Press Releases and Articles
Cougar in Boise is a reminder we all live near wildlife
| idfg-rphillips
A Boise police officer recently responded to a call after a resident reported seeing a mountain lion in the Table Rock area. There have been no other recent reports of cat activity in the area, however, it serves as a reminder that no matter where you live in Idaho, you're probably close to wildlife and may encounter… more
Fish and Game seeks comments on several proposed rule changes
| idfg-mdemick
Idaho Fish and Game is launching a negotiated rule making process and wants to hear from the public concerning six proposed rule changes.
Summaries of the rule proposals include:
Nonresident Tag Limit and Outfitter Allocation in Unlimited Control Hunts: Create authority for non-outfitted nonresident… more
Hiker and dogs injured by bear near Priest Lake
| idfg-pcooper
Contact: Phil Cooper, 208-818-1844
A 60-year old woman and her dogs were attacked and injured by a bear shortly after 9 am PDT, Tuesday July 4 near Priest Lake in Bonner County, Idaho.
The attack occurred on the Chipmunk Rapids trail near the Priest Lake Visitors Center on the southwest corner of the… more
Public meetings set to consider Priest Lake fishery management
| idfg-mdemick
Fishing has long been one of the main attractions on Priest Lake and Upper Priest Lake. However, fishing at these scenic lakes has changed a great deal over time.
Historically, the fishery was supported by three native sport fish, westslope cutthroat trout, bull trout, and mountain whitefish. Fishing for… more
Trap avoidance seminar offered for pet owners
| idfg-mdemick
Idaho Fish and Game Hunter Education Technician John Kunkle will conduct a trap awareness seminar for pet owners on July 22 from 10 a.m. to noon. The seminar will be held at the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, 2885 W Kathleen Ave, Coeur d’Alene.
There is no charge to attend. Advance registration is… more
Capped resident elk tags go on sale in early July
| idfg-mdemick
Resident hunters wanting to purchase a general season elk tag in a capped zone will need to keep two dates in mind in early July.
On Monday, July 10, all resident capped elk zone tags, except for the Sawtooth Zone, go on sale at 10 a.m. (MDT) at Fish and Game offices, license vendors, with a credit card by… more
Controlled hunt results available, pick up tags by August 1
| idfg-mdemick
Big game hunters who were successful in drawing controlled hunt tags for deer, elk, pronghorn, fall turkey and black bear have until midnight Mountain Daylight Time, Tuesday, August 1 to buy their tags.
Applicants can find out if they drew a tag by checking the controlled hunt drawing results on the Idaho Fish… more
Fish and Game Commission to meet in Bonners Ferry July 26-27
| idfg-mdemick
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet July 26 and 27 in Bonners Ferry.
A public hearing will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 26 at the Best Western Kootenai River Inn, 7169 Plaza Street. Persons wanting to address the commission on any topic having to do with Fish and Game business may do so at the… more
Upper Priest Lake Native Fish Conservation
| idfg-adux
Native Bull Trout and Westslope Cutthroat have been the target of Upper Priest Lake anglers throughout history. These native species continue to provide good fishing opportunity, but not without some assistance. Since the early 1990’s, non-native Lake Trout have been present in Upper Priest Lake. Lake Trout generally… more
Clearwater Region Chinook Update (6/30/17)
| idfg-vosborn
Good Morning Everyone:
I have an update on the main Salmon River fishery from Time Zone Bridge to Short’s Creek. At the end of fishing hours this Sunday July 2nd this river section will close. There are no changes to the fishery within the interval that started this morning; but, this section will close at the… more
WILD About Bats Workshop for Teachers Coming to Pocatello in July
| idfg-jjackson
Bats take flight every evening throughout Idaho (except when hibernating) to work Mother Nature’s night shift-- controlling crop pests, munching on mosquitoes, and even slaying a few scorpions.
Learn more about the world’s only flying mammals by taking WILD About Bats, one of the newest workshops to join the… more
Grizzly bear research trapping to begin in Caribou-Targhee National Forest
| idfg-mdemick
ISLAND PARK – As part of ongoing efforts to monitor the distribution of grizzly bears in the Yellowstone Ecosystem, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game will begin pre-baiting and scientific trapping operations in Island Park and Centennial Mountain areas.
Trapping operations can involve a variety of… more
Fish Creek Reservoir - good water means stocking
| idfg-dmegargle
Fish Creek Reservoir got stocked this year since storage and summer flows will allow for longer fishing opportunities. Hayspur Hatchery staff stocked around 2,000 10-inch trout today (June 29th). It's been quite a while since we stocked it. New opportunity. Go get 'em!
Public Health Advisory Listed on Mormon Reservoir: Blue-Green Algae Related
| idfg-dmegargle
Mormon Reservoir - A Public Health Advisory related to blue-green algae toxins has been issued on June 23, 2017. There were hopes the high water and cooler spring might stave off a repeat of 2016, but it appears as though conditions are such that a hazardous algae bloom in Mormon Reservoir has warranted a Public… more
Panhandle Lowland Lakes Offer Great Trout Fishing
| idfg-cwatkins
Idaho anglers enjoy fishing for trout, and anglers in the northern part of the state are no exception. The Panhandle region offers a variety of trout fishing opportunities—some are well known, but others not so much. For many, talk of trout fishing brings to mind places like the Coeur d’Alene River, St. Joe River,… more
Clearwater Region Chinook Update (6/27/17)
| idfg-vosborn
Here's the latest update on last week’s Chinook fisheries on the Salmon River around Riggins, Hell’s Canyon and the Lochsa River. I’ve included some more detailed information on the status of each of the fisheries below; but, bottom-line, all three fisheries are staying open this coming week. Hell’s Canyon and… more
Chinook seasons to close on Lower Salmon and section of Upper Salmon
| idfg-mdemick
To minimize fishery impacts on the hatchery and natural origin fish destined to spawning areas and hatchery facilities in the Salmon River Basis upstream of the Little Salmon River, Idaho Fish and Game will close fishing for Chinook salmon in two river sections of the Salmon River effective the end of fishing hours… more
Big game controlled hunt drawing results online
| idfg-mdemick
Hunters who applied for elk, deer, pronghorn, fall turkey and black bear controlled hunts can check online to see whether they were successful in the recent computerized drawing.
Drawing results are now available at: http://idfg.idaho.gov/CH.
Applicants can enter their hunting license number and follow… more