Press Releases and Articles
F&G conservation officers seeking information about swan killed in Southwest Idaho
| idfg-bpearson
On November 9, 2023, a Fish and Game officer took a report of a dead juvenile swan at the 7-mile Slough Access near Emmett, Idaho. Based on the wounds on the swan, it was determined that the swan had been shot. Based on the body condition of the swan when it was recovered, officers believe the swan was shot… more
River otter trapping closes for the season in the Southwest Region
| idfg-bpearson
The river otter harvest quota for Idaho’s Southwest Region was reached on Thursday, Dec. 7. As a result, the otter season for the Southwest closes at 11:59 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11.
Any otter trapped in the Southwest Region after 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 11 must be surrendered to the Idaho Department… more
Winter wildlife work in the Clearwater Region
| idfg-jbruns
You may have been wondering, what do wildlife biologists do this time of year?! Well, even though we typically think of the 'field season' as the spring/summer, a large portion of wildlife work is conducted throughout the winter season. Wildlife staff will be busy conducting aerial surveys and capture work throughout… more
Big game population surveys to occur through early January throughout the Magic Valley Region
| idfg-tthompson
Over the next several weeks wildlife biologists from Fish and Game’s Magic Valley Region will be flying mule deer surveys across many of the region’s game management units. The purpose of these surveys is to gather abundance and herd composition information which is used by game managers to evaluate population trends,… more
The State of Deer and Elk: Elk Nutrition (VIDEO)
| idfg-cliess
In the eighth episode of Fish and Game’s ‘State of Deer and Elk’ series, Fish and Game Regional Wildlife Habitat Biologist, Deborah Monzingo, discusses the importance of elk nutrition and the role it plays in population management.
Itchin’ for some fishin’? Now is a great time to go after this ‘mountain’ fishing opportunity
| idfg-cliess
Looking for an excuse to wader up and tie on some flies or jigs? Look no further than one of Idaho’s native unsung heroes: the mountain whitefish.
Southeast Region Winter Feeding Advisory Committee Meeting scheduled for Dec. 12
| idfg-jjackson
Date: Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Address: Idaho Fish and Game Southeast Region Office, 1345 Barton Road, Pocatello, ID
Call-in… more
F&G officers seek information about mule deer shot and left to waste near Weiser
| idfg-bpearson
Idaho Fish and Game conservation officers in the Southwest Region are seeking information about a mule deer that was shot near Weiser and left to waste sometime between Saturday, Nov. 18 and the late morning of Sunday, Nov. 19.
Conservation officers located the deer in an agricultural field right off of Weiser… more
Helicopter flights to survey big game near Salmon and Challis are underway
| idfg-mdemick
Idaho Fish and Game staff in early December took to the air to get a closer look at deer numbers, including several low-level helicopter surveys planned in the Salmon and Challis areas. The purpose is to gather abundance and herd composition information that helps game managers understand population numbers and… more
Upper Salmon River Steelhead Update - 12/05/2023
| idfg-bbeller
Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for December 5th, 2023. The data for this report was collected between Monday, November 27th and Sunday, December 3rd.
Cold temperatures and winter storms made for tough fishing over the past week on the Upper Salmon River. Angler effort… more
Steelhead Habitat Restoration in the Potlatch River: Part 1- Introduction to Stream Restoration
| idfg-jbruns
The Potlatch River basin in north-central Idaho is home to an endangered population of wild steelhead. Due to a variety of factors, including historic land use practices, wild steelhead numbers in the Potlatch River have been declining. Idaho Fish and Game and partner organizations have been conducting a large-scale… more
Fish and Game completes fish surveys following quagga mussel treatment
| idfg-tthompson
Quagga mussels, an invasive species capable of causing harm to waterways, fish populations and fisheries, were found in the Snake River near Twin Falls by the Idaho Department of Agriculture in September 2023. Immediately afterwards, Idaho Fish and Game assisted the Department of Agriculture in their evaluation of… more
Raise the Steaks: 5 tips and styles for processing your deer and elk meat a new way
| idfg-cliess
It’s hard to beat a well-prepped, perfectly cooked steak – especially after all the time and effort you spent hauling it out of the mountains. But other methods of preparation can be just as satisfying. All it takes is a little bit of work and some kitchen ingenuity.
Now, if you’re as devout a steak snob… more
Evening Lecture Series-Wild Horse Management
| idfg-sfocht
The MK Nature Center's evening lecture series for adults will host the last lecture for 2023 on December 5th. Sam Mattise, retired BLM employee will discuss how horses live in Idaho, their impact on habitat and their management. This lecture is free and open to the public, and designed for adults. Join us from 6:30-8… more
'Why can nonresidents buy tags on Dec. 1?' That question and more answered.
| idfg-rphillips
Hunters have asked Fish and Game staff a number of questions about the nonresident tag sale, including residents asking about the timing of the sale.
Here’s a quick explanation:
Why do nonresidents buy tags on Dec. 1?
The Dec. 1 sale date is to allow nonresidents more time to plan their… more
Snapshots of deer migration over the new Highway 21 overpass
| idfg-bpearson
Fish and Game cameras have been capturing photos of deer migrating over the new Cervidae Peak Wildlife Overpass on Highway 21 in Southwest Idaho.
Cameras have been in place for just a few weeks, but are already showing use of the overpass. Here are some shots from those cameras from a few days in November… more
Hunters using e-bikes are reminded to be aware of motor vehicle use restrictions on public lands
| idfg-bpearson
Idaho Fish and Game’s Conservation Officers are noticing a trend of hunters running afoul of motor vehicle use restrictions on public lands by using e-bikes and incorrectly assuming motorized vehicle restrictions do not apply to them.
No matter how you slice it, e-bikes are motorized vehicles in Idaho – whether… more