Press Releases and Articles
Hunters can comment on proposed changes for 2022 deer and elk seasons from Feb. 22 through March 13
| idfg-rphillips
Hunters and other interested parties can comment on proposed changes to the 2022 deer and elk seasons from Feb. 22 through March 13. Proposals are in response to the first-ever detection of Chronic Wasting Disease in Unit 14, as well as a recurrence of another disease that unexpectedly reduced whitetails herds in… more
Citizen Shooting Range Advisory Committee Meeting - February 24, 2022
| idfg-staff
Citizen Shooting Range Advisory Committee
Meeting and Agenda
Thursday, February 24, 2022, 6 p.m. MST
Idaho Fish and Game Headquarters Office
600 S. Walnut St. Boise
Live stream via Zoom: https://… more
Feb. 22 Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report
| idfg-bbeller
Fish and Game personnel began interviewing steelhead anglers between the Middle Fork Salmon River confluence and Challis during the week of February 14th. Angler effort increased slightly during the weekend but was relatively low throughout the week. The highest amount of angler effort was observed in location code 17… more
F&G Citizen Shooting Range Advisory Committee to meet Feb. 24
| idfg-rphillips
Citizen Shooting Range Advisory Committee will meet online at 6 p.m.on Feb. 24 via Zoom, or people can attend in person 600 S. Walnut St. in Boise to observe the meeting online. No public comment will be taken at the meeting.
People can join the Zoom meeting by logging onto: https://zoom.us/j/92207944972… more
Shed hunt responsibly to protect big game animals
| idfg-cliess
On Feb. 2, Punxsutawney Phil – aka, the fuzzy little varmint that miraculously forecasts the winter-spring transition on Groundhog’s Day – indicated there would be six more weeks of winter this year. The bigger takeaway from Mr. Phil is an important reminder that winter is not over for wintering deer and elk, so keep… more
Bobcat check-in on Feb. 25 in Grangeville
| idfg-jbruns
Attention Trappers! A bobcat check-in will be held at Senior Citizens Center in Grangeville, 108 Grangeville Truck Rte on Friday, February 25th from 3-5:30pm. Each trapper will be charged a $1.75 administration fee and $3 per pelt.
Contact the regional office (208) 799-5010 for more information. … more
What you need to know about hunter education opportunities in the Panhandle and elsewhere in the state
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Idaho Fish and Game is excited to offer instructor-led hunter, bowhunter and combination classes along with new and exciting hunting and shooting sports skills classes!
Online hunter education is a great resource and will still be available for people wishing to take that route. Check out this story to… more
Lake Cascade and Payette Lake ice conditions - Feb. 16, 2022
| idfg-mthomas
On Wednesday, February 16 we checked conditions on Cascade and Payette Lakes. Surface and ice conditions remain favorable for travel on both lakes. Please be aware of warm daily highs leading into the weekend, followed by some snow forecasted on Sunday. On Lake Cascade, we do not recommend using wheeled… more
Anglers: Give your input for the proposed 2022 spring and summer Chinook salmon seasons
| idfg-cliess
Idaho Fish and Game is seeking public input on management strategies for spring and summer Chinook salmon for the Rapid River (lower Salmon and Little Salmon rivers), Hells Canyon, Clearwater Basin and South Fork Salmon River fisheries. Fish and Game will be setting new seasons for upcoming spring and summer Chinook… more
In-person hunter education classes scheduled in Pocatello
| idfg-jjackson
With spring turkey hunts and the big game controlled hunt application period right around the corner, now is the time to get your hunter education certification! Besides the online option, students can even register for instructor-led classes currently offered throughout the state.
If you are a… more
Winter Newsletter Available
| idfg-sfocht
Find out what Idaho Master Naturalists from around the state are up to! Click here to read the winter newsletter.
River otter trapping season closed in the Clearwater Region
| idfg-jbruns
The river otter harvest quota for Idaho’s Clearwater Region was reached on Monday, Feb. 14. The otter trapping season for the entire region closes 72 hours after the harvest quota has been met. As a result, the otter season for the entire region will close at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 18.
Any otter trapped in… more
Annual Sportsmen Against Hunger event scheduled for Feb. 19 and 20
| idfg-jjackson
The 15th annual Sportsmen Against Hunger fundraiser is scheduled Feb. 19 and 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day at the CAL Ranch Store in Chubbuck. Those who attend can help raise money for The Idaho Foodbank here in southeast Idaho!
Volunteers from various southeast Idaho sportsmen’s groups and organizations… more
Public comment period for 2022-2024 peregrine falcon take season setting is now open
| idfg-cliess
Idaho Fish and Game is collecting public input on the proposed 2022-24 seasons for the take of peregrine falcons from the wild for falconry purposes.
Falconers and other interested parties have until March 4 to provide input. The final take season will be set by the Fish and Game Commission at their March 24… more
Steelhead anglers reminded of changes to steelhead season on Salmon and Snake rivers
| idfg-mdemick
Before wetting a line in 2022, steelhead anglers are encouraged to brush up on the fish rules. In November, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission changed the steelhead daily bag limit for the spring 2022 steelhead season on the Salmon, Little Salmon, and Snake rivers to 2 fish per day, 6 in possession. These changes are… more
Upper Salmon River Conditions (2-11-2022)
| idfg-bbeller
Recent warm weather along the upper Salmon River has it feeling a little more like spring, and we thought it would be a good time to issue an update about how things are looking downstream of North Fork on the upper Salmon River. The pictures included in this blog post were all taken on February 9, 2022.
To… more
Rainbow trout stocking schedule for February 2022 in the Magic Valley Region
| idfg-tthompson
Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Magic Valley Region will be stocking approximately 6,300 catchable-sized rainbow trout in February. All stocking dates and numbers of fish are approximate and may change without notice due to water or weather conditions.
Body of Water… more
Wildlife Express: Geese, the waterfowl socialites taking both rural and urban locations by storm
| idfg-cliess
Step foot in nearly every park, plaza or parking lot and chances are you’ve spotted the subject of Wildlife Express’s February issue. Geese, the waterfowl socialites taking both rural and urban locations by storm, come in four variations across Idaho: Canada (not Canadian), snow, Ross’ and greater white-fronted.… more