Press Releases and Articles
Give wintering wildlife a break on the Boise River WMA
| idfg-rphillips
Would you skip hiking or walking your dog in Boise Foothills this winter if it meant saving a deer that might otherwise succumb to starvation? That’s not a rhetorical this winter as thousands of deer and elk return to the Boise River Wildlife Management Area and find fire consumed 4,300 acres… more
IDFG Scoping For 2017-2018 Moose, Goat And Sheep Hunting Seasons
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IDAHO FALLS – The Idaho Department of Fish… more
Thank a Landowner this Season
| idfg-jbruns
As each outdoor recreation season comes to a close and our hunting, fishing and wildlife watching experiences become memories, it is time for us to remember the landowners who generously helped to make these experiences possible. Remember that access to private land is a privilege provided to us through the generosity… more
F&G helps protect haystacks from growing elk herds
| idfg-rphillips
Most hunters agree Idaho’s burgeoning big game populations are a good thing, but when they show up in unwanted places, they become too much of a good thing.
That’s the case in Blaine County and elsewhere when herds of deer, elk and pronghorn descend onto agriculture lands and become a nuisance… more
Input needed for Moose, Goat and Sheep 2017-2018 hunting seasons
| idfg-jbruns
Idaho Fish and Game is currently in the process of setting seasons for trophy species (moose, mountain goat, and bighorn sheep) for the 2017-18 seasons. Sportspersons have the opportunity to provide input on these hunts at an upcoming open house scheduled for Wednesday, December 14th from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at… more
I found a radio collar, what should I do?
| idfg-rphillips
So the deer, elk or other big-game animal you harvested was wearing a little jewelry in the form of a radio collar around its neck? What should you do? Well first, congratulations on a successful hunt, and don't worry, you did nothing wrong.
Idaho Fish and Game places hundreds of collars on… more
Henrys Lakes produces a new catch/release record Brook Trout
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Congratulations to Kordin Miller of Rexburg on landing and releasing this trophy 21-inch Brook Trout.
Kordin caught and released this beauty on December 2, 2016 while ice-fishing at Henrys Lake. This fish surpasses the previous catch/release record recently set by Lafe Gamett just a few days prior… more
Wilson Springs - It's Getting Deep(er)!
| idfg-dparrish
Dredging starts December 19, 2016 to deepen the ponds at Wilson Springs. A local contractor will use a suction dredge to remove material from the ponds and pump the slurry to drying pits currently being built on an upland site. The project should take about 75 days from start to end.
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Public Fishing and Boating Access Areas - Some Consider Them "Garbage Dumps"
| idfg-dparrish
Sportsmen believe in multiple use - but using their hunting and fishing Access sites for a dump shouldn't be one of them. Recently, the Bordewick Access along the Snake River was used as a disposal site for tires by some disrespecting individual. We will investigate and hope to find the… more
Clearwater Region Steelhead Fishing Report 12/5/16)
| idfg-vosborn
This past week fishing effort began to drop in most areas of the Clearwater River. The Orofino area on river section 03/05 is the area that received the highest amount effort. Water temperatures are dropping into the high 30’s on the main stem and into the 40’s on the North Fork. Anglers reported that they… more
Fish and Game schedules aerial operations to survey big game
| idfg-mdemick
Beginning in early December, Fish and Game staff will be flying to get a closer look at deer numbers for the next two weeks, including several low-level helicopter surveys planned throughout the state.
"We want to give folks a heads up regarding these operations," Fish and Game Deer and Elk Program… more
Idaho Fish & Game to propose Price Lock in 2017
| idfg-mdemick
By Virgil Moore, Director Idaho Fish and Game
Idaho’s hunters, anglers and trappers expect professional management of Idaho’s wildlife resources including our fisheries. As a sportsman, you know that scientific management is key to providing quality hunting and fishing for you and for future generations. Idaho… more
Hunters reminded to report on deer, elk, pronghorn tags
| idfg-mdemick
With most of the major big game hunting seasons over for the year, Idaho Fish and Game reminds hunters who purchased a 2016 deer, elk, or pronghorn tag to report the results of their big game hunts as soon as possible.
Hunters can file their reports online at https://idfg.idaho.gov/hunt/report or call 1-877-… more
Hunter comments wanted for moose, sheep, and mountain goat season proposals
| idfg-mdemick
Idaho Fish and Game wants to hear from hunters on proposed changes to moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat seasons for 2017 and 2018.
Fish and Game will host open houses where those interested can visit with local wildlife biologists about the proposals and provided their comments.
Ponderay -… more
Great catch ice fishing at Henrys Lake
| idfg-dkeen
Ice fishing catch rates for Sunday, 12/4 fell within the good range. We're seeing some impressive fish, with several in the 7-8 pound range. Hadley Bowen landed a fish of a lifetime; a 6 pound 3 oz., 23 inch Brook Trout. And Jiler landed a huge 8 lb. 2oz. Hybrid.
The ice is still marginal in most locations so use… moreBlood Drive Scheduled at Lewiston Regional Office on December 13th
| idfg-jbruns
Give the perfect gift this holiday season when you give blood with the Red Cross on Tuesday, December 13th, 2016 from 9:00am to 2:00pm at the Idaho Fish and Game regional office at 3316 16th St. in Lewiston.
Contact the regional office at (208) 799-5010 to sign-up!
C.J. Strike WMA is a winter waterfowl destination
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By Joshua White, Regional Wildlife Habitat Biologist
C.J. Strike Wildlife Management Area is an important stop-over location for waterfowl during both the spring and fall migration, providing critical food resources for ducks and geese migrating to nesting or wintering grounds, as well as an excellent hunting… more
Wildlife Boxes Make Perfect Christmas Gifts
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To get ahead of the early spring arrival of Idaho’s State Bird, the Mountain Bluebird, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) is offering a limited number of wildlife boxes starting at $5.00/box. These boxes make great Christmas presents for those wildlife lovers on our lists.
Funds collected from… more