Press Releases and Articles
Panhandle Region operating November check stations to monitor for chronic wasting disease
| idfg-kcampbell
Idaho Fish and Game staff will be collecting samples from deer at hunter check stations across the Panhandle over two weekends in November as part of a statewide surveillance program for chronic wasting disease (CWD).
Chronic wasting disease is a contagious, fatal neurological disease that affects deer, elk… more
Information sought about bull and cow moose killed and left to waste near Banks
| idfg-bpearson
Idaho Fish and Game is asking the public for information regarding two moose that were recently poached and left to waste on the border of Unit 32 and Unit 32A west of Banks.
Fish and Game conservation officers received a call from the Citizens Against Poaching hotline on Oct. 18 regarding a cow moose that was… more
Late fall is primetime for Idaho white-tailed deer hunting
| idfg-vosborn
White-tailed deer hunting is synonymous with North and Central Idaho. Generations of hunters have hiked and hunted the forests and prairies of this region to harvest whitetails every fall. Despite encompassing a relatively small area of the state, the Panhandle and Clearwater regions account for nearly half of Idaho's… more
Deadline is Oct. 30 to apply for new Citizens Shooting Range Advisory Committee
| idfg-bpearson
Idaho Fish and Game is seeking members of the public to volunteer to serve on a Citizens Shooting Range Advisory Committee, which will be responsible for providing input about public shooting range grant applications annually.
Fish and Game is encouraging members of the public who actively use shooting ranges… more
Fall aerial weed spray completed on Craig Mountain WMA
| idfg-jbruns
Idaho Fish and Game is working to do our part in managing the landscape for noxious weeds and improving habitat on Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area. An aerial spray application that took place on Wednesday, November 4th in the Billy Creek and Lime Point areas of Craig Mt, within the Craig Mt Wildlife… more
Magic Valley Region rainbow trout stocking schedule for November 2020
| idfg-tthompson
Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Magic Valley Region will be stocking approximately 900 10-12” catchable-sized rainbow trout in November. All stocking dates and numbers of fish are approximate and may change without notice due to water or weather conditions.
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Salmon Region waters to be stocked with trout in early November
| idfg-mdemick
Idaho Department of Fish and Game will stock 1,400 rainbow trout in the 10-12 inch range at three local waters the first week of November.
Hayden Creek Pond, a family friendly fishing area along Hayden Creek, will receive 600 trout. Anglers will find ample bank fishing opportunities, restroom, and a dock for… moreKiwanis Park Pond in Lewiston is freshly stocked with 750 catchable rainbow trout
| idfg-jbruns
A truckload of 750 catchable sized 10-inch trout arrived at Kiwanis Park pond this morning. Hatchery staff busily worked to measure the water temperature to ensure the fish were properly acclimated to the current water conditions.
After learning that the water temperature in the truck… more
Southwest Region Rainbow Trout Stocking Schedule - November
| idfg-eoneale
Personnel from Fish and Game's Nampa Hatchery will be releasing more than 15,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during November. Local ponds are the primary focus of this stocking effort due to cooler water temperatures.
LOCATION… more
Coming in November to waters near you, more trout!
| idfg-bgrant
Vibrant colors in the trees, cool crisp air, and trout, what more could you ask for? It may be hunting season, but that's no reason to ignore fishing, and Idaho Fish and Game's hatchery crews will continue stocking trout around the state as long as weather conditions allow.
Here's a sampling of where trout… more
Pheasant stocking program expanded in the Southeast Region
| idfg-jjackson
Portneuf Wildlife Management Area managed by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game has been a popular site for deer, turkey, and grouse hunting in the fall, but you can now add pheasant hunting to the mix! That’s because Idaho Fish and Game has expanded its pheasant stocking program in the region to include this… more
Protect people, protect bats and avoid rabies
| idfg-rdixon
Idaho Fish and Game — in collaboration with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Bat World Sanctuary, and Ravenswood Media — has released a short film (see below) called “Protect People, Protect Bats, Avoid Rabies!” Funded through a grant from the U.S. Fish and… more
Juvenile steelhead removed at Magic Valley Hatchery
| idfg-staff
In response to detection of IHN virus, Fish and Game hatchery staff at Magic Valley Fish Hatchery removed approximately 96,000 juvenile B-run steelhead from production. The IHN virus is not uncommon in southern Idaho fish, but the strain of the virus detected in the fish at the Magic Valley Hatchery is not known to be… more
Black's Creek Public Shooting Range Sets New Attendance Record
| idfg-eoneale
No question, 2020 has been a crazy year, with COVID-19 impacting nearly every facet of our lives. But surprisingly, BCR continues to thrive, thanks to our loyal hunters and sport shooters. At the mid-October mark, BCR eclipsed last year's record attendance of 7133 visitors, logging visitor number 7200.
What's… more
More Site Improvements for Black's Creek Public Shooting Range
| idfg-eoneale
Contractors have just finished replacing the roofs on BCR's Main Range and Hunter Education Range. Both ranges now sport metal roofs that should stand up to the weather for many, many years. It's another example of Fish and Game's commitment to make the BCR experience the best it can be for our hunters and sport… more
Pumpkin Shoot Coming to BCR!
| idfg-eoneale
For one day only, we will put away the steel targets on BCR's Upper Silhouette Range and let shooters take aim at gourds and pumpkins at ranges from 200 to 500 meters. Join us on Halloween - Saturday, October 31st - and enjoy the fun!
Nonresident fee increase takes effect Dec. 1 and 2021 nonresident deer/elk tags will be available then
| idfg-rphillips
Most nonresident hunters, anglers and trappers will pay higher prices for licenses, tags and fees starting Dec. 1. Price increases will vary by item, but here are new prices for some of the most popular licenses and tags for adult nonresidents:
Nonresident combination hunting/fishing license increase from $240… more
Whitetail buck found shot and left to waste in Fremont County
| idfg-jbrower
A whitetail buck was recently shot and left to waste along the Red Road in Fremont County in close proximity to the Sand Dunes. The head of the deer was removed while the rest of the carcass was left to rot.
Given the state of decomposition, officers believe the deer was killed… more