Press Releases and Articles
Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area (CMWMA) firewood sale extended until Dec 1
| idfg-jbruns
Idaho Fish and Game is selling firewood permits for the harvest of dead standing or down trees on the Craig Mountain WMA. This firewood sale will start October 1 and close December 1. The areas open to harvest include land 100 feet from open roads on IDFG owned property ONLY. Permits are $10/cord and must be purchased… more
Aerial weed spraying planned near North Fork in early October, seeding to follow
| idfg-mdemick
People planning to recreate near North Fork in October may see low-flying helicopters spraying hillsides to control the spread of invasive grasses and noxious weeds. The goal is to improve big game winter range and reduce wildfire risk.
Work is scheduled to begin October 4 and take approximately… more
Pheasant stocking and Access Yes! in the Clearwater
| idfg-jbruns
Fall is officially upon us, and if you haven’t gotten into the field yet, now is the time to dust off your hunting gear and blaze orange. IDFG’s statewide Pheasant Stocking Program kicks off the first week of October with a Youth-only hunt, followed by weekly opportunities for hunters to enjoy through December.
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Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) continues to cause deer deaths across the Clearwater Region
| idfg-jbruns
Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) continues to cause an increase in the number of deer deaths across the Clearwater Region. Every year, Idaho Fish and Game receives reports of deer potentially infected with EHD in small, isolated outbreaks. Although EHD is a naturally occurring disease in Idaho, this summer's… more
Motorized closures on North Idaho timberlands promote new opportunities in the Clearwater and Panhandle regions
| idfg-jbruns
While hunters can again access parcels leased by Idaho Fish and Game under the Large Tracts Program after extended fire closures, there are some important reminders about motorized use that hunters and recreationists need to know.
Corporate timberlands (PotlatchDeltic and North Idaho Timber Group) are… more
Trapper education class offered in the Magic Valley Region
| idfg-tthompson
A trapper education class is being offered by Fish and Game on Saturday, September 25, 2021 in the Hunter Education Building at the Magic Valley Regional Office at 324 South 417 East in Jerome. The class will run from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Pre-registration is required. Cost is $9.75.
Please note that… more
F&G provides millions of acres of access for hunting
| idfg-rphillips
Hunting season is here, and a question commonly asked is “where can I go hunting?” There’s a lot of good answers to that question in Idaho, starting with nearly two-thirds of the state is public land, and most of it is open for hunting.
Idaho Fish and Game also provides more access for sportsmen and… more
Ten tips for safe firearm handling while hunting
| idfg-bpearson
Some people have the mistaken impression that because firearms are used, hunting is a dangerous activity. While there is always the potential that a hunter will be involved in a firearm accident, statistics from the National Shooting Sports Foundation show that hunting with firearms is actually one of the safest… more
Youth and Veterans/Active Military Waterfowl Weekend is Sept. 25-26
| idfg-bpearson
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. Veterans and active duty military… more
Mule deer buck illegally killed with pellet gun in Pocatello
| idfg-jjackson
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking information regarding the illegal killing of a mule deer buck in Pocatello.
On the afternoon of Aug 30, Idaho Fish and Game received a call about a dead deer located on the 900 block of Bryan Road in Pocatello in a residential yard. Fish and Game personnel… more
Hunters, anglers and others must respect landowners and their property or risk losing access
| idfg-mdemick
The old saying: “One bad apple ruins the whole bushel” is true when it comes to private landowners allowing hunters and anglers on their land.
Damaged fences, dumped garbage, off-roading, unattended campfires, crop and road damage, and shooting firearms too close to livestock or dwelling are just a few of the… more
'Fences' in streams are picket weirs that help biologists survey salmon and trout migrations
| idfg-kgilliesrector
During the spring or fall you may have seen Idaho Fish and Game staff building metal picket fences across a nearby stream. These fences are actually an important sampling tool called a picket weir that Fish and Game biologists use to capture and sample migrating salmon and trout.
Picket weirs… more
F&G lifts fire restrictions on department managed lands in the Upper Snake Region
| idfg-jbrower
This announcement includes all Idaho Fish and Game (department) managed lands within the following counties: Bonneville, Butte, Clark, Fremont, Jefferson, Madison and Teton. The Wildlife Management Areas covered by this announcement include: Tex Creek, Sand Creek, Mud Lake, Market Lake, Deer Parks and Cartier Slough… more
Fish and Game hosting virtual public meeting on Sept. 22 to discuss Priest Lake cold-water bypass
| idfg-tjross
Staff from the Idaho Fish and Game Panhandle Region, along with a private contractor, will share information from a new study that was done to assess the feasibility of a cold-water bypass in Priest Lake aimed at improving trout habitat and fishing in Priest River. The meeting will be held online on… more
Fire restrictions lifted in most of Southwest Idaho
| idfg-bpearson
Editor's Note: This information was compiled from two press releases by the Forest Service. Follow these links to see the original press releases from the Boise National Forest and Payette National ForestWith cooler temperatures and chances of precipitation increasing over the next few weeks, local land management… more
Epizootic hemorrhagic disease detected in Southwest Idaho
| idfg-bpearson
Editor's Note: This press release was updated on Sept. 17 after Fish and Game received confirmation that the sample taken from a white-tailed deer in the Garden Valley area was positive for EHD.A sample collected from dead mule deer in Southwest Idaho has tested positive for epizootic hemorrhagic disease. The deer… more
Additional September notices for Farragut Public Shooting Range
| idfg-tjross
Portions of Farragut Public Shooting Range will be closed to general public use on the following dates and times:
Sept. 19, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., 50 yd. Handgun Range Sept. 25, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., 50 yd. Handgun Range Sept. 26, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 100 yd. Long gun RangeReserved Use: The range is available for… more
Godde/Kroetch access program is open to permit holders starting Sept. 16
| idfg-tjross
Due to the recent rains, cooler temperatures and lifting of area fire restrictions, the Godde / Kroetch Access Program is set to reopen on Sept. 16.
Access to the property is granted by permit only, and the permits can be obtained at the Panhandle Regional Fish and Game office during normal business hours.… more