.mdb from a coordinator version to a field version, and you want to change it back to a coordinator version so may upload data, then do the following.
Open the SGS application, confirm you are using the SGSA.mdb that you want to change back to a coordinator version.
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Trout Fishing on the St. Joe is in Full Swing
| idfg-mcorsi
Fly fishing has been good to downright hot on the St. Joe this year. Flows are now getting low enough that most of the river is wadeable. Last year's trend surveys showed the abundance of 12 inch and bigger fish has continued to improve.
More Chinook released in the Boise River
| idfg-mdemick
A third round of Chinook salmon was stocked in the Boise River Thursday, July 14.
Idaho Fish and Game released close to 150 salmon, a mixture of adults and Jacks, at the Glenwood, West Parkcenter, Barber Park and Americana release sites.
There is no parking available at… more
Boise River Chinook Fishery - July 2016
| idfg-dparrish
If you are a novice Chinook salmon angler and live in the Boise area - take advantage of the recent stocking of Chinook in the Boise River. Fishing pressure has been light and flows are ideal for angling. Another load of fish will likely be delivered the later part of the week.
Visit our… more
Bragg'n About Bass Fishing in Idaho
| idfg-dparrish
When you talk about angling in Idaho, most people automatically think: rainbow trout, cutthroat (State fish), majestic Chinook Salmon, steelhead or the hardy sockeye. Only a select few will mention bass. These are probably the most dedicated anglers who don't want their secret revealed to… more
See a Chinook Salmon
| idfg-dparrish
If you've never seen a Chinook salmon "up-close and personal" - now is the time. Fish hatcheries at Rapid River Hatchery near Riggins, Sawtooth Hatchery near Stanley, Pahsimeroi Hatchery near Challis and the McCall Trap on the South Fork Salmon River are all catching and holding Chinook… more
Hunt Idaho Expo: back by popular demand Aug. 26-27
| idfg-jbruns
Idaho Fish and Game is hosting the second annual two-day event entitled “HUNT IDAHO: Connecting Mountains to Meals: Preparing you for your next hunting adventure!"
It will be Friday, Aug. 26 from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Lewis-Clark Wildlife Club Shooting Range at 27007 Tom Beale Road near Lapwai… more
Fish and Game officials will review Sawtooth Zone elk tags after quick sale
| idfg-mdemick
By Roger Phillips, Idaho Fish and Game public information specialist
High demand for limited tags in the popular Sawtooth elk zone caused a quick sell out on Sunday, July 10, so Fish and Game will review its options to alleviate the buyers’ rush for those tags.
Due to increased interest, Fish and Game… more