Press Releases and Articles
Fisheries Management at Work
| idfg-rryan
In the Panhandle Region and throughout the state, fisheries biologists are gearing up to learn more about the fish in area lakes and streams. The Idaho Fish and Game monitors fish populations around the state all year long, but spring and summer are a particularly busy time. Biologists sample fish populations to… more
Spring Chinook season opens April 28
| idfg-rphillips
Chinook fishing on the Clearwater, Snake, Salmon and Little Salmon rivers opens April 28 and will run until closed by the Fish and Game director.
Fisheries managers are forecasting a run of 66,000 spring Chinook, roughly double last year’s return and slightly above the 10-year average of 62,000, but so far,… more
F&G commission sets 2018-19 seasons and rules for migratory birds
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho Fish and Game Commission recently set rules for the 2018 migratory bird season, which includes ducks, geese, mourning doves, American crow, snipe and coots, and sandhill cranes.
Most seasons will be very similar to last year with adjustments of opening dates so they remain on Saturdays.
Duck… more
April 30 is deadline to apply for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat hunts
| idfg-rphillips
The application period for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat controlled hunts ends April 30, and applications can be made at any Fish and Game office, license vendor, by telephone, or online. Telephone applications may be made at (800) 554-8685. All mailed applications must be postmarked no later than April 30… more
Rainbow Trout Stocking Schedule
| Anonymous (not verified)
Personnel from Fish and Game's McCall and Nampa Hatcheries will be releasing
more than 63,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during May.
LOCATION WEEK STOCKED NUMBER OF TROUT
Browns Pond (McCall) May 21 500
Caldwell Pond #2 April 30 … more
People can help scientists track bumble bees throughout the Northwest
| idfg-rphillips
A new project launched to harness the volunteer power of citizen scientists and help map bumble bees in the Pacific Northwest, and anyone with a camera and computer can contribute. This region is home to nearly 30 species of these charismatic and easily recognizable bees, and many of them face an uncertain future.… more
What is a Super Hunt?
| idfg-vosborn
It's one of the most unusual hunting opportunities in Idaho.Every year 34 lucky hunters win these special tags by entering Idaho's Super Hunt drawings. A Super Hunt tag allows them to hunt in any open hunt for the species they draw - elk, deer, antelope or moose. Learn more about Idaho's Super Hunts.
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Upper Salmon River weekly steelhead report (4/16/18)
| idfg-vosborn
Angler effort on the upper Salmon River declined over the past week. The majority of anglers were observed fishing near Stanley, ID in location code 19. The other area of the river with consistent angler effort was downstream of the Pahsimeroi River confluence in location code 17. Effort in other areas of the river… more
Proposed grizzly bear season and information meetings; link to comment page
| idfg-staff
With the grizzly bear population in eastern Idaho fully recovered and removed from federal protection, Idaho Fish and Game will host meetings in Idaho Falls and Boise regarding a proposed fall hunting season.
Idaho Falls
April 17, 6:30 p.m. College of Eastern Idaho 1600 South 2500 East John… more
Spring Wildlife Celebration is at the MK Nature Center in Boise on April 28
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho Fish and Game invites people to join in a fun and educational Spring Wildlife Celebration from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 28 at the MK Nature Center at 600 S. Walnut St. in Boise. This family-friendly event provides visitors with an opportunity to learn about Idaho’s amazing wildlife. Admission is $3 per… more
MK Nature Center hosts native plant sale April 28
| idfg-rphillips
The annual native plant sale will be Saturday, April 28 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the MK Nature Center at 600 S. Walnut St. in Boise. Sponsored by the Pahove Chapter of the Idaho Native Plant Society, the sale offers gardeners an opportunity to buy native plants for their landscaping projects.
"Native… more
Toynbee, other volunteers recognized at Fish and Game Hunter Education-Volunteer Banquet in Salmon
| idfg-mdemick
Jim Toynbee was recognized for his volunteer service at the annual Idaho Department of Fish and Game Volunteer Banquet on April 2 at the Sacajawea Interpretive Center in Salmon.
Toynbee has been a hunter and bow hunter education instructor for the Salmon Region for over 46 years and has certified… more
Trapper education course scheduled May 5 in Salmon
| idfg-mdemick
Beginning July 1, 2018, every trapper who purchased their first trapping license after June 30, 2011 will be required to attend and pass a mandatory trapper education course before they can purchase an Idaho trapping license.
Trappers that have successfully passed and are certified through the Idaho voluntary… more
Dance of the Sage Grouse
| idfg-vosborn
Every spring sage grouse descend on leks across southern Idaho for their annual courtship. Wildlife biologist Michelle Kemner-Commons describes what the pops, struts and sparring means in the world of sage grouse.
When wildlife gets into trouble, F&G staff are often first responders [VIDEO]
| idfg-vosborn
Managing wildlife takes many forms, from setting hunting seasons to population research. But sometimes management is hands-on and unexpected. Idaho Fish and Game employees are typically the first responders when deer, elk and other wildlife get into a hazardous situation and need a helping hand.
These videos… more
See South Fork Snake rainbows receive reward tags [VIDEO]
| idfg-rphillips
Before anglers hit the South Fork of the Snake River for its prime fishing season, Fish and Game crews were out catching rainbows and hybrids and inserting tiny wire tags that identify a reward. An angler will receive the reward if they catch a tagged rainbow trout and or rainbow/cutthroat hybrid and turn in the fish… more
Clearwater Region upcoming trapper/wolf trapper classes
| idfg-jbruns
IDFG has scheduled 2 new trapping classes in the Clearwater Region: Standard trapper education will take place on Sunday, 29 April, in Deary. Wolf trapper education will take place on Friday, 28 July, in Lewiston. Both classes will run from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. with a lunch break at midday. See the links below for more… more
Construction Work Slated for Spring Shores Road at Lucky Peak Reservoir
| Anonymous (not verified)
Construction work will soon begin to complete the last piece of a multi-year project which allows deer and elk to safely migrate across State Highway 21 between Lucky Peak Reservoir and the Wilderness Ranch area.
Contractors working for the Idaho Department of Fish and Game will be installing specially… more