Press Releases and Articles
Magic Valley Region rainbow trout stocking schedule for October 2020
| idfg-tthompson
Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Magic Valley Region will be stocking approximately 31,500 10-12” catchable-sized rainbow trout in October. All stocking dates and numbers of fish are approximate and may change without notice due to water or weather conditions.
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Blackfoot River Habitat Improvements Look to Provide Better Space for Fish and Wildlife
| idfg-cwatkins
A long-term restoration project on the Blackfoot River is aimed at reviving what was once among Idaho’s best resident trout fisheries. Fish and Game staff broke ground this fall on the first part of a multi-year project to enhance instream and riparian habitat on the upper Blackfoot River downstream from the… more
Know Idaho's trespassing laws before you go hunting or fishing
| idfg-rphillips
Hunters, anglers and other sportsmen and women should be aware of Idaho trespass laws before they head into the field. Trespass laws changed in 2018, and here are some basic things to remember:
You need permission to be on private land. It’s the responsibility of the hunter/angler to know if they’re on… more
F&G asks deer hunters to provide harvested animals for chronic wasting disease testing
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho Fish and Game is asking hunters to help provide samples from deer so they can be tested for chronic wasting disease, particularly deer taken in hunting units bordering, or near, the states of Montana, Utah and Wyoming, all of which have CWD in their big game herds.
The disease has never been detected in… more
Gov. Little proclaims Saturday, Sept. 26 as Idaho Hunting and Fishing Day
| idfg-rphillips
Brad Little, Governor of Idaho, has proclaimed Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020 to be Hunting and Fishing Day.
According to the proclamation, Idaho has a rich and storied tradition of hunting and angling that dates back before statehood, and carries forward to this day.
In addition, the proclamation states… more
Salmon Region waters to be stocked with trout in early October
| idfg-mdemick
Idaho Department of Fish and Game will stock 1,400 rainbow trout in the 10-12 inch range at three area waters in early October.
Location, Week Stocked, Number of Trout
Hayden Creek Pond, Oct 5-9, 600 Hyde Creek Pond, Oct 5-9, 400 Kids Creek Pond, Oct 5-9, 400The stocking date and numbers of fish… more
Reptiles surrendered by Idaho Falls resident
| idfg-jbrower
Fish and Game officers recently took possession of several exotic reptiles from an Idaho Falls area residence. This is the second investigation of its type to occur this September following the seizure of several dozen venomous snakes from a Boise home earlier in the month.
The owner of the reptiles… more
Fish and Game treats Heagle Pond in Hailey killing thousands of invasive goldfish
| idfg-tthompson
In the spring of 2020 Fish and Game received reports of goldfish swimming in Heagle Pond adjacent to Lawrence Heagle Park in Hailey. This week, fisheries biologists with Fish and Game treated Heagle Pond with rotenone, a natural plant-based substance that is toxic to fish. Immediately following the rotenone, thousands… more
Kirtley Creek and Pahsimeroi River access areas added to IDFG’s expanded pheasant stocking locations
| idfg-mdemick
Hunters should be excited that starting in early October, pheasants will be stocked at the Kirtley Creek Access Yes property, a privately-owned site near Salmon, and the Pahsimeroi River Access Area near May.
“These stockings are new to our area, so we hope hunters get out and try their luck,” said Bret… more
Deer hunters in the Salmon Region are asked asked to help monitor for CWD
| idfg-mdemick
This fall, successful deer hunters are asked to help Idaho Fish and Game increase its monitoring efforts for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), a contagious and fatal disease that affects mule deer, white-tailed deer, elk, caribou and moose.
Hunters who harvest a mule deer, specifically a yearling or… more
Use emergency gear during your hunting trip for more than emergencies
| idfg-rphillips
As hunters, we’ve been told for years we should carry emergency gear, and it’s good advice. A lot can happen in the woods during hunting season, from getting lost, to being injured, to spending an unexpected night outdoors, or having to endure a nasty storm.
But let’s face it, if you don’t have an… more
Badger Fire in Game Management Unit 54 impacts big game hunts
| idfg-tthompson
The Badger Fire on the Minidoka Ranger District has led to the closure of a significant portion of Unit 54 south of Twin Falls, impacting several big game hunts this fall. The Badger Fire started on the Cassia Division of the Minidoka Ranger District on September 12, 2020. Shortly after, the Sawtooth National Forest… more
Youth pheasant season runs Oct. 3-9, new stocking areas added this year
| idfg-rphillips
The youth pheasant hunting season runs from Saturday, Oct. 3 through Oct. 9. Youth ages 17 years and younger with an Idaho hunting license can participate in the youth pheasant hunt so long as they're accompanied by an Idaho licensed hunter age 18 years or older. Anyone 18 years or older can not hunt during… more
Clearwater River Steelhead Update
| idfg-jdupont
ClEARWATER River Steelhead Update
September 22, 2020
By Joe DuPont
Hi everybody. Many of you have been patiently waiting for the arrival of Clearwater River’s famed steelhead run. These fish are just… more
Mountain lion sightings in Salmon serve as reminder to use caution
| idfg-mdemick
Reports of a mountain lion in the city limits of Salmon continue to come in to Idaho Dept. of Fish and Game. Most reports are sightings of a single, young lion moving through yards and streets on the Bar Hill.
Understandably, residents are concerned.
Fish and Game, as well as city officials share this… more
TDS telecom fiber optic work begins along Snake River
| idfg-jbruns
Beginning immediately, TDS telecom company will be conducting fiber optic work along the Snake River from Captain John Creek up to Billy Creek. Work will be primarily along the river between these two drainages so crews can attach fiber optic cable to already existing power poles. Disturbance to sportsman should be… more
Avista's 10 mile transmission rebuild goes through a portion of Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area
| idfg-jbruns
Avista plans to rebuild approximately 10 miles of its 230-kilovolt transmission line, some of which is located on Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area near the Salmon River. To allow for heavy equipment access, Avista plans to conduct road repairs to Eagle Creek Road between China Creek and Wapshilla Creek… more
Hunters: Help us monitor for CWD by submitting samples from your harvested deer
| idfg-scassinelli
Although Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) has not been found in Idaho, we need your help collecting samples from your harvested deer as we continue to monitor Idaho’s wildlife for this contagious and fatal neurological disease.
CWD affects members of the deer family, including mule deer, white-tailed deer, elk,… more