Press Releases and Articles
F&G biologists believe walleye are now established and reproducing in Lake Lowell
| idfg-bpearson
Fish and Game biologists learned on Oct. 10 that Lake Lowell now likely has a reproducing population of walleye. While the effects to Lake Lowell and other area fisheries are uncertain at this point, they are concerned about what this might mean for this fishery and others in Southwest Idaho.
During a recent… more
Black bear frequenting Salmon neighborhoods lethally removed by Fish and Game
| idfg-jbrower
Over the past several weeks an adult black bear had been routinely seen in Salmon, raising concerns since it continued to show no natural fear towards community residents. The bear had become habituated to living in and around city residents and frequently obtained food rewards, including fruit that had fallen from… more
F&G transfers warmwater fish to Treasure Valley Community Ponds
| idfg-bpearson
Anglers can expect a boost to warmwater fishing opportunities at six local community ponds in the Treasure Valley after receiving more than 10,000 fish from the Deer Flat Lowline Canal that were salvaged and transferred by Fish and Game staff.
Update: BLM to conduct prescribed burn in John Evans Canyon west of Malad as soon as Oct. 16 and 17.
| idfg-jjackson
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Falls District in cooperation with Idaho Department of Fish and Game will conduct a 264-acre prescribed burn in John Evans Canyon, 8 miles west of Malad this month. Smoke will be visible from Malad and the I-15 corridor.
“The planned prescribed fire will target 264 acres… more
Sportsmen’s access sites on upper Salmon River, North Fork boat ramp now open
| idfg-mdemick
Construction work to improve several Fish and Game Sportsmen’s Access sites along the upper Salmon River and improvements to the North Fork boat ramp has been completed. All temporary closures have been lifted.
Conflicts continue with bear in Salmon
| idfg-mdemick
While Idaho Fish and Game is very aware of a bear frequenting several locations within the city limits of Salmon, efforts to capture it has been challenging.
Three elk shot out of season and left to waste near Kepps Crossing
| idfg-jbrower
On Oct. 12, Fish and Game Officers discovered three dead elk that were shot and left to waste on private property near the Kepps Crossing Road east of Idaho Falls in Bonneville County. All three elk were determined to have been killed on the morning of Oct. 12, and included a 6-point bull, a cow and a calf. No season… more
Upper Salmon River Steelhead Update - 10/10/2023
| idfg-bbeller
Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for October 10th, 2023. The data discussed in this report was collected between Monday, October 2nd and Sunday, October 8th.
The weather was excellent during the first full week of October, and we did have a few anglers report catching… more
Salmon Region irrigators asked to contact Fish and Game before turning water off
| idfg-mdemick
With the irrigation season winding down and efforts to keep fish out of ditches, local irrigators who divert water from area rivers and streams are asked to call Idaho Fish and Game’s Fish Screen Program at 756-6022 several days before shutting off their water for the season.
Be a Good Witness: How citizens play a vital role in solving wildlife crime
| idfg-jberl
Every year, Idaho Fish and Game conservation officers rely on citizen reports to identify and investigate wildlife violations throughout the state. Without dedicated sportsmen and women doing the right thing — making the call and reporting — many wildlife violations would go undetected, undocumented and unsolved.… more
Fish and Game and the Idaho State Department of Agriculture actively monitor for fish mortalities during quagga mussel treatment in the Snake River
| idfg-tthompson
Idaho Fish and Game and Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) staff are monitoring the Snake River for fish mortalities as a result of the chelated copper treatment for quagga mussels. It was anticipated that there would be significant fish mortality in the six-mile segment of the river once treatment began.… more
Youth hunting season opens in the Clearwater Region Saturday, Oct. 7
| idfg-jbruns
No plans this weekend? No Problem! The statewide youth pheasant season begins this Saturday, October 7th, and runs through Friday, October 13th. This is the perfect opportunity to introduce the youth in your life to upland hunting. Here in the Clearwater Region, Fish and Game will stock two pheasant release locations… more
Portion of Cecil D. Andrus WMA will be closed Oct. 22-24 for aerial herbicide application
| idfg-bpearson
An aerial herbicide application will close a portion of Cecil D. Andrus WMA from Oct. 22 through Oct. 24 to the public (both motorized and non-motorized traffic). The Grade Creek access road and the surrounding area (see map below) will be closed during the herbicide application.
Barring any unforeseen changes… more
Landowners in CWD project area authorized to harvest additional deer
| idfg-jbruns
To monitor for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) and lower the potential for it to spread outside of the CWD positive area, Idaho Fish and Game is offering landowners within and adjacent to the Slate Creek “Hot Spot” area an authorization to harvest additional deer on their private lands or lands that they lease. This CWD… more
(VIDEO): How to preserve evidence of sex and species on a big game animal
| idfg-cliess
Failure to leave evidence of sex and species naturally attached to a big game animal remains one of the most common violations detected at Idaho Fish and Game check stations, so in order to help hunters, Fish and Game staff have created a helpful video (below) that walk you through how to leave evidence of sex and… more
F&G opens opportunity to comment on multiple proposed rulemaking changes
| idfg-cliess
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission has approved the following proposed rulemaking:
Chapter 6: Rules Governing Classification and Protection of Wildlife (ZBR Rewrite) Chapter 8: Rules Governing Taking of Big Game Animals – Section 406 Special Weapons Seasons – Muzzleloader Chapter 11: Rules Governing Fish (… more
F&G seeks input on muzzleloader ammunition proposed rule
| idfg-cliess
Idaho Fish and Game is seeking public input on a proposed rule change that would allow projectiles made of metal or metal alloy, and with accuracy tips and pressure bases, to be used in hunting seasons designated as “muzzleloader only.”
This would be a change to the existing rule that only allows a patched… more
Rainbow trout stocking schedule for October 2023 in the Magic Valley Region
| idfg-tthompson
Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Magic Valley Region will be stocking approximately 36,450 10-12” catchable-sized rainbow trout in October. All stocking dates and numbers of fish are approximate.
Stocking of all waters is tentative and dependent on river/lake/pond conditions (angler safety concerns);… more