Press Releases and Articles
Where can I hunt with my extra antlerless white-tailed deer tag?
| idfg-kcampbell
There were 1,600 extra antlerless white-tailed deer tags issued through controlled hunts in the Panhandle in units of 1, 2, 3,… more
Youth Pheasant Clinic planned in Genesee
| idfg-jbruns
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is pleased to host an annual youth pheasant clinic on Saturday, October 7, 2017, in Genesee, ID. This event is open to youths aged 10-16 that have completed hunter education and possess a valid 2017 hunting license.
Participants will meet at 8:30 a… more
Youth steelhead fishing clinic to be held in Lewiston
| idfg-jbruns
Young anglers ages 8-14 are invited to participate in the annual Steelhead Fishing Clinic to be held Thursday, October 26 from 6:00-8:00 pm and Saturday, October 28 from 8:00 am-3:00 pm. Both events will be held at the Idaho Fish and Game regional office at 3316 16th Street in Lewiston.
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Fall chinook offer a chance to catch and keep big fish
| idfg-rphillips
While there’s disappointment over no harvest for steelhead due to a low return this fall, anglers can still catch big, hard-fighting fish and get a generous bag limit.
The fall Chinook fishing season is in full swing, and mid September is the peak period to catch them in the Lewiston area, and… more
F&G director elected president of national fish and wildlife organization
| idfg-rphillips
The Association of Fish… more
Clagstone Set to Open 9/22
| idfg-jteare
With recent rains and the lifting of fire restrictions across the Panhandle Stimson Lumber Company, IDL and IDFG will be opening, for the first time, the 8,847 acre Clagstone Public Access area this Friday the 22nd of September. The area will be open year-round for a variety of non-motorized recreational opportunities… more
2017 sage grouse check station data
| idfg-khatch
JEROME – Sage grouse hunters on the Saturday opener were a little down from last year in the Magic Valley.
The Shoshone Basin check station talked to 69 hunters, that harvested 27 sage grouse, it took hunters an average of 9.81 hours per bird, for 40 percent success.
In 2016, 62 hunters took… more
Godde / Mica Bay Access Program To Reopen Friday September 22nd
| idfg-lwolf
Due to the recent moisture, and lifting of area fire restrictions, the Godde / Mica Bay Land Company Access Program is set to reopen. Access to this private property is granted by permit only, and the permits can be obtained at the Panhandle Regional Fish… more
Entire Middle Fork Elk Zone is Now Open (Rescinded Fire Closures)
| idfg-eoneale
Hunters now have access to all of the Middle Fork Elk Zone – units 20A and 26 – thanks to cool weather and light rain moving across the region. While the Highline and Goat Fires continue to burn in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness Area, fire danger is minimal, though hunters are still advised to exercise… more
2017 Upland Forecast: Winter was tough on upland birds, but hunters will get more pheasants on WMAs
| idfg-rphillips
Like other animals, heavy snowfall in across southern and central Idaho took its toll on upland game birds with many populations the same or down from recent years, but there are highlights. Pheasant stocking at Fish and Game’s Wildlife Management Areas will increase by 37 percent thanks to the license and tag fee… more
Godde / Mica Bay Property Remains CLOSED
| idfg-lwolf
Please Note: This information has been superceded by a new update on 9/19/17
Even though we have experienced some moisture in the Panhandle, the Godde / Mica Bay Land Company property remains CLOSED to all human entry. Since next week’s forecast calls for dry conditions, land managers… more
Youth waterfowl weekend and pheasant hunts begin soon
| idfg-mdemick
Young hunters will soon have an early shot at waterfowl and pheasants, with September 30-October 1 marking the youth waterfowl weekend and October 7-13 set for the youth pheasant hunt.
Exposing youth to positive hunting experiences, especially at an early age, is a critical first step in connecting… more
Make the call to catch poachers
| idfg-mdemick
With many hunting seasons in progress or about to begin, the Idaho Fish and Game is asking the public to call the Citizens Against Poaching (CAP) hotline if they witness a violation of fish and game laws.
“Calls from concerned citizens are instrumental in catching poachers stealing from Idaho’s citizens,” said… more
Highline Fire Closure Area Reduced in Middle Fork Elk Zone
| idfg-eoneale
A large portion of the Middle Fork Elk Zone has reopened thanks to cooler temperatures and slower fire growth of the Highline and Goat Fires burning within the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness Area. The new closure area and other fire updates can be viewed at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5500/ or https… more
Magic Reservoir Shutdown
| idfg-dmegargle
The Big Wood Canal Company has indicated Magic Dam will close for the Season on October 1. No salvage order has been issued. All season, method of take, and bag limit rules are still in effect.
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will monitor the Big Wood River and Richfield Canal after… more
Waterfowl Youth Hunt
| idfg-lwolf
**Attention Youth Hunters**
If you or a youngster you know are interested in waterfowl hunting, come join IDFG at the Clark Fork Delta on September 30th for a day of learning methods and techniques while in the duck blind. All participants will be paired up with experienced waterfowl hunters ready to mentor… more
Savor the experience of hunting season without fixating on the harvest
| idfg-rphillips
Welcome to hunting season. It’s an exciting time to be outdoors. You can hear the shrill bugle of a bull elk piercing the chilly morning air. You can see a flock of ducks drop out of a pink sky, or feel your heart nearly erupt from your chest when a forest grouse explodes at your feet.
But to… more
Sept. 13: Updates on fires that may affect early season hunts
| idfg-rphillips
Here's an overview of wildfires that may affect hunters. This post will be periodically updated, but wildfires are dynamic and situations can constantly change. We will do our best to keep hunters informed about what fires are affecting early season hunts. This is for general information on a large-… more