Press Releases and Articles
Chinook salmon season to end in little Salmon River June 10
| idfg-mdemick
The Little Salmon River from the mouth upstream to the US Highway Bridge near Smokey Boulder Road will close to all Chinook salmon fishing the end of fishing hours (10 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time) on Friday, June 10.
Chinook salmon seasons continue on the Clearwater River upstream of the Orofino Bridge,… more
Horsethief Reservoir open for the summer camping season
| idfg-mdemick
By Roger Phillips, Idaho Fish and Game public information specialist
The reservoir has mostly refilled, been restocked, and it’s open for anglers.
This popular fishing spot about 9 miles east of Cascade was drained and treated last year to rid it of unwanted fish. The water level is down about 6 feet… more
Idaho moose not part of ESA listing petition
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By Roger Phillips, Idaho Fish and Game public information specialist
To avoid any confusion, Idaho moose are not being considered for listing under the Endangered Species Act.
A recent petition by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is to list the U.S. population of the subspecies of moose (Alces alces… more
Addendum to Chinook Salmon Seasons and Rules in the Clearwater River Drainage
| idfg-staff
The section of the Clearwater River from the Camas Prairie Railroad Bridge upstream to the Cherrylane Bridge will reopen to fishing for Chinook salmon on June 10. Fishing for Chinook salmon in this section of river is allowed only on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays until further notice. Daily fishing hours… more
Clearwater Fisheries Update (06/06/2016)
| idfg-bstuder
Hi everybody, it is time for the Clearwater Region’s Weekly Chinook update (6/6/16). I thought I’d get this out today to give those of you who like to fish the Little Salmon River more notice about the upcoming closure (See section on Rapid River Run and Attachment for details). Also, for those of you who… more
Anglers will get a bonus chinook fishing season on Clearwater River
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By Roger Phillips, Idaho Fish and Game public information specialist
Thanks to a good return of hatchery summer Chinook to the Clearwater River, anglers will get a bonus fishing season starting June 10 with a special rule that allows the harvest of Chinook with an intact adipose fin. This rule change only… more
Elmore County Cat Likely Died of Plague
| idfg-staff
Laboratory tests indicate an Elmore County cat likely died from plague. The cat had contact with ground squirrels, also known as “whistle pigs,” before becoming ill. Family members and other household pets are being monitored to ensure the cat did not spread the infection.
The cat lived outside of the initial… more
Lower Salmon River And Snake River To Close June 2
| idfg-rphillips
Fishing seasons for chinook salmon will end at the end of fishing hours on Thursday, June 2 on the following river sections:
Lower Salmon River from Rice Creek Bridge upstream to the uppermost boat ramp at Vinegar Creek Snake River from Dug Bar boat ramp to Hells Canyon DamThe sport harvest allocation… more
Clearwater Region Chinook Salmon Update (5/31/16)
| idfg-vosborn
The Clearwater River has seen an increase in the amount of effort this week with anglers fishing for chinook all throughout the system. Areas below Pink House provided many anglers with good catching opportunities until its closure on Friday. The North Fork of the Clearwater has seen good catch rates and a… more
Chinook Salmon Update from Clearwater Fish Manager
| idfg-vosborn
Hi everybody, it is time for the Clearwater Region’s Weekly Chinook update (5/31/16). For those of you who like to fish the lower Salmon River or Hells Canyon, please pay attention to the fishery information below (in BOLD) as there are closures coming your way.
Harvest Shares
The run of spring… more
Try northern pike fishing in northern Idaho’s lakes
| idfg-mdemick
By Roger Phillips, Idaho Fish and Game public information specialist
The Panhandle offers a unique fishing opportunity for northern pike not found elsewhere in Idaho, which anglers can enjoy while at the same time keeping the fish’s population in check which is a good thing for other species.
There are… more
Wildlife workshop for educators to focus on elk
| idfg-mdemick
Teachers - don’t let your summer pass you by - Get WILD.
Idaho Fish and Game will host a WILD about Elk workshop designed to help 4th-12th grade teachers learn fun and exciting ways to teach wildlife conservation in the classroom.
The workshop will be held June 13 and 14 at Red River Wildlife… more
Application period for big game controlled hunts ends June 5
| idfg-mdemick
Hunters have until midnight Sunday, June 5 to apply for this fall's deer, elk, pronghorn, black bear and turkey controlled hunts.
Hunters with a valid 2016 Idaho hunting license may apply for controlled hunts at any hunting and fishing license vendor, Fish and Game office; with a credit card by calling 1-800-… more
First Super Hunt drawing deadline is May 31
| idfg-mdemick
Hunters hoping to enter Idaho’s first Super Hunt drawing have through May 31 to apply.
With every entry in Fish and Game's Super Hunt drawings, hunters get a chance at winning the hunt of a lifetime, and their entry fee helps support hunter and angler access to and across private lands.
The first… more
Plague Suspected in Treasure Valley Ground Squirrel Deaths
| idfg-bstuder
Joint News Release—For Immediate ReleaseIdaho Department of Fish and Game
Central District Health Department
Preliminary tests of ground squirrels (whistle pigs) found dead in desert areas of Ada and Elmore counties have come back positive for plague. Idaho public health and Idaho Fish and Game… more
Chinook salmon seasons to end in lower Clearwater and North Fork Clearwater rivers
| idfg-mdemick
The lower Clearwater River from the Cherrylane Bridge upstream to the Orofino Bridge will close to fishing for all Chinook salmon at the end of fishing hours (9 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time) on Friday, May 27. In addition, the North Fork Clearwater River will close to fishing for all Chinook salmon effective the end of… more
Information Sought On Menan Area Bald Eagle Killer
| idfg-glosinski
MENAN - The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) is investigating the shooting of an adult bald eagle along the Snake River a short distance upstream from the Menan boat ramp. A conservation officer was called to private property along the river in May and found the dead eagle and several… more
Millions of hatchery smolts get clipped before leaving for the ocean
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By Roger Phillips, Idaho Fish and Game public information specialist
It’s no secret that Idaho steelhead and salmon anglers rely on hatcheries for fish that they can take home and eat, and anglers can identify “keepers” because a small fin on their back is removed when the fish are young. The clipped adipose… more