Press Releases and Articles
Cow moose with calf reported near Atlas Road and Kathleen Avenue in Coeur d’Alene
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On Nov. 4, Idaho Fish and Game received reports of a cow moose and calf strolling through a neighborhood in Coeur d’Alene. Since that time, additional sightings have been reported, and it appears the cow and her calf are spending time in the Atlas Road and Kathleen Avenue corridor.
Moose are big, furry and… more
F&G Commission to meet Nov. 15-16 in Lewiston
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet Nov. 15-16 at the Fish and Game Clearwater Regional Office in Lewiston. A public hearing will begin on Nov.15 at 7 p.m. PST at the Clearwater Regional Office at 3316 16th St. Those wishing to speak to the Commission on topics pertaining to Fish and Game during the public… more
Volunteer Opportunities for November and December with Fish and Game
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Volunteer with Idaho Fish and Game! Lots of opportunities during November and December. Join us!To sign up for any opportunities below, please contact Michael Young at michael.young@idfg.idaho.gov or Karie Pappani at karie.pappani@idfg.idaho.gov. Native Seed Collection in the Danskin Mountains
We will… more
Hunter recipes: Smoked wild goose pho
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Hailey Malepeai is a recipe contributor for Idaho Fish and Game, former restaurant manager, and runs a food blog.
As the days get shorter and colder, the menu again turns to soup season. One of our favorite dishes to order at a restaurant is Vietnamese pho (pronounced “fuh”), and using the leftovers from… more
Monitoring for chronic wasting disease is still underway in the Panhandle and elsewhere in the state
| idfg-tjross
Deer hunters in the Panhandle know this time of year well. The weather is cooling and the deer are gearing up for breeding season, which means whitetail hunting opportunity abounds.
Idaho Fish and Game is reminding hunters that we need your help monitoring for chronic wasting disease… more
Nov. 8 Upper Salmon River Weekly Steelhead Fishing Report
| idfg-bbeller
During the past week, steelhead angler effort on the upper Salmon River was similar to what was observed two weeks ago. The majority of anglers were found downstream of North Fork in location codes 14 and 15 while angler effort upstream of North Fork remained low for this point in the season. River conditions and… more
November Wildlife Express: Corvids are cool!
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If you spend time outside, you have probably met a bird that is part of the corvid family. This group includes ravens, crows, jays, magpies, and nutcrackers. Corvids are found all over the world with twenty species living in North America. Nine different kinds of corvid can be seen here in Idaho.
These… more
Don't let a lack of gear stop you from waterfowl hunting
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Waterfowl hunting has a reputation for being expensive, but hunters don’t need to shell out tons of money on a boat or a truckload of waterfowl gear to be successful. That’s especially true in a state with as much public land as Idaho.
Jump shooting is a low-cost option for public land hunts, but it is not the… more
How to stay safe if you encounter bats
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An important safety reminder this fall is to avoid all contact with bats as they migrate through Idaho en route to their out-of-state wintering grounds or make short-distance movements in state to their hibernation sites.
A small percentage (less than one percent) of bats ever contract rabies, but people… more
Hayden and Kid's Creek ponds near Salmon stocked with big trout
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Clear Springs Foods recently donated over 300 large rainbow trout that were stocked into Hayden Pond and Kid's Creek Pond.
These big trout, which average 4 pounds, were stocked by personnel from Idaho Fish and Game’s Mackay Hatchery. Hayden Pond and Kid's Creek Pond were each stocked… more
Upper Salmon River conditions - Why is the river so cloudy?
| idfg-bbeller
The upper Salmon River in the fall is known for having good river conditions - especially those weeks where the river is "steelhead green", but so far this fall the river hasn't had its usual appearance. We've received many questions about the cloudiness of the upper Salmon River, and hope that this article will help… more
Hunter recipe: Smoked maple syrup goose
| idfg-imalepeai
As a child, my dad used to roast our waterfowl in the oven, lightly seasoned and overly well-done. This is not the way to prepare a good goose, and I can appreciate why some hunters refer to ducks and geese as “river liver.” As any chef knows even a prime steak can be ruined by poor preparation, and the same… more
Some website and digital services unavailable November 5 through 7
| idfg-staff
Some Idaho Fish and Game public website services will be unavailable beginning Friday, November 5 after work hours through the weekend ending Sunday, November 7, 2021.
Email The hunt planner The fishing planner Fish stocking information GIS servicesLicenses, tags, and permit sales are not affected.… more
Put a wild turkey on your Thanksgiving menu
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As hunters notch their deer and elk tags, grind up burger, and line up their fleet of duck decoys, it’s easy to forget about one customary fall tradition. While the general fall turkey season has ended across much of the state, the chance to serve a wild bird at your next holiday feast is still an opportunity in Idaho… more
Crystal Springs Pond to be drawn down for the winter
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Crystal Springs Pond will be slowly drawn down over the next several days to help with nuisance vegetation control. This fishery, located in Bingham County adjacent to IDFG’s Springfield Fish Hatchery, is a popular family fishing water and supports year-round trout fishing. Over the past couple of years, the aquatic… more
Reports of mountain lions increase in Magic Valley residential areas
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Increasing reports of mountain lions in residential areas of Twin Falls and Kimberly have been received by Fish and Game over the last few weeks. Residents have reported that mountain lions have killed domestic livestock east of Twin Falls, and residents in Twin Falls and Kimberly have reported seeing or capturing… more
Boise River Mountain Whitefish Surveys Underway
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Cooling weather and colorful leaves signal the arrival of fall. This is a busy time for fisheries biologist Tim D'Amico, as fall means a heavy rotation of river surveys to monitor fish populations across Idaho's Southwest Region. During October, Fish and Game biologists spent several… more
Logging operations on Craig Mountain WMA scheduled to begin in November
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Beginning later this month, logging operations will take place on Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area (CMWMA). The goal of these operations is to salvage dead timber caused by the fire in July-August 2021 and is therefore time sensitive. Operations will continue into the winter and spring as weather permits.… more