Press Releases and Articles
Hunters: As hunting season draws near, now is the perfect time to dial in your bow or firearm
| idfg-cliess
Hunting season will be here before we know it. If you haven’t already, here’s why now is the perfect time to dust off that firearm or bow in preparation for the 2025 season.
Deadline alert: Aug. 10 is the last chance to enter the second Super Hunt drawing
| idfg-rphillips
Deadline for the second Super Hunt drawing is Aug. 10. The second Super Hunt drawing will include tags for two elk, two deer, two pronghorn, and one moose hunt. A Super Hunt Combo that includes one tag for each of those species will also be drawn. All winners will be notified in mid-August.
Hunters may enter the… more
Recreationists can help reduce conflicts on Idaho Fish and Game properties
| idfg-nmerz
With summer in full swing, the desire to get outside and enjoy all Idaho has to offer grows strong. With a renewed recreation focus and a growing population, publicly accessible lands in Idaho are seeing a lot of use. These publicly available lands fall under many different ownerships, ranging from federal public lands… more
Rainbow trout stocking schedule for August 2025 in the Magic Valley Region
| idfg-Kenzie.Baratti
Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game's Magic Valley Region will be stocking approximately 21,900 10-12'' catchable-sized rainbow trout in August. 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
Information sought about illegal cow/calf moose killing near Kamiah
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho Fish and Game is seeking any information about an illegally killed cow and calf moose near Kamiah on July 19 between 7 and 9 p.m.
The moose carcasses were found east of Kamiah in a meadow about 50 yards from Forest Service Road 500, near its intersection with Forest Service Road 5125. Both moose are… more
Statewide trout stocking highlights for August 2025
| idfg-cliess
Many of Idaho’s lakes and ponds are soon going to be bolstered with Idaho Fish and Game stocking over 80,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout this August. 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
Fish and Game offering instructor-led hunter education course in Rupert
| idfg-Kenzie.Baratti
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 course in Rupert at the Rupert Outdoor Shooting Complex on August 26-29, 2025. The class will run Tuesday thru Friday from 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Hunter… more
Hunter & bowhunter education combination course offered in Challis
| idfg-mdemick
An instructor-led hunter & bowhunter combination course will be held August 18-21 (Monday through Thursday) from 8 a.m. to noon each morning at the Challis Rod & Gun Club.
This interactive course will certify students in both hunter and bowhunter education and is designed for… more
August trout stocking schedule for the Salmon Region
| idfg-mdemick
Idaho Department of Fish and Game will stock over 12,840 catchable-sized (10 to 12-inch) rainbow trout at the following location in August.
Wolf trapper education course offered in Salmon Sept. 5
| idfg-mdemick
A wolf trapper education course will be offered in Salmon on Friday, September 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Idaho Fish and Game office located at 99 Highway 93 North.
Wolf trapper education courses are usually offered just a few times a year locally - so if you need to complete the course, sign up now.… more
August fish stocking schedule for the Upper Snake Region
| idfg-jbrower
F&G Commission awards $100K to groups for conservation and recreation projects
| idfg-cliess
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission recently awarded $100,000 to help support projects that enhance fish and wildlife habitat, populations, or benefit recreational opportunities associated with hunting, fishing, trapping, and other wildlife recreation.
Grants went to the following organizations throughout the… more
Jack Chinook salmon stocked in McCall and New Meadows ponds for anglers
| idfg-jmessner
Looking to reel in a salmon without heading to the river? Idaho Fish and Game is stocking community ponds with surplus jack Chinook salmon this week, giving anglers a rare opportunity to catch these tasty fish close to home.
This week, approximately 100 jack Chinook salmon (less than 24 inches) will be stocked… more
Returned big game tags offer more hunting opportunity and are on sale Aug. 7
| idfg-cliess
Idaho Fish and Game will sell primarily returned nonresident, general season big game tags starting at 10 a.m. MDT on Aug. 7. Tags can be purchased on a first-come, first-served basis at Fish and Game offices during normal business hours, at license vendors, online at GoOutdoorsIdaho.com, or by calling (800) 554-8685… more
Important dates to help plan your August
| idfg-cliess
From tags sales to season openers, there’s a lot happening in Idaho during August 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… more
Nonresident hunters can apply for 2026 deer/elk tags in December; here are the details
| idfg-rphillips
Fish and Game recently announced details on new nonresident drawing for deer and elk tags for 2026. The drawing replaces the traditional first-come, first-served sale that occurred online and at license and tag vendors.
Another change is nonresident hunters will have to buy a 2026 nonresident hunting… more
Second big game controlled hunt drawing application period is Aug. 5-15
| idfg-cliess
The application period for Idaho’s second big game controlled hunt drawing runs Aug. 5-15. Any hunter who drew a controlled big game hunt tag has until Aug. 1 to buy it, and those that aren't purchased will be available for a second drawing. To see available big game tags available for the second application period,… more
Brook trout removal planned for Binarch Creek in North Idaho to aid native trout
| idfg-tjross
Idaho Fish and Game will begin a native fish restoration project in Binarch Creek, a tributary to the Priest River, in Sept. 2025. Fisheries staff in the Panhandle Region will use rotenone to remove nonnative brook trout, with the goal of benefitting westslope cutthroat trout populations.