Press Releases and Articles
Mountain lion harvest season closed in Unit 55
| idfg-mdemick
Mountain lion hunters should note that the harvest season for both female and male mountain lion has closed in game management Unit 55 south of Burley, as the harvest quota of six females was reached February 14, 2017.
Hunters will be allowed to keep mountain lions taken prior to this… more
Southeast Winter Feeding Report Feb. 13, 2017
| idfg-mkeckler
History
The Southeast Region has significant history of winter feeding and has an active Winter Feeding Advisory Committee.
Feb. 13, 2017 status report
Daily rain and melting snow is causing flooding in many parts of the Southeast Region. Deer and… more
Magic Valley Winter Feeding Report - Feb. 13, 2017
| idfg-mkeckler
HistoryThe Magic Valley Region has significant history of winter feeding and has an active Winter Feeding Advisory Committee.
Feb. 13, 2017 status report
Fish and Game's Magic Valley Region has 24 winter feeding sites established.
Approximately 1000… more
Southwest Winter Feeding Report - Feb. 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 - Feb. 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 - Feb. 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
Citizens Against Poaching Hotline now goes through State Police
| idfg-mdemick
Due to changes in a contractor used for Idaho’s Citizens Against Poaching hotline, callers should not be alarmed when Idaho State Police answers the phone.
On January 31, 2017 Idaho State Police (ISP) began fielding calls made to the hotline from people reporting suspected fish… more
Apply now for spring bear and turkey controlled hunts
| idfg-mdemick
Hunters still have a few days to apply for Idaho’s spring black bear controlled hunts, as applications must be filed by Wednesday, Feb. 15. Spring turkey controlled hunt applications must be in by Wednesday, March 1.
To apply for a controlled hunt, residents and nonresidents must have a valid… more
Idaho’s 2017 & 2018 big game season proposals available online
| idfg-mdemick
Idaho Fish and Game's proposed changes for the 2017 & 2018 big game hunting seasons are available online for public review and comment.
The proposals for deer, elk, pronghorn, black bear, mountain lion and gray wolf are listed by region and are available at: https://idfg.idaho.gov/form/big-game… more
Henrys Lake Fish Trap-it's happening!
| idfg-dkeen
The Henrys Lake fish trap is now open. The first day trapping totals were 585 Yellowstone Cutthroat. We normally trap around 4500 fish in a year, so we're off to a good start. Our first spawn day will be February 17, from approximately 5:00 p.m until 10:00 p.m. In the meantime, we'll have the trap open and we'll be… more
Season setting time for Big Game
| idfg-wwakkinen
Deer and elk seasons might seem like a long way off, here in the middle of winter, but there are things you should do now for the upcoming seasons. I’m not talking about tuning up the bow or sighting in the rifle (although those are always options).
Idaho Fish and Game is starting the… more
Lake Cascade Ice Fishing Report 2/10/17
| idfg-dallen
Ice conditions have improved as of today Friday 2/10/17. Heavy rains reduced the slush layer and have made a harder ice layer. Anglers were using 4-wheelers today to get around just about everywhere on the reservoir. The rain did make the parking areas pretty slick with ice and rain wash out areas.
… more
Big Game Season Setting - Magic Valley
| idfg-khatch
Fish & Game to host big game season setting meetings
JEROME – Idaho Fish and Game will be hosting three meetings next week to discuss the proposed changes for this falls hunting seasons for deer, elk, pronghorn, bear, lion and wolf seasons.
The meetings will all begin at 6 pm… more
Upper Snake Region Winter Wildlife Conditions Report For February 10, 2017
| idfg-glosinski
Upper Snake Region Winter Wildlife Conditions Report For February 10, 2017
In order to help keep the citizens of Idaho informed regarding the physical condition of their wildlife, the Upper Snake Regional Office will be issuing reports throughout the winter. Reports reflect information… more
Idaho Fish and Game Authorizes Additional Winter Feeding Sites in Southeast Idaho
| idfg-jjackson
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) with input from the Southeast Idaho Winter Feeding Advisory Committee (WFAC) has selected an additional 27 sites for baiting/feeding efforts in multiple counties in southeast Idaho. The total number of feed sites is now 89 (71 for deer, 16 for elk, and 2… more
Public meetings scheduled to discuss 2017 Idaho big game season proposals
| idfg-pcooper
Deer and elk seasons might seem like a long way off, here in the middle of winter, but there are things you should do now for the upcoming seasons. I’m not talking about tuning up the bow or sighting in the rifle (although those are always options).
Idaho Fish and Game is starting the… more
Super Bowl Sunday Bighorn Sheep Capture in Hells Canyon
| idfg-jbruns
Low flying helicopters deploy net guns to capture bighorn sheep in Hells Canyon on Sunday. Sheep are transported to processing site where researchers measure overall sheep body condition and take samples to test for disease. Animals are marked with a collar and ear tag to monitor movement and survival rates.
… more
Female mountain lion harvest season closed in Unit 36B near Challis
| idfg-mdemick
Mountain lion hunters should note that the harvest season for female mountain lion has closed in game management unit 36B near Challis, as the harvest quota of two females was reached February 9, 2017.
Hunters will be allowed to keep female mountain lions taken prior to this closure… more