Press Releases and Articles
Southern Portion Of Egin-Hamer Closure Opens April 1st
| idfg-glosinski
Southern Portion Of Egin-Hamer Closure Opens April 1st
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Trail to Jimmy Smith Lake Damaged
| idfg-wschoby
The trail to Jimmy Smith Lake has been damaged by avalanches and landslides. Motor vehicle access (UTV/ATV/ Motorcycle) is not advised at this time. The trail is partially snow packed and icy but foot travel to the lake is possible. As of March 16 there was still ice on the lake. As more snow melts… more
Salmon Winter Feeding Report - March 13, 2017
| idfg-mkeckler
HistoryWinter feeding last occurred in the late 90’s in the Stanley area.
March 13, 2017 status report
Despite intermittent snow storms, winter range if fairly accessible for big game. Elk are moving to higher elevations on south facing slopes. Winter feeding… more
Upper Snake Winter Feeding Report - March 13, 2017
| idfg-mkeckler
HistoryFish and Game's Upper Snake Region has significant history of winter feeding and has an active Winter Feeding Advisory Committee. The Henry Creek Fire burned over 50,000 acres in the summer of 2016, including over 30,000 acres of the Tex Creek Wildlife Management Area. Tex Creek WMA provides… more
Southeast Winter Feeding Report March 13, 2017
| idfg-mkeckler
History
The Southeast Region has significant history of winter feeding and has an active Winter Feeding Advisory Committee.
March 13, 2017 status report
Intermittent snowstorms continue to impact the region, especially in Bear Lake and Caribou Counties… more
Magic Valley Winter Feeding Report - March 13, 2017
| idfg-mkeckler
HistoryThe Magic Valley Region has significant history of winter feeding and has an active Winter Feeding Advisory Committee.
March 13, 2017 status report
Fish and Game is currently operating 12 sanctioned feed sites in Blaine County.
There is still a… more
Help protect wildlife and pets by not planting yew this spring
| idfg-rphillips
It was a tough winter for big game as deep snow pushed them to low elevations in search of food. That search was fatal to many animals after eating a toxic plant that is common for ornamental landscaping.
Japanese yew is an evergreen suitable for much of Idaho’s climate, which makes it… more
Southwest Winter Feeding Report - March 13, 2017
| idfg-mkeckler
HistoryThe Southwest Region has a long history of big game winter feeding efforts. The Winter Feeding Advisory Committee, made up of several citizen volunteers, continues to meet and review current winter conditions and evaluate needs to declare more winter feeding emergencies based on factors… more
Clearwater Winter Feeding Report - March 13, 2017
| idfg-mkeckler
HistoryThe Fish and Game Clearwater Region does not normally declare winter feeding emergencies and has never established a Winter Feeding Advisory Committee as per IC36-123. Because the Clearwater Region has so much backcountry, winter feeding operations would be very difficult to manage… more
Panhandle Winter Feeding Report - March 13, 2017
| idfg-mkeckler
HistoryThe Fish and Game Panhandle Region does not normally declare winter feeding emergencies because big game do not congregate in large concentrations. Because of this it is virtually impossible to use feeding as a tool in a way that is meaningful from a population standpoint. The region has… more
Caught on Camera: Students witness Steelhead Hatch
| idfg-jbruns
Local 5th grade students witness steelhead eggs hatching as part of the Steelhead in the Classroom Program. Eggs were delivered to the schools on Monday, March 6th. Students will raise fish until the middle of May when they will release them into the Clearwater River.
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Migratory Game Bird Season Open House in Lewiston
| idfg-jbruns
Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking public comment on proposed changes to the upcoming migratory game bird seasons. To view and comment on the season proposals, visit Fish and Game's public involvement page at https://idfg.idaho.gov/comment.
Relatively few changes are proposed for the… more
Migratory Game Bird Season Open House in Lewiston
| idfg-jbruns
Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking public comment on proposed changes to the upcoming migratory game bird seasons. To view and comment on the season proposals, visit Fish and Game's public involvement page at https://idfg.idaho.gov/comment.
Relatively few changes are proposed for the… more
Upper Salmon River Steelhead Angling Pocket Guide
| idfg-vosborn
The Upper Salmon River Steelhead Angling Pocket Guide pulls together steelhead fishing information for the Upper Salmon River. You can read it online or ask for a hard copy at the Salmon Region office.
Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report (3/14/17)
| idfg-vosborn
Steelhead angler effort on the upper Salmon River increased again over the past week, but poor river conditions continued to impact the fishery. Low level snow melt in the Challis and East Fork areas during the middle of the previous week resulted in muddy river conditions that persisted throughout the weekend.… more
Boise River WMA Closure Continues
| Anonymous (not verified)
In the aftermath of a prolonged winter, everyone is anxious to get outdoors. Enjoy the spring-like weather, but remember that portions of Boise River Wildlife Management Area (WMA) remain closed to visitors.
This is perhaps the most critical time period for big game animals. Fat… more
Canada Geese Poached, Wasted
| Anonymous (not verified)
Fish and Game is asking the public for information regarding the recent poaching and wasting of five Canada geese, discovered February 17th at Mountain Home Reservoir. The birds were shot and disposed of sometime the week before.
Citizens Against Poaching (CAP) is offering a… more
Today - Radio Boise's "From Snow to Flow" features F&G Fisheries Manager Joe Kozfkay
| Anonymous (not verified)
From the Radio Boise website -
The Boise River is an incredible asset that has been taken for granted in the past. These days many individuals and groups are working hard to protect and improve is health and vitality.
We'll talk with Joe about the Boise River fishery, how the… more