Press Releases and Articles
F&G reminds deer hunters about youth general season changes in units 31, 32A
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Fish and Game reminds deer hunters that youth-only, general season antlerless mule deer opportunities were eliminated for the 2021 and 2022 seasons in units 31 and 32A.
The change is the latest step taken by Fish and Game to help the mule deer herd in the area bounce back from a series of tough winters,… more
Trapper and wolf trapper education courses offered in the Clearwater and Panhandle Regions
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Idaho Department of Fish and Game is offering several trapper and wolf trapper education courses in north Idaho during October and November. Trapper education is required for all Idaho trappers that have not held an Idaho trapping license prior to July 1, 2011. Wolf trapper education (a separate course) is required… more
Hunters: If your tag isn't properly notched, it's invalid
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Reminder for hunters, after you harvest your animal, you must validate your tag by completely removing the correct day and month – just like in the picture – and attaching it to the largest portion of the carcass.
How to avoid common hunting violations
| idfg-rphillips
It happens every fall. Hunters unwittingly violate game laws because they are unaware of a rule or they don’t understand the reason for the law. There are always those who will deliberately flout game laws and take more than their fair share. However, Fish and Game's Conservation Officers know that most hunters are… more
F&G Commission reduces bag limits for Clearwater River and tributaries
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Idaho Fish and Game Commission reduced the bag limit for steelhead in sections of the Clearwater River to one fish per day and three in possession in response to low steelhead returns, which means all Idaho rivers open to steelhead harvest will have a bag limit of one fish per day and three in possession.
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Bent Lane Sportsman’s Access on the Boise River is open to hunters and anglers
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A sportsman's access point west of Star has opened to hunters and anglers, providing walk-in access to a popular stretch of the lower Boise River and about 50 acres of adjacent public land managed by the Idaho Department of Lands.
The Bent Lane Sportsman’s Access is located in the Star River Ranch subdivision… more
Hunters urged to help monitor Chronic Wasting Disease in the Clearwater Region
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With most general white-tailed deer seasons opening this weekend, hunters are reminded that they play a significant role in monitoring for chronic wasting disease (CWD) and more samples are needed! Idaho Fish and Game is hoping to acquire as many samples as possible to help with monitoring efforts in the… more
Hunt safe: Survival tips for big game hunters
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Every hunting season, hunters get lost or disoriented, caught outdoors in cold, wet weather, or experience some other unexpected hazard. While most escape no worse than tired, chilled and hungry, the hazards in Idaho's woods shouldn't be underestimated. Hunters can take precautions and prepare for… more
Don't be tempted to shoot that road-side deer or elk, it might not be what you think
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That buck or bull standing next to the road might be a tempting target, but it could also be a very costly mistake that causes you to lose your money and hunting license.
Idaho Fish and Game conservation officers deploy “artificial simulated animals” during hunting season to catch law-breaking hunters.… more
Information sought in the case of a dead bull elk found north of Ketchum
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Fish and Game officers received a tip from the Citizens Against Poaching hotline on Saturday, October 2, 2021 reporting an intact bull elk with its head and antlers removed. With limited information to go on, the local conservation officer is asking the public to provide any information that may know about this bull… more
Hunters should be aware of changes to mule deer seasons in Panhandle units
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General any-weapon and muzzleloader deer seasons are quickly approaching and there have been changes to those seasons that pertain to mule deer in the Panhandle. Antlerless mule deer harvest remains prohibited in the Panhandle Region units.
In March 2021, the Fish and Game Commission approved the 2021-2022 big… more
Mature whitetail buck shot and left near Medimont, Idaho
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A mature white-tailed deer was found shot and left to waste near Medimont, Idaho in the Willow Creek drainage. The incident occurred either on September 30th or the morning of October 1st. Rifle season was not open during this time. If you have any information pertaining to this case, contact the Citizens Against… more
Mentored youth pheasant hunt in the Magic Valley brings out youthful smiles
| idfg-tthompson
Youth who recently graduated from hunter education classes across the Magic Valley were invited to enjoy a day of pheasant hunting at the Niagara Springs Wildlife Management Area on Saturday, October 2, 2021.
Each year, youth across the state can hunt pheasants in early October, a few weeks before the regular… more
Dressing for hunting: hope for the best weather, but prepare for the worst
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Fall hunting happens in all kinds of weather and conditions, so don’t underestimate the importance of your clothing. It may determine how long you’re able to stay outdoors and hunt, and more time in the woods often equates to a higher chance of success. Dressing for Idaho's variable fall weather … more
Elk hunters are reminded to know their bulls before pulling the trigger
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Moose are an iconic Idaho species, and moose hunts are a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Idahoans. Populations are carefully managed through an exclusively controlled hunt framework, and these hunts are among the most sought-after in the state. In Southwest Idaho, densities of moose are low, and the moose… more
Idaho's spawning Chinook salmon are digging in for their future
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It is fall in central Idaho. Everything seems to be in a hurry to get somewhere before the first leaf falls from the trees. Chinook salmon have an extraordinary sense of urgency. This is their spawning season. They have a short period of time to reach their spawning… more
Oct. 4 Upper Salmon River Weekly Steelhead Fishing Report
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Idaho Fish and Game personnel began interviewing steelhead anglers along the upper Salmon River on Friday, October 1. Angler effort over the weekend was low, and no anglers interviewed reported catching a steelhead. Angler effort and catch rates are estimated to pick up over the next couple of weeks as more steelhead… more