Press Releases and Articles
Application period for F&G Commission Community Challenge Grants is open until April 15
| idfg-rphillips
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission's Community Challenge Grant program is open for applications March 1 though April 15. Grants provide competitive funding for officially recognized nonprofit organizations to implement projects that are broadly supported by the local sporting community and enhance fish and wildlife… more
Southwest Region rainbow trout stocking schedule - March
| idfg-bpearson
Fish and Game staff will be stocking more than 19,000 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) trout at the following locations across the Southwest Region in March. All stocked fish are rainbow trout. All stocking dates and numbers of fish are approximate and may change without notice due to… more
Fish and Game and Idaho Power Company test hatchery Snake River white sturgeon to ensure they can reproduce in the wild
| idfg-tthompson
The first year-class of white sturgeon reared in the new Niagara Springs Sturgeon Hatchery recently underwent genetic testing to ensure that all fish released into the Snake River are capable of reproducing. These fish are unique from a typical hatchery fish, like rainbow trout, which are typically sterile when they… more
F&G fish hatcheries are back open for public tours
| idfg-bgrant
Idaho Fish & Game's fish hatcheries are back open to the public for tours.
In today’s world, it’s difficult to find an inexpensive place to take the kids for a fun-filled afternoon. One opportunity that is sure to be a good time for everyone is a visit to your local Fish and Game fish hatchery. Fish and… more
Timber harvest scheduled for portions of McArthur Lake Wildlife Management Area beginning March 1
| idfg-tjross
A bit of change is on the horizon for McArthur Lake WMA in North Idaho’s Boundary County. A multi-benefit forest management harvest is planned to begin on March 1 and will be completed as quickly as possible.
The harvest will occur east of Highway 95, and it will:
clear… more
Lake Cascade and Payette Lake ice conditions - Feb. 23, 2022
| idfg-mthomas
On Wednesday, February 23 we checked conditions on Cascade and Payette Lakes. Surface and ice conditions remain favorable for travel on both lakes. However, on Payette Lake, surface conditions have become slightly less favorable with a layer of slush forming over the ice. Snow is forecasted later this… more
F&G seeking information about mule deer illegally killed in Boise
| idfg-bpearson
Fish and Game conservation officers are asking the public for information regarding a two-point mule deer buck that was illegally killed in Boise on February 12, 2022.
Fish and Game conservation officer Joshua Leal responded to a report of a dead deer on Goddard St., near Capital High School, on the morning of… more
Idaho Fish and Game Advisory Committee Meeting - March 2, 2022
| idfg-scassinelli
Idaho Fish and Game Advisory Committee
Meeting and Agenda
Wednesday, March 2, 2022, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. MST
Idaho Fish and Game Headquarters Office
600 S. Walnut
Boise, Idaho
Video conference link… more
F&G Advisory Committee will meet March 2 in person and on Zoom
| idfg-cliess
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game’s Sportsmen and Landowner Advisory Committee will be meeting on March 2 in Boise at Fish and Game’s headquarters office. The meeting is open to the public and will be streamed live via Zoom.
When: Wednesday, March 2, 2022 Where: 600 S. Walnut St., Boise Time: 9 a.m. to 4… more
Fish and Game conducting deer and pronghorn capture operations in the Magic Valley
| idfg-tthompson
Over the next week Fish and Game biologists from the Magic Valley Region will be conducting capture operations of mule deer and pronghorn from a low-flying helicopter. Both deer and pronghorn will be captured using net guns deployed by a gunner in the helicopter. Once captured, the animals will be fitted with GPS… more
Hunters can comment on proposed changes for 2022 deer and elk seasons from Feb. 22 through March 13
| idfg-rphillips
Hunters and other interested parties can comment on proposed changes to the 2022 deer and elk seasons from Feb. 22 through March 13. Proposals are in response to the first-ever detection of Chronic Wasting Disease in Unit 14, as well as a recurrence of another disease that unexpectedly reduced whitetails herds in… more
Citizen Shooting Range Advisory Committee Meeting - February 24, 2022
| idfg-staff
Citizen Shooting Range Advisory Committee
Meeting and Agenda
Thursday, February 24, 2022, 6 p.m. MST
Idaho Fish and Game Headquarters Office
600 S. Walnut St. Boise
Live stream via Zoom: https://… more
Feb. 22 Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report
| idfg-bbeller
Fish and Game personnel began interviewing steelhead anglers between the Middle Fork Salmon River confluence and Challis during the week of February 14th. Angler effort increased slightly during the weekend but was relatively low throughout the week. The highest amount of angler effort was observed in location code 17… more
F&G Citizen Shooting Range Advisory Committee to meet Feb. 24
| idfg-rphillips
Citizen Shooting Range Advisory Committee will meet online at 6 p.m.on Feb. 24 via Zoom, or people can attend in person 600 S. Walnut St. in Boise to observe the meeting online. No public comment will be taken at the meeting.
People can join the Zoom meeting by logging onto: https://zoom.us/j/92207944972… more
Shed hunt responsibly to protect big game animals
| idfg-cliess
On Feb. 2, Punxsutawney Phil – aka, the fuzzy little varmint that miraculously forecasts the winter-spring transition on Groundhog’s Day – indicated there would be six more weeks of winter this year. The bigger takeaway from Mr. Phil is an important reminder that winter is not over for wintering deer and elk, so keep… more
Bobcat check-in on Feb. 25 in Grangeville
| idfg-jbruns
Attention Trappers! A bobcat check-in will be held at Senior Citizens Center in Grangeville, 108 Grangeville Truck Rte on Friday, February 25th from 3-5:30pm. Each trapper will be charged a $1.75 administration fee and $3 per pelt.
Contact the regional office (208) 799-5010 for more information. … more
What you need to know about hunter education opportunities in the Panhandle and elsewhere in the state
| idfg-tjross
Idaho Fish and Game is excited to offer instructor-led hunter, bowhunter and combination classes along with new and exciting hunting and shooting sports skills classes!
Online hunter education is a great resource and will still be available for people wishing to take that route. Check out this story to… more
Lake Cascade and Payette Lake ice conditions - Feb. 16, 2022
| idfg-mthomas
On Wednesday, February 16 we checked conditions on Cascade and Payette Lakes. Surface and ice conditions remain favorable for travel on both lakes. Please be aware of warm daily highs leading into the weekend, followed by some snow forecasted on Sunday. On Lake Cascade, we do not recommend using wheeled… more