Press Releases and Articles
F&G confirms the first Grizzly Bear sighting west of I-15 in the Upper Snake Region
| idfg-jbrower
Trail camera footage provided to Fish and Game staff confirms the presence of a grizzly bear west of Interstate 15 in Hunting Unit 59. The bear was photographed by a trail camera on May 31, and was clearly identified as a grizzly bear. The presence of grizzlies in Unit 59 has not previously been confirmed. It… more
Lower Salmon River from Rice Creek Bridge to Time Zone Bridge Closes to Chinook Salmon Fishing
| idfg-jdupont
The lower Salmon River from Rice Creek Bridge to Time Zone Bridge will close immediately (June 3, 2024) to all fishing for Chinook Salmon. This closure was made to protect returns of Chinook Salmon destined for the upper Salmon and South Fork Salmon rivers. Data collected from Bonneville dam indicates that not enough… more
It's trout stocking time! Here's what's headed to Panhandle waters this June
| idfg-tjross
If you're looking for a good way to kick off summer, look no further. Over 26,000 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) rainbow trout will be stocked in the Panhandle Region in June.
Stocking of all waters is tentative and dependent on river/lake/pond conditions (angler safety concerns); dates may change… more
Chinook fishing closes on portion of Salmon River from Rice Creek Bridge to Time Zone Bridge
| idfg-rphillips
The sport fishery for Chinook salmon in the Lower Salmon River from Rice Creek Bridge upstream to Time Zone Bridge closes on Monday, June 3 to protect Chinook returning to hatcheries in the South Fork of the Salmon and Upper Salmon rivers.
Spring Chinook fishing continues on many other sections of the Clearwater… more
Windows to Wildlife: Learn about Idaho's colorful and enigmatic duck, the harlequin, and other interesting wildlife
| idfg-daygen
The following topics are featured in the spring edition of "Windows to Wildlife" Idaho Fish and Game's quarterly wildlife newsletter.
IDAHO'S QUEST TO MONITOR ITS MOST MYSTERIOUS DUCKIn the remote and rugged stream scapes of Idaho's northern wilderness, a small but vibrant splash of color paddles against… more
Fish and Game 125th anniversary celebration and Free Fishing Day event set for June 8 at Rathdrum City Park
| idfg-tjross
Despite recent cool and rainy weather, summer is just around the corner. To properly welcome in summer, come join Panhandle Region Idaho Fish and Game staff and Rathdrum Parks and Recreation for a fun-filled family event on June 8 at Rathdrum City Park.
Playing through! Moose removed from Riverside Golf Course in Pocatello
| idfg-jjackson
On June 1, Idaho Fish and Game with the help of the Pocatello Police Department (PPD) removed a yearling cow moose from Riverside Golf Course in Pocatello.
At approximately 8 a.m. on Saturday morning, a Fish and Game conservation officer was contacted by the PPD regarding the moose. The animal had first… more
Trapper, wolf trapper, and hunter education courses coming up in Salmon
| idfg-mdemick
Looking for a trapper, wolf trapper or hunter education course in the Salmon area? Not sure which classes you need? Idaho Fish and Game has got the answers to your questions.
Trapper Education Course
Trapper education covers trapping laws, safety, ethics, basic trapping methods and ways to… more
F&G alerts hunters and recreationists of a confirmed grizzly sighting north of Salmon
| idfg-mdemick
Idaho Fish and Game officials have confirmed a grizzly bear sighting in the North Fork Salmon River area near the Montana border. The bear was photographed by a game camera on May 23, and the bear was clearly identified as a grizzly. It is not known if the bear is still in the area.
Southwest Region rainbow trout stocking schedule – June
| idfg-bpearson
Fish and Game staff will be stocking more than 94,000 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) trout at the following locations across the Southwest Region in June.
All fish stocked are rainbow trout, unless otherwise noted. Stocking of all waters is tentative and dependent on river/lake/pond conditions (… more
Rainbow trout stocking schedule for June 2024 in the Magic Valley Region
| idfg-tthompson
Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Magic Valley Region will be stocking approximately 26,865 10-12” catchable-sized rainbow trout in June. All stocking dates and numbers of fish are approximate.
Stocking of all waters is tentative and dependent on river/lake/pond conditions (angler safety concerns); dates… more
F&G 125th Anniversary Celebration and Youth Outdoor Skills Day a big success
| idfg-jbrower
Idaho Fish and Game's Upper Snake Region held their annual Youth Outdoor Skills Day at Beaver Dick Park this May with support from local sporting groups and businesses. The theme of this year's event was "Together, we conserve Idaho's wild" in conjunction with Fish and Game's 125th Anniversary Celebration. Over… more
Spring Chinook Salmon Fishing Update 5/28/2024: Rapid River Run, Hells Canyon, and Clearwater River Fisheries
| idfg-jdupont
Hi everybody.
It is time for my weekly spring Chinook Salmon update (May 28, 2024). For those who like to fish the lower Clearwater (downstream of Cherrylane Bridge), please be aware we will be closing this river section at the end of fishing hours this Friday. If this is an area you like to fish, please read… more
Chinook fishing on the Clearwater River from the Camas Prairie Railroad Bridge upstream to Cherrylane Bridge closes on May 31
| idfg-rphillips
Chinook salmon fishing on the Clearwater River from the Camas Prairie Railroad Bridge upstream to Cherrylane Bridge closes at the end of fishing hours on Friday, May 31. Anglers are expected to catch the sport fishing share of the harvest by that time.
Spring Chinook fishing continues on many other… more
F&G opens opportunity to comment on multiple negotiated rulemaking changes
| idfg-cliess
Idaho Fish and Game has begun the process of negotiated rulemaking. The Department will be hosting a series of public meetings at Fish and Game’s Headquarters building in Boise. The meetings will also be streamed virtually on Zoom. Those interested can learn more about each rule chapter being reviewed.
The… more
May’s 'Wildlife Express' takes a bird’s-eye view on swallows
| idfg-cliess
Swallows—the F-16s of the bird world—are a family of birds made up of about 86 different species, six of which can be found here in Idaho during the summer. And they also happen to be the subject of May’s Wildlife Express newsletter.
Measuring 5-7 inches in length, swallows have broad, rounded heads. Their… more
Turkey hunter attacked by female moose with calves near Blackfoot
| idfg-jjackson
Late afternoon on Friday, May 24, a turkey hunter was attacked by a female moose on a section of Bureau of Land Management land bordering the Snake River downstream of Wadsworth Island, a few miles south of Blackfoot city limits.
The individual was hunting turkeys when he inadvertently startled a female… more
Southeast Region commemorates Fish and Game's 125th Anniversary with special events on Free Fishing Day
| idfg-jjackson
If you have never “dunked a worm” or “wet a fly”, you don’t know what you are missing! And, here is your chance to find out. Saturday, June 8, is Free Fishing Day in Idaho, which means anyone can fish without a license on any of Idaho’s waters open to fishing!
What makes this year’s Free Fishing Day… more