Press Releases and Articles
Kids Ice Fishing Event at Horsethief Reservoir
| idfg-eoneale
Idaho Youth Outdoors will be holding their 8th annual kids Ice Fishing Event at Horsethief Reservoir on January 14th. Bring the kids (dress warm!) and enjoy a day of ice fishing. No gear? No problem. Loaner rods and bait will be available.
Get all the details here! http://www.idahoyouthoutdoors.org… more
IDFG Employee helped rescue motorist
| idfg-jroyse
IDFG has a hero in their midst
In the midst of a disaster it takes a lot of ingenuity and teamwork to keep the water flowing at a fish hatchery. Tuesday, January 3 was a first for the staff at Niagara Springs Fish Hatchery. An unfortunate accident occurred where a car crashed into Niagara's intake… more
Seven Elk Dead after Grazing on Poisonous Plant
| idfg-eoneale
Seven elk are confirmed dead after grazing on a common – and deadly – landscaping plant in the Boise foothills near Table Rock.
A local sportsman alerted Fish and Game officers who found the dead elk scattered over a hillside just below Table Rock Road. What appeared to be a case of indiscriminant poaching… more
Fish and Game is ready to feed big game animals if the need arises
| idfg-rphillips
Big game animals are congregating at low elevations, including near towns and homes after December and January snowstorms and frigid temperatures blanketed much of Idaho.
Some people are concerned about animals surviving through winter, but so far, Fish and Game has only started emergency… more
Enjoying an afternoon on the ice
| idfg-bbowersox
Hunting season is over. Rifles have been cleaned, oiled and put away for the winter, along with most of our other outdoor gear. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t any outdoor opportunities to be found.
Winter came early to the Palouse this year. After taking a phone call to inquire about local ice conditions,… more
An End to the Season at Henrys Lake
| idfg-dkeen
January 1st began a new year and an end to the 7 month fishing season on Henrys Lake. We’ll summarize our creel data and have that information available later this spring. Certainly the summer season was exceptionally slow. But the fall brought improved results and Henrys fished well. The ice angling season was short… more
Hunting season 2017, let the adventures begin
| idfg-rphillips
Welcome to 2017, I hope you had a great hunting season last year, and it’s understandable if you think the season is winding down. Many people think hunting seasons start in late summer, run through fall and end during winter, but there are many hunting opportunities in Idaho throughout the year.
Since… more
Ice fishing report: C.J. Strike has ice in the Bruneau Arm, Dec. 30
| idfg-rphillips
Josh White, manager of Fish and Game's C.J. Strike Wildlife Management Area reported on Dec. 30 there's about 4 to 5 inches of ice in the Bruneau Arm and best access is from Cottonwood Campground.
With sub-zero temperatures expected for lows around New Year's Day the ice should thicken more, but he warns… more
Public Comment Sought Regarding Horsethief Reservoir Upgrades
| idfg-eoneale
Camping upgrades may soon be coming to Horsethief Reservoir, and the public is invited to learn more about the proposed upgrades by attending a project open house at Fish and Game’s Nampa office.
The open house will be held on January 3rd from 3:00pm to 5:00pm at Fish and Game’s Nampa office, located at 3101 S… more
Big Game flights begin in the Lolo Zone
| idfg-jbruns
Flights are estimated to take about four weeks to complete, depending on weather conditions. The goal of these surveys is to assess population trends, and age and sex ratios. Survey results will provide information that will help managers decide future hunting seasons.
Besides finding big game animals… more
Cascade Ice Fishing update: Dec. 28
| idfg-pjanssen
There is a fresh blanket of snow up to 12 inches deep on the ice. Ice conditions are good, but access can be difficult especially off of Poison Creek boat ramp where there is mixed snow and slush!
Other areas of Lake Casade are mostly snow covered with no slush yet, but that will probably change with all the… more
See Boise River improvement project happen in 2-minute time lapse
| idfg-rphillips
Crews added boulders and “engineered” log jams to break up the current and benefit fish.
More structure in the river provides a variety of habitat. It breaks up the current and provides places for fish to rest, shady areas that hold cooler water, and wood that hides young trout, as well as food for… more
Upper Snake Region winter conditions report Dec. 23
| idfg-glosinski
The first weeks of December saw light snowfall with an increase in precipitation over the last week coupled with some cold temperatures. Elk, deer, and antelope have been seen in large groups in response to cold temperatures and moderate snowfall in late December.
Sand Creek, Hamer
Snow depth is 4-6… more
New Year requires 2017 Idaho hunting and fishing license
| idfg-mdemick
Before heading out in the New Year, Idaho hunters and anglers are reminded to pick up a 2017 license.
Nearly all of Idaho's hunting and fishing licenses, tags, and permits are sold on a calendar year basis, and they expire December 31.
The only licenses or permit not sold on a calendar year basis are… more
Website provides information about banded waterfowl in Idaho
| idfg-rphillips
Waterfowl bands have a special place in waterfowl hunting. They're not ducks playing music, waterfowl bands are part of a long-running project where wildlife managers trap waterfowl, usually during late summer, and place small metal bands on the legs of ducks and geese to track migrations and populations.
As… more
Spring steelhead season opens New Year’s Day
| idfg-mdemick
For some anglers, the best thing about New Year's is the start of the spring steelhead season, which opens January 1 on parts of the Clearwater, Salmon, Little Salmon, Snake and Boise rivers.
But before wetting a line, anglers will need a 2017 Idaho fishing license and steelhead permit.
River sections… more
Idaho Fish & Game seeks input on moose, sheep and goat seasons
| idfg-mdemick
Proposed changes to moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat seasons for 2017 and 2018 are available for public review and comment on Fish and Game’s website at: https://idfg.idaho.gov/form/moose-sheep-and-goat-2017-2018.
Proposed season changes for moose occur primarily in the Panhandle and eastern Idaho, and… more
Big Game Scoping Meeting CDA Jan 5
| idfg-lwolf
A big game season setting scoping meeting will be held at the Panhandle Regional office on Thursday January 5th from 5:30-7:30 pm. Big game includes deer, elk, mountain lion, black bear, and wolf.
Come by to hear how our big game populations are doing in a presentation that will begin at… more