Press Releases and Articles
Grizzly bear mistakenly shot and killed by a hunter in Unit 6
| idfg-tjross
On June 10, a hunter shot and killed a subadult male grizzly bear he mistook for a black bear.
The bear was killed in unit 6 of Idaho’s Panhandle, an area not commonly used by grizzly bears. After identifying the bear at the scene as a grizzly, the hunter contacted Idaho Fish and Game and has cooperated with the… more
Vamos A Pescar! Fish and Game hosts fishing event at Freedom Park Pond in Burley
| idfg-tthompson
Staff from the Magic Valley Region and Lee Family Radio will be hosting Vamos a Pescar, a free fishing event on Saturday, June 22, at Freedom Park Pond in Burley.
The event will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Spanish-speaking staff and volunteers will be assisting at this special event aimed at welcoming and… more
F&G Commission approves summer Chinook seasons to start June 20
| idfg-cliess
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission met via conference call and approved summer Chinook salmon seasons for the Upper Salmon and Lochsa rivers. The seasons will open Thursday, June 20 and remain open four days per week (Thursday-Sunday) on the Upper Salmon River and seven days per week on the Lochsa River until harvest… more
Little Salmon / South Fork Salmon Update: June 11, 2024
| idfg-jmessner
Hey Everyone!
Here’s an update on the Rapid River Run and the South Fork Salmon River fisheries for this week.
Rapid River Run
It was a fun weekend on the Little Salmon and in section 3 on the Lower Salmon! We estimated a total of 241 adults harvested in section 3 on the Lower Salmon, and 190… more
Spring Chinook Salmon Fishing Update 6/11/2024: Rapid River Run, Hells Canyon, and Clearwater River Fisheries
| idfg-jdupont
Hi everybody.
It is time for my weekly spring Chinook Salmon update (June 11, 2024). There is only one closure this week – the Clearwater River between Cherrylane Bridge and Orofino Bridge. Please read the Clearwater River Fishery section below if this is an area you like to fish.
HARVEST… more
Island Park man shoots grizzly in defense-of-life
| idfg-jbrower
On the night of June 6, an Island Park resident shot and killed a yearling male grizzly as it charged the man’s girlfriend in front of their home near Last Chance.
The man said he and his girlfriend were exiting their vehicle and heading into the house when she screamed, drawing his attention to a bear running… more
Chinook fishing closes on portion of Clearwater River from the Cherrylane Bridge to Orofino Bridge
| idfg-cliess
The sport fishery for Chinook salmon in the Clearwater River from Cherrylane Bridge to the Orofino Bridge closes on Friday, June 14 because the harvest objectives for that section of river have been met.
Spring Chinook fishing continues on other sections of the Clearwater, Snake, and Salmon river systems. To see… more
F&G Commission meeting via teleconference at 9 a.m. MDT on June 12
| idfg-cliess
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet Wednesday, June 12 at 9 a.m. MDT via conference call. People can attend in person at Fish and Game’s Headquarters Office in Boise or any regional Fish and Game office to listen in.
There will be no opportunity for public comment or questions during the meeting… more
Free Fishing Day and IDFG 125 Year Celebration in Salmon a Success
| idfg-mdemick
Close to 50 youth participated in the 29th Annual Free Fishing Day Derby held Saturday, June 8 at Kid’s Creek Pond in Salmon. The derby is held every June during Idaho's Free Fishing Day.
Fish and Game offers fishing events in the Magic Valley for new anglers
| idfg-tthompson
Families and individuals looking for a fun outdoor activity during the months of June and July 2024 are encouraged to check out the Idaho Fish and Game Take Me Fishing trailer events scheduled across the Magic Valley.
No matter the age or experience level, everyone is invited to come down to any or… more
Seventeen Idaho hunters draw Super Hunt tags, second drawing deadline is Aug. 10
| idfg-cliess
Draw results for the first round of Super Hunt applications have been announced. Roughly 130,000 hunters applied for the first Super Hunt drawing. Of those, 46,463 were for eight deer tags, 38,089 were for eight elk tags, 10,309 were for eight pronghorn tags, 23,489 were for one moose tag and 11,532 entries were for… more
New concrete toilet structure now installed at Deer Creek Reservoir
| idfg-jbruns
Fish and Game is happy to report that the new and improved concrete toilet at Deer Creek Reservoir is now fully installed and ready for use. Fishing and Boating Access Foreman, Kevin Jones says, "projects like these can really enhance the experience for our local anglers. The old toilet structure had seen some wear and… more
Angler assistance is critical to managing invasive walleye in salmon and steelhead waters
| idfg-rphillips
Salmon and steelhead are valuable resources to Idaho that already face many challenges, and they don’t need more, particularly from illegally introduced walleye that have been creeping up the Snake River. Walleye are voracious, predatory fish that can consume young salmon and steelhead that are rearing, or migrating,… more
Buzz on over to the MK Nature Center to ‘Celebrate Pollinators’ on Saturday, June 15
| idfg-cliess
Idaho Fish and Game’s MK Nature Center is hosting its annual Celebrating Pollinators event on June 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This family-friendly event will be held at the MK Nature Center, located at 600 South Walnut Street in Boise.
The cost is $5 per person, ages 3 and over. Various education stations… more
Come celebrate 2024 Free Fishing Day at one of Clearwater Region's events
| idfg-jbruns
The Clearwater Region will be hosting four main events as part of Idaho's annual Free Fishing Day on Saturday, June 8th. Staff will be available to provide fishing instruction, fishing rods will be available to check-out and bait will be provided. Although FREE Fishing is all day, events will run from 9am-noon at the… more
Rainbow trout stocking schedule for June 2024 in the Clearwater Region
| idfg-jbruns
Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Clearwater Region will be stocking almost 39,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout in June. All stocking dates and numbers of fish are approximate.
Don’t forget to purchase your 2024 fishing license!
Stocking of all waters is tentative and dependent on river/lake/pond… more
Closed season elk shot and left to waste near Whitebird, ID
| idfg-jbruns
On Memorial Day weekend, a cow elk was shot out of season east of White Bird off of the Free Use Road (Forest Service Road #243). This stretch of road receives a fair amount of traffic from sportsmen and public alike. No attempt was made to salvage the meat. It is probable that motorists or sportsmen… more
Important dates to help plan your June
| idfg-cliess
From tags sales to general season openers, there’s a lot happening in Idaho during June that you should be aware of. Staying in the loop can be the difference between applying for that coveted controlled hunt tag and watching from the sidelines.
Be sure to stay up to date on all Fish and Game happenings. Here… more