Press Releases and Articles
F&G Commission expands coho fishing to include the Snake River, Fall Chinook run may exceed forecast
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The Fish and Game Commission approved a coho Salmon season on the Snake River that started on September 3, and the coho season on the Clearwater River opened Sept. 1, which means there's a coho salmon season in both the Snake and Clearwater rivers for the first time in over 100 years.
Fish and Game is able to… more
Announcement: Email for Idaho Fish and Game temporarily unavailable
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Email service continues to be intermittent.
Thank you for your patience during the interval when email is unavailable.
As always, if you have time-sensitive issues to address with Idaho Fish and Game, please consider calling our offices.
Background:
The email system for Idaho Fish… more
F&G Commission lowers bag limit for steelhead to one per day in most rivers
| idfg-rphillips
At a special meeting, Idaho Fish and Game Commission reduced the bag limit for steelhead anglers to one fish per day and three in possession. The new bag limit runs through Dec. 31, which is the end of the fall season. The bag limit applies to the following sections:
Salmon River from its mouth to 100 yards … more
Idaho Steelhead Update (9/1/21)
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Idaho’s Steelhead Update
September 1, 2021
By Joe DuPont
Hi everybody. I know many people plan their time off to steelhead fish in Idaho and have been eagerly waiting to hear what Idaho’s steelhead run… more
White-tailed deer test positive for Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease throughout the Clearwater Region
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Fish and Game wildlife staff continues to monitor the extent of the disease causing deer to die across the region. Multiple samples taken from dead deer across the Clearwater Region have come back positive for the Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) virus.
Outbreaks of EHD are not uncommon to white-tailed… more
F&G alerting Idaho City residents of dog-aggressive coyotes on Buena Vista Trail near airport
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On the morning of Aug. 30, Idaho Fish and Game staff received a report of coyotes acting aggressively towards a dog on the Buena Vista Trail near the airport in Idaho City.
According to the reporting party, a woman was hiking with her dog in the area on Monday morning when they were chased for approximately a… more
Hatchery highlights for September: Notable fish stockings around the state
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Idaho Fish and Game is stocking almost 95,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout throughout the state in September. With so many fish stocked in so many places, it can be hard for anglers to sift through the stocking forecasts and records to identify noteworthy stocking events. To make it easier, we asked Fish and Game… more
More trout headed to southeast Idaho fisheries in September
| idfg-jjackson
Fall isn’t just for hunting! It’s also a great time of year to wet a fly or dunk a worm in your favorite fishery. Personnel from Idaho Fish and Game’s hatcheries in the Southeast Region will be releasing over 18,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at various locations during September! Fish on!
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Archery deer and elk seasons open Aug. 30 in most parts of the state
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Archery hunters are taking to the field starting Aug. 30 and depending on the hunting unit or elk zone, most seasons will remain open through September. To see what areas are open for archery hunting, see the 2021 Idaho Big Game Seasons and Rules.
Deer and elk hunters can see the what to expect for the season… more
F&G Commission will hold a special meeting at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet Wednesday, Sept. 1 at 9 a.m. MDT at a special meeting via Zoom. People can attend in person at Fish and Game’s Southwest Regional Office, 15950 North Gate Boulevard, Nampa or by computer or call in.
Members of the public attending the meeting in person are encouraged… more
Hunters are reminded that baiting is illegal for all big game except black bears and wolves
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Hunters are reminded it is illegal to bait big game in Idaho except for black bears and wolves in accordance with all appropriate baiting rules, and illegal baiting can lead to a citation and loss of hunting privileges.
From page 98 of the 2021 Idaho Big Game Seasons and Rules: It is unlawful to hunt any game… more
New hunters can get hunter education certification online or attend courses in September
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New hunters interested in getting their Hunter Education certification can do so in person through courses held throughout the state in September and early October, or complete the online course and get certified without having to attend a field day.
To see a list of courses available go to the Hunter… more
September means lots of hunting opportunities for small game and upland birds
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A variety of small game and upland bird hunting seasons await hunters in September, which means there is a wealth of opportunity to get out and enjoy mild weather and fun hunting opportunities.
Hunters need only a valid hunting license to hunt most small game and upland birds. Tags are required for… more
Cartier Slough WMA temporarily closed for habitat restoration
| idfg-jbrower
Cartier Slough Wildlife Management Area (WMA) will be closed for restoration work from Sept. 7-25. Heavy equipment will be in the area removing old culverts and improving waterways in an effort to restore the natural water flow.
Cartier Slough is a seasonal channel of the lower Henry’s… more
Fire activity and closures in the Panhandle Region may affect early hunting opportunity this season
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Between the constant aroma of campfire and the smoke-filtered views of the sun, some days it feels like a scene from a post-apocalyptic movie. It has been a long, hard fire season in North Idaho and elsewhere throughout the state, and it’s not over yet.
“While fire activity has slowed down… more
September fish stocking schedule for the Upper Snake Region
| idfg-jbrower
Cooler temperatures will make for some great fishing experiences this fall. Check out the list of family friendly fishing waters that will be stocked full of fish this September.
Fish and Game staff will be stocking a total of 7,000 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) trout at the… more
PotlatchDeltic announces lift of previous closure of Idaho public access, which includes Deer Creek Reservoir
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PotlatchDeltic Corporation Aug 26. announced changes to public access to its Idaho timberlands.
Due to recent rainfall and lower temperatures in the region, fire risk has declined. As a result, the temporary public access ban announced on July 22 will be lifted… more
Panhandle Region is monitoring for disease outbreak that is affecting white-tailed deer in the Clearwater Region
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Hemorrhagic disease outbreaks occasionally occur in the Clearwater Region and have also happened in the Panhandle Region, typically during hot, dry summers like what we’re currently experiencing.
Because of that, Fish and Game is asking anyone who sees… more