Press Releases and Articles
Tips for safely removing a bat from your house
| idfg-tthompson
A recent report of a rabid bat in Blaine County has raised concerns with homeowners who find a bat in their house and how to safely remove it. While the rate of rabies in bats in Idaho is extremely low, as with any wild animal, personal safety is always encouraged when handling and releasing any wildlife.
Bats… more
Edson Fichter Nature Talks coming in September
| idfg-jjackson
Have you wanted to learn more about the history of the Edson Fichter Nature Area in Pocatello? Its purpose? What fish and wildlife call this area home? Things to do there? Then come on out to a free lecture series this September!
Hear from guest speakers on a variety of topics focused on this special place.… more
Fish salvage order issued for two southeast Idaho reservoirs
| idfg-jjackson
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has issued a salvage order for two southeast Idaho water bodies, Condie and Winder Reservoirs in Franklin County, effective August 16, 2021 through October 31, 2021.
During the salvage order timeline at both Condie and Winder Reservoirs:
Fish may be taken by any… more
Hunt safe skills workshop to be hosted at the Panhandle Regional office in September
| idfg-tjross
Idaho Fish and Game staff and volunteers in the Panhandle Region will be hosting a "Hunt Safe Skills Workshop" in September.
Field days, previously required in conjunction with Fish and Game online hunter education courses, have not yet been reinstated after necessary changes due to… more
Fire restrictions to be removed in North Idaho on Aug. 27
| idfg-rphillips
Cooler weather and significant moisture has prompted public, state and tribal land managers to rescind all fire restrictions in the Coeur d’Alene Dispatch Zone on Friday, August 27 at 12:01 a.m. Although several large fires and complexes in the northern panhandle are still under active suppression, the recent… more
Fish and Game works with the City of Glenns Ferry and local winery to reduce crop loss due to depredating deer
| idfg-tthompson
Over the last several years a local vineyard in Glenns Ferry has been working with Fish and Game to reduce crop losses caused by a small herd of mule deer. The herd, living within city limits, has a long history of causing extensive damage to the grape crop resulting in thousands of dollars of crop losses each year.… more
Deer death numbers continue to climb throughout the Clearwater region due to hemorrhagic diseases
| idfg-jbruns
Fish and Game staff is monitoring the extent of the disease causing deer to die across the region. Test results have confirmed a hemorrhagic disease is causing deer deaths in the Kamiah area and other places in the Clearwater area.
Hemorrhagic disease is not uncommon to white-tailed deer. Fish and Game… more
Second big game controlled hunt drawing and swan results now available
| idfg-rphillips
Results of the second big game and swan controlled hunt drawing have been posted through Fish and Game’s licensing system. Hunters who already have an account can check to see if they drew controlled hunt tags and, if they drew, purchase them at GoOutdoorsIdaho.com, or through the Fish and Game app.
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Now is a great time to freshen up on your bear awareness and identification skills
| idfg-tjross
Fall is fast approaching, and it's a time when people are not the only ones trying to fill their bellies with delicious berries. Bears are also trying to fatten up for winter hibernation.
Homeowners, campers and hunters can help keep bears wild and avoid costly property damage by taking… more
Fish and Game is seeking information regarding illegal harvest of bull trout in N. Idaho
| idfg-tjross
Idaho Fish and Game has information regarding illegal harvest of bull trout on the Pack River in the Lake Pend Oreille basin this summer. Fish and Game conservation officers are seeking any information the public may have that might lead to identification of the people involved.
Bull trout were listed as “… more
Big game hunters should have good hunting for 2021, but there are some disease concerns
| idfg-rphillips
If you want the quick version of what the 2021 big game season is likely to look like, here it is: similar to last year for elk, mule deer and white-tailed deer. There’s been no dramatic changes to the statewide populations for those animals up or down, and the statewide harvests for 2021 should also be similar to… more
Doorbell cameras capture footage of mountain lion in Eagle
| idfg-bpearson
Idaho Fish and Game staff in the Southwest Region received reports of a mountain lion in an Eagle neighborhood near Dry Creek on Aug. 20. Two doorbell security cameras, approximately a quarter-mile apart, captured footage of a mountain lion in the early hours of the morning.
There have been no reports of… more
Edson Fichter Nature Area in Pocatello puts grant dollars and community donations to work
| idfg-jjackson
Idaho Fish and Game’s Edson Fichter Nature Area in Pocatello has benefited from community contributions since its creation in 1993. From paving trails to maintaining gardens and landscaping, from building the fishing pier and bridges to construction of an urban fishery and sporting dog pond, from wildlife habitat… more
Public health advisory issued for algae bloom in Boyer Slough in Lake Pend Oreille
| idfg-tjross
Anglers planning to fish in or near Boyer Slough in Lake Pend Oreille should be aware of the public health advisory recently issued by the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality and Panhandle Health District.
Sagle Slough and Comeback Bay in Lake Pend Oreille have been under… more
Roads on Craig Mountain reopened to the public on Aug. 23
| idfg-jbruns
Starting Monday, August 23rd, Zaza road (Southwest of the Deer Creek intersection) and Eagle Creek road will be reopened to the public. We encourage recreationists to be cautious of unstable trees and other hazards caused by the fire.
Due to fire activity, road work on Wapshilla Ridge road was temporary… more
Idaho Fish and Game Conservation Officer awarded Idaho Medal of Honor
| idfg-bpearson
Idaho Fish and Game Senior Conservation Officer Randy Martinez was among ten Idaho first responders awarded the Idaho Medal Of Honor during a ceremony on Aug. 18 in Boise.
The medal is the state’s highest honor for bravery and exceptional courage. It is awarded to first responders, including law… more
Do salmon rely on moon phases while migrating to the ocean?
| idfg-kwauhkonen
Idaho Fish and Game runs 15 screw traps throughout the state to study out-migration of juvenile salmonids (read about the journey of one particular tagged Chinook salmon here). To understand fish migration patterns, we must be cognizant of several things: the season, water fluctuations, weather, and even moon… more
Fishery staff in the Southeast Region wants angler input on proposed changes to fishing regulations here and elsewhere in the state
| idfg-jjackson
Idaho Fish and Game is currently seeking public comments on proposed fishing regulation changes for the 2022-2024 seasons. Comments will be taken until 11 p.m. MDT on Sunday, Aug. 29.
Anglers can find a complete list of the proposals and their explanations on the "Public Comment" webpage of Fish and Game’s… more