Press Releases and Articles
Hunting Impacts of the Pioneer Fire - 8/8
| idfg-eoneale
Editor note: This article contains burn information that became dated as the Pioneer fire grew. However, the tag options remain accurate. This notice will remain while this is true. We continue to monitor the situation and will issue a press release and notice here if anything changes.Even as fall hunting seasons… more
Fire season in full swing
| idfg-rphillips
This summer has had fewer wildfires than last year, but people going fishing and hunting need to stay abreast of conditions and active fires. The Pioneer Fire between Idaho City and Lowman is currently the largest in the state, but it's not the only one. To see where fires are currently burning in Idaho, go to Fish… more
Don’t wait on Dworshak kokanee
| idfg-mdemick
Anglers should be excited about what was discovered during Idaho Department of Fish and Game’s recent kokanee survey of Dworshak Reservoir – fish are stacking up in the upper reservoir and their size is quite appealing.
The larger fish have begun their migration up the reservoir as… more
Sage-grouse season set
| idfg-mdemick
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission approved a restrictive season for sage-grouse.
The 2016 season will run from September 17 to September 23, with a daily bag limit of one bird, and a possession limit of two birds. The season will take place in the same areas as last year's hunt with the exception of re-… more
Fish, Scenery and History - Try a New Experience Off the Beaten Path
| idfg-dparrish
If you want a unique fishing trip off the beaten path - think about the area around Almo, Idaho. If you like to fish small streams, South Hills tributaries like Almo Creek contain Yellowstone cutthroat. If you have children and want to teach them how to fish - the pond at Castle Rocks… more
Wolf trapping certification courses scheduled in Salmon, Grangeville, and Lewiston
| idfg-mdemick
Idaho rules require prospective wolf trappers to successfully complete a Wolf Trapper Certification course before they can purchase wolf trapping tags.
For those planning to trap wolves this winter, certification courses will be held in:
Salmon: Saturday, August 13th, 9 am to 5 pm, Fish and Game… moreEnter now for second controlled hunt drawing
| idfg-mdemick
Didn't draw in the first round? It's not too late to apply for the second controlled hunt drawing for over 2,800 unclaimed tags.
The application period for the second drawing for deer, elk, pronghorn and black bear controlled hunt tags runs from August 5, through August 15.
Results of the drawing will… more
Last chance for Super Hunt drawing
| idfg-mdemick
Wednesday, August 10 is the last day to enter this year's Super Hunt drawing and a chance at winning the hunt of a lifetime.
Tags for two elk, two deer, two pronghorn hunts and one moose hunt will be drawn, as well as a "Super Hunt Combo" that will entitle the winner to hunt for all four species - elk, deer,… more
Get current fire information
| idfg-rphillips
Hunters and anglers, Fish and Game provides a clearinghouse of links on its fire page to help you plan your outings. Information includes current fires, area closures, maps, air quality indexes and more.
Red Top Pond gets big improvements for anglers
| idfg-rphillips
Anglers have another fishing opportunity and improved facilities at the Red Top Pond near Caldwell. Idaho Fish and Game recently added a fishing dock and parking area to the 10-acre pond. It has warmwater fish, such as bass and bluegill, which have existed for years and are self-sustaining populations.… more
Hunters still have options for big game controlled hunts
| idfg-mdemick
Hunters who were unsuccessful in the first drawing for controlled hunts in June have more chances with a second controlled hunt drawing and Super Hunts.
Second draw
Over 2,800 deer, elk, pronghorn and black bear controlled hunt tags will be available for hunters in the second controlled hunt drawing. … more
Second controlled hunt drawing list of available big game tags
| idfg-staff
NOTICE: These tags were available for 2016. 2017 tags will be available soon.
Over 2800 deer, elk, pronghorn and black bear controlled hunt tags will be available for hunters in the second controlled hunt drawing.
Hunters can apply for these tags during the second… more
Sockeye run to Sawtooth Basin already tops last year's total
| idfg-rphillips
Fish and Game officials reported that 85 sockeye have returned to the Sawtooth Basin near Stanley, compared with 56 last year. There's still about six weeks to go for this year's sockeye run.
River temperatures became lethal by mid summer last year, so fisheries managers trapped 35 sockeye at… more
Dworshak Kokanee Salmon Update - August 2016
| idfg-dparrish
Sean Wilson, Research Fisheries Biologist in the Clearwater Region, finished their annual trawl survey the last week in July on Dworshak Reservoir. Survey results indicated high kokanee salmon densities and larger than average size (10 - 11") - which he attributes to our BPA funded nutrient enhancement… more
Fish and Game Commission to meet August 8 in Boise
| idfg-mdemick
Setting of sage grouse seasons will be a major item on the agenda when the Idaho Fish and Game Commission meets in Boise August 8.
The commission will meet at 10:00 a.m. at Fish and Game’s Headquarters office, 600 S. Walnut.
Commissioners will also approve the fiscal 2018 budget, consider a… more
Agenda: Fish and Game Commission Meeting August 8, 2016
| staff
Idaho Fish and Game Commission Meeting AgendaAugust 8, 2016
Idaho Department of Fish and Game - Headquarters Office
600 South Walnut, Boise, Idaho 83712
(208) 334-3700 Note: Times on the agenda are approximate and subject to change. AUGUST 8 TIME NO. AGENDA… more
August 1 is the deadline to purchase controlled hunt tags; discounted second elk tags also go on sale
| idfg-mdemick
Big game hunters who drew controlled hunt tags for deer, elk, pronghorn and black bear have until midnight Mountain Daylight Time, August 1 to buy their tags.
Tags may be purchased at any Fish and Game office, any vendor or by telephone at (800-554-8685), or online from the Fish and Game website.
Any… more
Idaho hunters in for another great big-game season
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho’s fall hunting season is likely to be outstanding. Coming on the heels of an all-time record white-tailed deer harvest in 2015 and the highest harvests in more than a decade for mule deer and elk, hunting this fall should be similar last year.
Let’s take a quick look at the 2015 hunt.… more