Portion of Boise River WMA's Boise Front segment closed to all entry due to Valley Fire

Tue, 10/08/2024 - 10:29 | idfg-bpearson

Firefighting activities continue throughout the Boise Front segment of Boise River WMA. For the safety of the public and the efficiency of firefighting crews, all roads and trails on the Boise Front segment of the Boise River WMA west of Highway 21 and north of Warm Spring Avenue are closed to all entry until further… more

Upper Salmon River Fall 2024 Steelhead Fishing Update (10-08-2024)

Tue, 10/08/2024 - 08:44 | idfg-bbeller

Hi everyone, IDFG creel employees began interviewing steelhead anglers along the Upper Salmon River last Thursday (October 3rd). Angler effort and catch were low during the first weekend of monitoring, but both were at levels higher than what we have observed during the first week of October since 2015. 

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Hunting/technology working group named, meetings to start in November

Mon, 10/07/2024 - 12:59 | idfg-rphillips

Idaho Fish and Game has named 24 members to its Hunting and Advanced Technology working group that will review current technology used in big game hunting and provide recommendations to the Fish and Game Commission if the working group feels changes to hunting rules are warranted. 

“We’re humbled that more… more

2024 Hunting Outlook: Mule Deer

Mon, 10/07/2024 - 09:20 | idfg-cliess

Statewide, mule deer numbers appear to be improving, while eastern Idaho’s muleys—after suffering from one of the worst winters on record in 2023—are starting to gradually grow thanks to a much-needed mild winter. Winter survival is typically the driving factor for mule deer herds, and the long-term average is about 60… more

F&G seeks information regarding the killing of grizzly bear in Clark County west of Island Park Reservoir

Fri, 10/04/2024 - 17:28 | idfg-jbrower

On September 2nd, an adult female grizzly bear was found shot and killed in Clark County near Lower Shotgun Road, in the Willow Creek drainage, west of Island Park Reservoir. Fish and Game is seeking information from the public regarding the incident and would appreciate hearing from anyone that may have heard or seen… more

Dworshak Reservoir 2024-25 Fisheries Update

Fri, 10/04/2024 - 13:28 | idfg-tzumwalt

By Tyler Zumwalt

Dworshak Reservoir has provided great angling opportunities in 2024. Reports from anglers and research by Idaho Fish & Game showed that kokanee fishing was better than the previous two years and Smallmouth Bass continued to provide a world-class fishery. Additionally, Rainbow Trout stocking… more

Be a Good Witness: How citizens play a vital role in solving wildlife crime

Thu, 10/03/2024 - 10:25 | idfg-jberl

Every year, Idaho Fish and Game conservation officers rely on citizen reports to identify and investigate wildlife violations throughout the state. Without dedicated sportsmen and women doing the right thing—making the call and reporting—many wildlife violations would go undetected, undocumented, and unsolved. … more

(VIDEO): How to preserve evidence of sex and species on a big game animal

Thu, 10/03/2024 - 10:16 | idfg-cliess

Failure to leave evidence of sex and species naturally attached to a big game animal remains one of the most common violations detected at Idaho Fish and Game check stations. So in order to help hunters, Fish and Game staff have created a helpful video that walk you through how to leave evidence of sex and species… more

Pheasant season opens Oct. 12 or Oct. 19 depending on the area

Thu, 10/03/2024 - 09:59 | idfg-cliess

Pheasant season opens Oct. 12 in North Idaho and Oct. 19 in South and East Idaho. See area maps for opening dates on page 11 of the Idaho Upland Game, Turkey and Furbearer seasons and rules. 

Fish and Game will stock over 28,000 pheasants this year at locations in every region of the state. Hunters can see… more

Public comment now open for proposed rules, including hunting big game animals with bait, spearfishing, and more

Wed, 10/02/2024 - 14:26 | idfg-cliess

Idaho Fish and Game has opened a public comment period for the following proposed rules:

Rules Governing Use of Bait for Hunting Big Game Animals Rules Governing Mandatory Education, Mentored Hunting, and Shooting Ranges Rules Governing Taking of Wildlife Rules Governing Fish, Fishing Methods and Gear

Written… more

SE Region Mule Deer Advisory Committee to meet October 7 in Soda Springs

Wed, 10/02/2024 - 13:03 | idfg-jjackson

The Southeast Region Mule Deer Advisory Committee will be meeting on Monday, Oct. 7, in Soda Springs.  Meeting time, location, and agenda items follow.

 

Southeast Region Mule Deer Advisory Committee Meeting Notice

October 7, 6-9 p.m.

Historical Enders Building (76 S Main St.),… more

Clearwater Wildlife Blog #4 – Hunting season strategies

Wed, 10/02/2024 - 13:00 | idfg-jbruns

Important details to help hunters comply with new Chronic Wasting Disease Management Zone in a portion of Unit 1

Tue, 10/01/2024 - 15:40 | idfg-tjross

The newly established Chronic Wasting Disease Management Zone in a portion of Unit 1 has understandably generated questions among the public. Idaho Fish and Game staff in the Panhandle Region are prepared and committed to make complying with the new rules as easy as possible.

Final Dworshak elk working group meeting- October 7th at 5:15 p.m.

Tue, 10/01/2024 - 10:32 | idfg-jbruns

The seventh and final meeting for the Dworshak Elk Working Group will be held Monday, October 7th starting at 5:15 p.m. Anyone interested is welcome to attend virtually at the following zoom link:  https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88518094329. The Dworshak Elk Working group is comprised of 12 active members… more

Access Yes! Know the rules of use before heading into the field

Tue, 10/01/2024 - 09:40 | idfg-tthompson

Every year, thousands of hunters and anglers take advantage of Idaho’s Access Yes! program allowing them access to hunt and fish on privately owned land. But landowners do have the right, and ability to place exceptions or limits on what activities can occur when hunters and anglers access their private property.… more

Hunter alert: Portion of Unit 1 in Panhandle added to CWD Management Zone

Tue, 10/01/2024 - 08:52 | idfg-rphillips

After three white-tailed deer tested positive for chronic wasting disease near Bonners Ferry, the portion of Unit 1 within Boundary County and east of the Selkirk Mountains crest (see map below) in the Panhandle Region has been designated as a new CWD Management Zone. As of October 1, hunters within the new Unit 1… more

Idaho Fish and Game to delay stocking pheasants at Portneuf WMA in the SE Region

Mon, 09/30/2024 - 18:16 | idfg-jjackson

To avoid conflicts with deer hunters and to reduce hunter congestion, Idaho Fish and Game will once again begin stocking pheasants at the Portneuf Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in southeast Idaho after Oct. 24, the final day of general deer season in the Southeast Region.

However, pheasant stocking will take… more

Moose Creek Reservoir drawdown to control Pondweed

Mon, 09/30/2024 - 17:15 | idfg-jbruns

Starting November 4th, 2024, Idaho Fish and Game will draw down Moose Creek Reservoir to control Pondweed. Pondweed has drastically limited fishing opportunities at the reservoir and drawing the water level down will help suppress this nuisance vegetation. Water levels will remain 8-10 feet below the full pool… more