Press Releases and Articles
Pack it out or bury it, but don’t burn it!
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During the morning of Sept. 22, yet another wildfire sprung up on Idaho’s dry and fire-prone wildlands, this time burning a portion of Idaho Fish and Game’s Boise River Wildlife Management Area (WMA) and neighboring lands near Lucky Peak. The wildfire—dubbed the Three Point Fire—was quickly contained and extinguished,… more
Heads up hunters and anglers: Idaho Power closing North Park campground and boat ramp at C.J. Strike on Oct. 1
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The following is a news brief from Idaho Power:
Idaho Power’s North Park Campground and boat ramp on C.J. Strike Reservoir will close from Oct. 1 through December while the company upgrades the docks between the park and the nearby U.S. Air Force Marina.
Boaters can access the reservoir from Cottonwood… more
F&G seeks information about mule deer buck illegally shot near Emmett
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Idaho Fish and Game conservation officers are asking the public for any information they may have about a mule deer buck that was illegally shot north of Emmet, near Van Deusen Road in Unit 32.
Fish and Game officers were first notified of a dead mule deer, located about 13 miles north of Emmett on Bureau… more
Tune in to these two special edition ‘Hook and Bulletin’ podcast episodes just in time for hunting season
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As we dive headlong into the fall big game hunting season and CWD Awareness Week, we’ve cooked up not one, but two bonus episodes of the Hook and Bulletin podcast to get you ready for your hunt.
Ep. 27 - 2024 Deer and Elk Hunting OutlookEpisode 27 boils down the 2024 Deer and Elk Hunting Outlook into bite-sized… more
Idaho's WMAs provide a bounty of waterfowl hunting opportunities
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The Snake River has received much acclaim as the go-to public land duck hunting destination in Idaho, but it’s certainly not the only place where hunters have an accessible place to hunt waterfowl. About two-thirds of Fish and Game's Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) are managed with waterfowl in mind—… more
Pheasant hunting season in the Panhandle is just a few weeks away
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Whether you are a new hunter or a seasoned veteran, pheasant hunting opportunity in 2024 will not disappoint!
Youth marksmanship skills workshop to be hosted in the Panhandle Region on Oct. 5
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Idaho Fish and Game staff and volunteers in the Panhandle Region will be hosting a Youth Marksmanship Skills Workshop on Oct. 5 at the Farragut Shooting Range Center in Athol.
MK Nature Center in Boise welcomes five Upper Columbia River sockeye salmon
| idfg-cliess
On Sept. 20, five Upper Columbia River sockeye salmon arrived at the MK Nature Center in Boise—and yes, they had a little help from the tanker truck. The fish were delivered from the Eagle Fish Hatchery Complex, and they have quite a story to tell.
Chronic wasting disease Community Chat meetings in Bonners Ferry have concluded
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With the Unit 1 surveillance hunt now over and many resulting chronic wasting disease samples in process and pending final results, no new information relative to the CWD situation in Unit 1 will be available for several weeks. As such, Idaho Fish and Game in the Panhandle Region is ending Community Chat meetings,… more
F&G is recognizing Chronic Wasting Disease Awareness Week, Sept. 23-29
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Idaho Fish and Game is recognizing Chronic Wasting Disease Awareness Week, Sept. 23-29. The goal is to help hunters, and others who value Idaho’s wildlife, to learn and understand why managing the disease is critical to Idaho’s future, and the role hunters play in it.
Fish and Game State Wildlife Manager Rick… more
Waterfowl season for youth and veterans/active military runs the weekend of Sept. 28-29
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Duck and goose hunting is among the coolest ways to introduce a youngster to the excitement of hunting. There's usually plenty of birds in the sky and the opportunity for a novice to experience the blinds, the decoys, and the dogs—all under the supervision and guidance of an adult.
But, you don’t just have to be… more
Horsethief Reservoir reopens for day use
| idfg-bpearson
Fish and Game is reopening Horsethief Campground to day use immediately, after regional staff were informed that fire crews no longer have a need to use the campground. The campground will remain closed to overnight camping for the remainder of the season.
With the day use closure lifted, anglers should… more
Brush up on Idaho's trespassing laws before you go hunting or fishing
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Hunters, anglers, and other sportsmen and women should be aware of Idaho trespass laws before they head into the field. Trespass laws changed in 2018, and even though that feels like forever ago, it's still worthy of a reminder. Here are some basic things to remember:
You need permission to be on private… more
Minimal water available for waterfowl hunting at Market Lake this fall
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Fish and Game wants to make waterfowl hunters aware that they will find minimal water at Market Lake this Fall. Water levels in the marshes are at an all-time low, with very limited standing water left to attract the waterfowl that hunters are used to seeing.
A combination of factors has led to drier… more
Live in Idaho Waters (Part 3): Native Minnows
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We’ve talked about sculpin, we’ve talked about suckers, for our last installment of “Live in Idaho Waters” were going to discuss native minnows. A ‘minnow’ is sometimes used as a generic term for any small fish swimming around in a lake or stream, in reality, the term minnow applies to a specific category of fish.… more
Hunters are reminded to ask first, treat landowners with respect when hunting on private land
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Remember the adage “treat others how you would want to be treated?” Well, that doesn’t apply to just elders and grade school teachers. Hunters and private landowners share a unique relationship that often gets overlooked until about a month or so before hunting season opens.
With many of Idaho's hunting… more
Hunters: Remember to allow at least 10 business days delivery time when ordering tags online or by phone
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Ordering online or by phone is a convenient way to buy your hunting/fishing licenses and permits, but sportsmen and women are reminded to allow enough time for their products to be mailed before their outings.
Fish and Game recommends at least 10 business days for hunting tags to arrive. (Note: The items… more
Fish salvage order issued for the Jensen Grove Pond
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Idaho Fish and Game's Southeast Region has issued a salvage order for the pond at Jensen Grove Park in Blackfoot, effective Sept. 20 through Oct. 30.
During the salvage order timeline at Jensen Grove Pond:
Fish may be taken by any method except use of firearms, explosives, chemicals, or electric… more