Press Releases and Articles
Restoring Habitat for Steelhead in the Potlatch River Watershed
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Steelhead jumping Big Bear Falls Potlatch River Basin
CAPTION: Steelhead jumping Big Bear Falls Potlatch River Basin
by Tiege Ulschmid and Joe DuPont
Every year hundreds of wild adult steelhead make the 500 mile journey from the Pacific Ocean to the Potlatch River, a… more
Clearwater River Steelhead Fishing Update
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Steelhead fishing on the Clearwater River has remained good over the past week. Catch rates from the mouth to Orofino Bridge (Section 3) and in the North Fork Clearwater River (Section 5) have remained below 10 hrs/fish caught. As we’ve said before, anytime those catch rates are below 10 hrs/fish it’s good… more
Fish and Game Seeks Input on Upcoming Chinook Salmon Seasons
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Plan now to attend a Fish and Game public open house to provide input that will help shape this year’s Chinook salmon seasons. Idaho Fish and Game fishery personnel will be presenting information on this year’s Chinook run forecast and discussing strategies on how to best manage the sport fishery.
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Fish and Game is feeding about 20,000 big game animals this winter
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This winter’s cold temperatures and deep snow at low elevations has prompted Idaho Fish and Game to implement emergency big game feeding at nearly 110 locations across southern and eastern Idaho. Winter conditions in the Panhandle, Clearwater and Salmon areas are closer to normal so emergency… more
Elk, Ranchers and Winter
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When winter pushes elk and deer down into the valleys, hay stacks and farm fields are tempting targets for an easy meal. Idaho Fish and Game works closely with landowners to protect hay stacks and livestock. The following video explores some of the tools Fish and Game use to encourage wildlife to move on.
… moreClearwater Winter Feeding Report - January 30, 2017
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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.
January 30, 2017 status report
There is currently no feeding in the Clearwater Region, but… more
Magic Valley Winter Feeding Report - January 30, 2017
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HistoryThe Magic Valley Region has significant history of winter feeding and has an active Winter Feeding Advisory Committee.
January 30, 2017 status report
Magic Valley Regional staff toured the Bellevue/Picabo/Carey areas and met with approximately 30 landowners and… more
Southeast Winter Feeding Report January 31, 2017
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History
The Southeast Region has significant history of winter feeding and has an active Winter Feeding Advisory Committee. Members of the WFAC include:
Eric Hancock, Pocatello, 208-242-9365
David Priestley, Preston, 339-0227
Dennis Caywood, Montpelier,… more
Upper Snake Winter Feeding Report - January 30, 2017
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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
Southwest Winter Feeding Report - January 30, 2017
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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
Winter feeding fact sheet
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Link to videos of wintering wildlife and winter feeding here.
Photos and cutlines are below.
This winter’s cold temperatures and deep snow at low elevations has prompted Idaho Fish and Game to implement emergency big game feeding at nearly 110 locations across southern Idaho… more
Salmon Winter Feeding Report - January 30, 2017
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HistoryWinter feeding last occurred in the late 90’s in the Stanley area.
January 30, 2017 status report
The winter feeding advisory committee met on Jan. 23 and discussed the criteria, current conditions, elk numbers and depredation hot spots. They decided that… more
Clearwater Region Big Game Public Meetings Scheduled
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Idaho Department of Fish and Game wants to hear from hunters about proposed changes to the 2017-2018 big game seasons.
Interested individuals can visit with department personnel concerning the proposed season changes and provide their written comments by attending any of four open house… more
Winter big game feeding is reserved for emergencies
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After several mild winters in a row, this year’s winter above average precipitation and colder temperatures has felt a lot harsher for both people and wildlife. But while people can retreat to the warm comfort of a home, big game face the brunt of winter out in the elements as they have done for eons. As snowpacks… more
Mountain lion harvest season closed in southeast Idaho
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Mountain lion hunters should note that the harvest season for both female and male mountain lion has closed in game management Units 66A, 68, 68A, 70, 71, 72, 73, 73A, 74, 75, 76, 77, and 78, as the harvest quota of 22 females has been reached. The dog training season will remain open in these units through… more
Feed sites off limits to hunting mountain lions and wolves
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With Idaho Fish and Game winter feeding big game in areas of southern Idaho, hunters are reminded that mountain lions and gray wolves may not be hunted or pursued within one-half mile of any active Fish and Game big game feeding site. In addition, wolves cannot be trapped within the same distance.
… moreFish and Game legislative proposals returned to commission
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During last week’s Idaho Fish and Game Commission annual meeting in Boise, House Resources and Conservation Committee Chairman Rep. Marcus Gibbs (R) Grace, returned two Idaho Fish and Game legislative proposals to the Fish and Game Commission.
Representative Gibbs informed commissioners that… more
Here's a sneak peak at the new moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat rules
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Idaho Fish and Game Commission on Jan. 26 adopted new rules for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat for the 2017-18 hunting seasons.
Changes include:
Moose
There will be 805 moose tags available each year in 2017-18, which is… more