Press Releases and Articles
Portion of lower Salmon River set to close for Chinook fishing June 11
| idfg-cliess
Fishing for Chinook salmon on a portion of the lower Salmon River will close Sunday, June 11 at the end of fishing hours. This closure is for the portion of the lower Salmon River from the Rice Creek Bridge to Hammer Creek Boat Ramp.
Chinook fishing is still open and bag limits have not changed on the Little… more
2023-24 migratory game bird seasons and rules now available online
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The 2023-2024 Idaho migratory game bird seasons and rules brochure is now available online on Fish and Game's website. This brochure contains seasons and rules information for waterfowl (ducks and geese) and also includes information for doves, crow, and sandhill crane.
VIEW MIGRATORY SEASONSThe 2023-24… more
Keep Idaho's wildlife wild by leaving lone fawns be
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With summer nearly here, does are beginning to drop fawns throughout Idaho. At many of Fish and Game’s regional offices around the state, that means calls from people who are concerned about fawns that appear to be abandoned.
For many of the well-intentioned callers, their first instinct is to “rescue”… more
No matter where you live in Idaho, Free Fishing Day on June 10 offers fun for the whole family
| idfg-cliess
On June 10, anyone can get out and enjoy a day of fishing without a fishing license, but all other rules still apply.
Free Fishing Day is an Idaho tradition that includes Fish and Game employees and volunteers bringing fishing gear to various fishing spots and loaning rods, reels and tackle and helping people… more
Idaho Fish and Game temporarily closed two access sites in southeast Idaho
| idfg-jjackson
Idaho Fish and Game has temporarily closed two access sites in southeast Idaho effective immediately. The boat ramp at Chesterfield Reservoir and the entire Lower Portneuf River campground facility near Lava Hot Springs owned and managed by Fish and Game have been closed until further notice.
The Caribou… more
Catch the Fun on Free Fishing Day in the Southeast Region
| idfg-jjackson
If you have never “dunked a worm” or “wet a fly”, you don’t know what you are missing! And, here is your chance to find out. Saturday, June 10, is Free Fishing Day in Idaho, which means anyone can fish without a license on any of Idaho’s waters open to fishing.
To help celebrate the day in the… more
June trout stocking schedule for the Southeast Region
| idfg-jjackson
Grab your fishing pole, pack the cooler, and don’t forget your fishing license! Personnel from Idaho Fish and Game’s hatcheries in the Southeast Region will be releasing nearly 23,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at various locations during June. And, check it out, 1000 tiger trout are headed to Montpelier… more
Clearwater Region will host free fishing day events on June 10
| idfg-jbruns
Idaho's Free Fishing Day is an annual event held the second Saturday every June. This year, all anglers, residents and nonresidents, can celebrate the day by fishing Idaho's waters without a license on Saturday, June 10th, 2023. Some locations will have fishing gear that you can borrow or you are encouraged to bring a… more
Gettin’ Lek-ky: A look at the unique and peculiar lives of SW Idaho’s sharp-tailed grouse
| idfg-cliess
Anyone who’s ever taken a drive along Idaho Highway 95 knows what sagebrush country looks like. It’s yellowish-brown, spans as far as the eye can see and often appears completely void of life upon first glance. But have another look — pull out the binoculars if you need them — and after a while, a whole world of fauna… more
Upper Salmon River Chinook update 6/1/2023
| idfg-gschoby
Following up from last weeks’ blog, we’ve seen another 690 adult hatchery Chinook headed for Sawtooth hatchery cross over Bonneville Dam. We saw an additional PIT-tagged Pahsimeroi fish over the weekend, but still not much information on this return.
F&G biologists track tiger muskie at Winchester Lake
| idfg-jbruns
Anglers may notice a large pair of antennas connected to a battery box and solar panel at Winchester Lake this year. This contraption is a radio telemetry receiver, and its purpose is to track radio tags, which were surgically implanted in tiger muskie stocked at Winchester Lake.
The tags are equipped with… more
Spring Chinook Salmon Fishing Update 5/30/2023: Rapid River Run, Hells Canyon, and Clearwater River Fisheries
| idfg-jdupont
Hi everybody.
It is time for my weekly spring Chinook Salmon update (5/30/2023). So, let’s get right to it.
RUN UPDATE
The migration of Idaho-bound spring Chinook Salmon past Bonneville Dam is about complete. Over the past few days (since 5/27/2023), very few spring Chinook Salmon destined for the… more
Super Hunt application period ends May 31
| idfg-rphillips
Deadline for the first Super Hunt drawing is May 31. For just $6 per entry or $20 for Super Hunt combo, you can enter to win the best of the best hunts. The Super Hunt drawing includes tags for elk, deer, pronghorn and moose. A Super Hunt Combo that includes one tag for each of those species will also be drawn. All… more
Boating etiquette: be quick and courteous at boat ramps
| idfg-rphillips
As summer arrives, more people will be boating and boat ramps can get busy. To ensure things go as quickly and efficiently as possible, follow these tips. And remember that everyone is trying to enjoy their day on the water, so people need to work together.
Be patient, and don’t let a short temper spoil a… more
Important dates to help plan your June
| idfg-cliess
From tags sales to general season openers, there’s a lot happening in Idaho during June that you should be aware of. Staying in the loop can be the difference between applying for that coveted controlled hunt tag and watching from the sidelines.
Be sure to stay up to date on all Fish and Game happenings.… more
MK Nature Center will host ‘Celebrating Pollinators’ event on June 10
| idfg-cliess
Idaho Fish and Game’s MK Nature Center located in Boise is hosting its ‘Celebrating Pollinators’ event on June 10. This family-friendly event will kick off at 10 a.m. and run til 3 p.m. Tickets cost $5 per person, ages 3 and over.
Various education stations will be available for visitors to learn about the… more
Statewide trout stocking highlights for June 2023
| idfg-cliess
Many of Idaho’s lakes and ponds are soon going to be bolstered with Idaho Fish and Game stocking roughly 265,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout, as well as a couple of tiger trout stocking locations this June. Wondering if the stocking trucks are going to be backing up to your favorite fishing hole? We asked our Fish… more
Wolf trapper education class offered in Salmon July 29
| idfg-mdemick
A wolf trapper education class will be offered in Salmon on Saturday July 29, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Idaho Fish and Game office, 99 Highway 93 North.
Although this class is still months away, wolf trapper education classes are usually offered just a few times a year locally - so if you need a class… more