Press Releases and Articles
September trout stocking schedule for the Clearwater Region
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Fish and Game staff will be stocking nearly 1,900 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) trout at the following locations across the Clearwater Region in September!
All fish stocked are rainbow trout, unless otherwise noted. Stocking of all waters is tentative and dependent on river/lake/pond conditions (… more
Craig Mountain firewood sale begins Aug. 29
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Idaho Fish and Game is selling firewood permits for the harvest of dead and dying timber on the Craig Mountain WMA. The sale will begin Aug. 29 and will end Oct. 31. Areas open to harvest include Idaho Fish and Game-owned land within 100 feet of open roads. One gate will be opened to allow better access (see attached… more
Trapper and wolf trapper education classes scheduled in the Clearwater Region
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Attention potential trappers and wolf trappers, Idaho Fish and Game will be hosting two trapper education and two wolf trapper education classes in the Clearwater Region this fall:
Trapper Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 9:00 am-… more
Important dates to help plan your September
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From tags sales to season openers, there’s a lot happening in Idaho during September that you should be aware of. Staying in the loop can be the difference between applying for that coveted controlled hunt tag and watching from the sidelines.
Be sure to stay up to date on all Fish and Game happenings. Here are… more
Salvage order issued for Mackay Reservoir
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Idaho Fish and Game has issued a fish salvage order for Mackay Reservoir, effective Aug. 30 through Oct. 31.
The Big Lost River Irrigation District is in the process of draining Mackay Reservoir to complete essential dam maintenance and prepare for future infrastructure upgrades. As water levels decline, many… more
Rainbow trout stocking schedule for September 2025 in the Magic Valley Region
| idfg-Kenzie.Baratti
Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game's Magic Valley Region will be stocking approximately 10,500 10-12'' catchable-sized rainbow trout in September. The stocking date and number of fish are approximate.
Stocking of all waters is tentative and dependent on river/lake/pond conditions (angler safety concerns… more
Salvage fishing is not an easy decision, but it's usually the right one
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Salvage fishing during summer is an unfortunate reality in Idaho. Somewhere in the state, a fishing water becomes too low to support fish, too warm, or both, which leads to salvage fishing.
This is when Idaho Fish and Game temporarily suspends all bag limits and size limits in that body of water. Anglers… more
Range grant application period is open; deadline is Nov. 3
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Idaho Fish and Game enhances recreational shooting ranges through its Shooting Range Development Grant program to assist organizations or agencies to establish, upgrade, expand, or otherwise improve public firearms and archery ranges in Idaho.
"This is a great opportunity for public… more
Fish salvage order issued for Foster, Glendale, Johnson, and Lamont reservoirs in Franklin County
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Idaho Fish and Game has issued a salvage order for Foster, Glendale, Johnson, and Lamont reservoirs in Franklin County effective Aug. 26 through Oct. 1.
During the salvage order timeline at Foster, Glendale, Johnson, and Lamont reservoirs:
Fish may be taken by any method except use of firearms, explosives,… more
Fish and Game offers instructor-led hunter education class in Jerome
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Do you or someone you know need to take a hunter education course?
The Magic Valley Region will be offering an instructor-led hunter education class at the Magic Valley Regional Office, Hunter Education building, on Sept. 15-20. The five weekday classes will run from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. On Saturday, Sept. 20,… more
September trout stocking schedule for the Salmon Region
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Idaho Department of Fish and Game will stock over 4,500 catchable-sized (10 to 12-inch) Rainbow trout during September at the following locations:
Statewide trout stocking highlights for September 2025
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Many of Idaho’s lakes and ponds are soon going to be bolstered with Idaho Fish and Game stocking over 75,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout this September. Wondering if the stocking trucks are going to be backing up to your favorite fishing hole? We asked our Fish and Game hatchery staff to boil down some of the most… more
Upcoming Clearwater Region hunter education classes
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Idaho Fish and Game have openings in several hunter education classes in the Clearwater Region for interested students.
Lewiston (https://www.register-ed.com/events/view/233964):
Sept. 15-18, 4-7 p.m. each day. This is a pre-study class, so students are expected to read the workbook and answer the… more
What hunters need to know about CWD requirements for 2025
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Hunters in 2025 will have mandatory testing for chronic wasting disease for deer in seven hunting units, including the addition of Unit 63A north of Idaho Falls, which was added after a domestic elk tested positive on a private game operation.
Fish and Game’s management of CWD requires wildlife… more
2025 Deer/Elk Hunting Outlook
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OverviewFor any of you headline skimmers out there, the takeaway of this year’s deer and elk hunting outlook is one of optimism; statewide, deer and elk hunting in Idaho looks positive heading into the 2025 big game season.
Now, the nitty gritty, beginning with elk. By now, you’ve learned that mild… more
Edson Fichter Nature Talks returning to Pocatello in September
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The popular Edson Fichter Nature Talks series is returning to Pocatello for its fifth year this September! Take this opportunity to learn more about wildlife, habitats, and human history connected to this area through this free lecture series co-sponsored by Friends of Edson Fichter Nature Area and the Idaho… more
Mackay State Fish Hatchery celebrates 100 years of stocking Idaho waters
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MACKAY, Idaho – This year marks a century of fish production at the Mackay State Fish Hatchery, a facility that has been a cornerstone of Idaho’s sport fish program since 1925. Nestled beneath Idaho’s tallest peaks, Mackay produces and stocks more fish species than any other hatchery in the state—continuing a legacy… more