Press Releases and Articles
Idaho Fish and Game relocates two yearling moose from Blackfoot
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On the morning of July 23, Idaho Department of Fish and Game personnel were contacted by City of Blackfoot Police Department regarding two yearling moose near a business center in Blackfoot. Idaho Fish and Game with the assistance of City of Blackfoot police officers and animal control personnel were able… more
Aug. 1 deadline to buy controlled hunt tags is fast approaching
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The deadline to purchase controlled hunt tags is Aug. 1 at 11:59 p.m. MDT.
It is the applicant's responsibility to see if they drew a controlled hunt tag and to buy it by this deadline. All controlled hunt tags (except unlimited and January hunts) that are not purchased by the Aug. 1 deadline will be… more
Sage-grouse and sandhill crane tags go on sale Aug. 1
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Sage-grouseSage-grouse tags will be available on Aug. 1. A total of 5,030 tags will be offered in 12 hunting zones across parts of southern Idaho. The sage-grouse general season runs Sept. 20 through Oct. 31, 2025 and the falconry season runs Aug. 15, 2025 through Mar. 15, 2026. Hunters can buy up to two tags and may… more
Upcoming Trapper and Wolf Trapper Education classes in the Panhandle Region
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Idaho Fish and Game’s Panhandle Region is offering several Trapper and Wolf Trapper Education classes this year. These classes are required for anyone new to trapping and are an excellent way to gain hands-on skills and knowledge before the fall and winter seasons.
INL Hunting Passes now available with expanded huntable area and new rules in place
| idfg-jbrower
The 2025 Idaho National Laboratory (INL) Hunting Pass is now available at Fish and Game Offices. This pass is required for individuals with elk or pronghorn tags that are eligible to access the approved INL huntable area boundary included in Hunt Units 63, 58, and 51. The hunting pass includes a new map of the huntable… more
Kellogg man convicted of felony for illegally killing and wasting a trophy bull moose in Kootenai County
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Thanks to a tip submitted through the Citizens Against Poaching hotline, a Kellogg man has been convicted of a felony for the unlawful killing, possession and wasting of a bull moose near Wolf Lodge Saddle in Kootenai County.
ICYMI: Idaho Fish and Game Commission Meeting July 17
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Watch the full recap of the July 17, 2025 Idaho Fish and Game Commission Meeting in Coeur d'Alene.
Topics covered include: 2025-2030 mountain goat management plan, 2025-2026 sage-grouse seasons, duck hunter survey and zone changes, and more.
Rexburg man convicted for wildlife violations
| idfg-jbrower
Conservation Officers began their investigation into Archibald in December of 2023, after receiving information from a member of the community through the Citizens Against Poaching Hotline. Officers quickly responded to the call, discovering a trophy-class mule deer buck that was illegally shot, hidden, and left.… more
Want a summer adventure? Try the Trout Challenge!
| idfg-bbowersox
There are few better ways to enjoy summer than hitting the road for a summer fishing trip whether close to home or venturing to new uncharted waters. A highlight of those trips is often the chance to take in some beautiful country and have a chance to catch an equally beautiful native trout! If this sounds like your… more
Upper Salmon River closed to Chinook fishing on July 20
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Idaho Fish and Game closed the Upper Salmon River from the posted boundary just upstream of the mouth of the Yankee Fork upstream to the posted boundary just downstream of the Sawtooth Hatchery weir at the end of fishing hours on July 20.
To learn more about Chinook salmon fishing and what areas are open… more
Upper Salmon River Chinook Fishery update: 7/15/25
| idfg-gschoby
Hi everyone,
The most common question I get at this point of the season is, “how much longer are we going to be able to fish?” Well, I can say that we’ll at least be able to continue fishing through this upcoming weekend, and as always, we’ll look at the numbers and see if we’re able to remain open after that.… more
Payette Lake produces new state record lake trout
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Aaron Goettsche Breaks Catch-and-Release RecordAaron Goettsche is no stranger to monster lake trout. An avid angler, fishing rod maker, and longtime veteran on Utah’s/Wyoming's famous Flaming Gorge Reservoir — a world-renowned fishery known for producing lake trout over 30 pounds and occasional giants up to 60 — Aaron… more
Dock upgrade begins at C.J. Strike-Narrows; public access closed until Aug. 1
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The following is a news release from Idaho Power
BRUNEAU, Idaho – Idaho Power’s recreation access point in the section of C.J. Strike Reservoir known as The Narrows, is closed until Aug. 1 while the company upgrades the docks there.
Contractors began work July 10 to replace stationary piers with floating… more
Hunter education courses offered in July and August in Salmon
| idfg-mdemick
Do you know someone that needs to complete a hunter education course before hunting season this fall? Two instructor-led courses will be held in Salmon this summer that are designed for youth 9 years of age or older.
July 21, 22, 25, and 26 from 8 a.m. to noon. August 11, 12, 13 and 14 from 8 a.m. to… more
Idaho Fish and Game sees uptick in black bear sightings in Wood River Valley communities
| idfg-Kenzie.Baratti
With summer vegetation and berries peaking, bears are actively foraging and working to pack on fat before the long winter ahead. Unfortunately, some are finding their way into residential areas in search of easy meals.
Bears have an incredible sense of smell—and that’s the problem
It’s estimated… more
Upper Salmon River Chinook Fishery update: 7/9/25
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Fish and Game K9 Officer Hudson in the Panhandle Region is retiring
| idfg-tjross
Idaho Fish and Game Panhandle Region’s first K9 Officer, Hudson, is retiring after working alongside his K9 handler, Senior Conservation Officer Matt Haag for nearly ten years. Hudson is a yellow Labrador Retriever.
Here's everything you need to know to fish for walleye in Lake Pend Oreille
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Fishing for walleye in Lake Pend Oreille should be on your fishing to-do list this summer. With no size or bag limits, it’s a great opportunity to fill the freezer and enjoy fish fries all summer long. Recent surveys by Idaho Fish and Game show there is an abundant year class of 14-17 inch, “eater size” walleye.… more