Press Releases and Articles
Fall Chinook seasons open September 1
| idfg-mdemick
An exciting fall Chinook season is ahead for anglers, with September 1 marking the first day of the season on parts of the Snake, Clearwater, and Salmon rivers.
The 2016 fall Chinook forecast is 32,800 hatchery and naturally-produced fall Chinook returning to the Snake River basin.
The Snake… more
Hunters can extend their seasons with second tags
| idfg-mdemick
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission reduced the price for second elk tags if purchased during August, and hunters are taking advantage of the savings.
More than 380 elk hunters purchased second elk tags as of Friday, August 12. The price reduction coincides with high populations of deer and elk due to a series… more
Donations sought for habitat restoration efforts caused by wildfires
| idfg-mdemick
Wildfires on the Boise River Wildlife Management Area east of Boise may mean difficult winters for wildlife after more than 6,800 acres burned during the Mile Marker 14 and Table Rock fires.
The WMA provides critical winter range for thousands of deer, elk, antelope, and other animals that rely on… more
Big Game Season is Upon Us!
| idfg-wwakkinen
It’s hard to believe, but the fall big game season is right around the corner. It’s time to go through your equipment, tune up that bow and sight in that rifle.
The 2016 big game season looks very promising because:
The mild winter resulted in high over-winter survival of big game.… moreFamily Saves Young Girl From Mountain Lion Attack
| idfg-glosinski
IDAHO FALLS – A family camping near Green Canyon Hot Springs east of Rexburg, Idaho, saved their four-year-old daughter from being drug away from their campfire by a mountain lion on the evening of Friday, August 12, 2016.
The family had seen the lion in the vicinity earlier in the day, which in itself is… more
Hunters should keep an eye on fire closures
| idfg-rphillips
Hunters planning trips in the vicinity of the Pioneer Fire north of Idaho City will want to pay close attention to Forest Service closures and be prepared to alter their plans if necessary.
Forest Service land closures currently spread from the North Fork of the Boise River north to the Deadwood Reservoir… more
Idaho's wild steelhead are a diverse bunch
| idfg-bbowersox
Steelhead fisheries in Idaho are world class, and the fact that anglers can fish for steelhead from July through April means there is lots of time to enjoy this resource. The fact that we can enjoy these long fishing seasons is due in part to Idaho’s hatchery program that produces lots of fish for anglers to… more
What's up with this year's steelhead run?
| idfg-vosborn
Those of you following steelhead passage over the dams have probably noticed that daily counts over Bonneville Dam are not picking up like we hoped they would. In fact, total steelhead counts over Bonneville Dam are currently about half the 10 year average. But that is only part of the story, as… more
Weekly Clearwater Steelhead Report (8/7/16)
| idfg-vosborn
This week on the Clearwater steelhead have been increasing in numbers resulting in areas where you can observe significant numbers of fish rolling. The best location has been in the area above the Camas Prairie Railroad bridge where there has been a few fish caught and kept this past week. Angler… more
Nine state records for catch-and-release fishing are still wide open
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho’s new catch-and-release records have been popular since the program launched on Jan. 1. with more than 55 entries so far. There are still opportunities to set a record no one can ever beat, and that’s getting a “first” into the record book.
Catch-and-release records are still open for… more
Ask Now to Hunt and Fish on Private Land
| idfg-pcooper
Indicators that Idaho's great fall hunting seasons are just around the corner are all around us. Archery targets are being set up for bowhunters to get in some pre-season practice before August 30 when many Idaho archery deer hunts open. The number of hunters coming to the Farragut Shooting Range to sight in rifles… more
Fish and Game Commission issues grizzly bear management proposal
| idfg-rphillips
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission on Monday, Aug. 8 approved a plan to limit the take of grizzly bears in Idaho as part of removing the Greater Yellowstone population from the federal list of threatened and endangered species. The plan supports an agreement among Idaho, Montana and Wyoming for state management of… more
Hunting Impacts of the Pioneer Fire - 8/8
| Anonymous (not verified)
Editor note: This article contains burn information that became dated as the Pioneer fire grew. However, the tag options remain accurate. This notice will remain while this is true. We continue to monitor the situation and will issue a press release and notice here if anything changes.Even as fall hunting seasons… more
Fire season in full swing
| idfg-rphillips
This summer has had fewer wildfires than last year, but people going fishing and hunting need to stay abreast of conditions and active fires. The Pioneer Fire between Idaho City and Lowman is currently the largest in the state, but it's not the only one. To see where fires are currently burning in Idaho, go to Fish… more
Don’t wait on Dworshak kokanee
| idfg-mdemick
Anglers should be excited about what was discovered during Idaho Department of Fish and Game’s recent kokanee survey of Dworshak Reservoir – fish are stacking up in the upper reservoir and their size is quite appealing.
The larger fish have begun their migration up the reservoir as… more
Sage-grouse season set
| idfg-mdemick
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission approved a restrictive season for sage-grouse.
The 2016 season will run from September 17 to September 23, with a daily bag limit of one bird, and a possession limit of two birds. The season will take place in the same areas as last year's hunt with the exception of re-… more
Fish, Scenery and History - Try a New Experience Off the Beaten Path
| idfg-dparrish
If you want a unique fishing trip off the beaten path - think about the area around Almo, Idaho. If you like to fish small streams, South Hills tributaries like Almo Creek contain Yellowstone cutthroat. If you have children and want to teach them how to fish - the pond at Castle Rocks… more
Wolf trapping certification courses scheduled in Salmon, Grangeville, and Lewiston
| idfg-mdemick
Idaho rules require prospective wolf trappers to successfully complete a Wolf Trapper Certification course before they can purchase wolf trapping tags.
For those planning to trap wolves this winter, certification courses will be held in:
Salmon: Saturday, August 13th, 9 am to 5 pm, Fish and Game… more