Press Releases and Articles
Wapshilla Ridge road work on Craig Mountain WMA will result in closure until June 24
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On Monday June 14, an excavation crew will begin regrading approximately 5 miles of roadway commonly known as the Wapshilla Ridge road on Craig Mt Wildlife Management Area. The work is intended to improve drainage to prevent future washouts and further road degradation. The road will continue to be a rough two track… more
Fishing Idaho's mountain lakes: tackle, tactics and tips for anglers
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Mountain lakes require some challenging logistics when you consider the travel and hiking required to access them, and when you arrive, there’s the challenge of catching fish, right?
Fortunately, hardest part of fishing a mountain lake is usually getting to it. The fishing tends to be pretty… more
North Idaho white-tailed deer fawn captures and camera efforts currently underway
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In 2020, Idaho Fish and Game researchers began a complex research program aimed at population ecology, habitat use, survival, mortality, and productivity of white-tailed deer in Idaho.
Researchers are working to improve their understanding of white-tailed deer populations in Idaho, and equip wildlife managers… more
Weekly Salmon Fishing Update – June 9, 2021
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Welcome to our weekly Chinook Salmon Fishing Update. Each week, we will provide updates on seasons and rules and share data from creel surveys, hatchery returns, and fish passage through the Columbia and Snake rivers to help anglers plan their salmon fishing trips.
Chinook salmon fishing started April 24, and… more
Spring Chinook Salmon Fishing Update 6/8/2021
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Spring Chinook Salmon Fishery Update (6/8/2021)
Rapid River Run, Hells Canyon, and Clearwater River Fisheries
Hi everybody, read on for my weekly spring Chinook Salmon update (6/8/2021).
Run Update
Seeing the spring Chinook Salmon run over… more
City of Rupert dedicates Freedom Hall at the Rupert Outdoor Shooting Complex
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The City of Rupert in partnership with Rupert Range, Inc, and the Friends of the Rupert Outdoor Shooting Complex, Inc. recently completed the construction of a new multi-purpose building at their shooting complex, north of Rupert. On Saturday, June 5, a ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony was held, led by Rupert… more
F&G advises people with dogs to avoid Hulls Gulch in Boise Foothills after coyote kills dog
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Idaho Fish and Game is aware of reports of a coyote acting aggressively towards dogs in the Boise Foothills over the weekend, and is monitoring the situation closely.
Fish and Game conservation officers received a report on Monday that a teenage girl was hiking with a small dog in the Hulls Gulch area where… more
Free Fishing Day is June 12, and here's what you need to know for a fun day of fishing
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Free Fishing Day is June 12, and anyone can enjoy a day of fishing without a fishing license, but all other rules still apply.
Free Fishing Day is an Idaho tradition that usually includes Fish and Game employees and volunteers bringing fishing gear to various fishing spots and loaning… more
Some in-person Hunter Education courses are returning, and online courses are still available
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With most hunting seasons a few short months away, some instructor-led Hunter Education classes are resuming, and new hunters can also get certified through an online course.
Due to Covid, Idaho Fish and Game suspended in-person classes in spring 2020 and shifted to online only while also removing the… more
Family fishing events returning to the Magic Valley
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Families and individuals looking for a fun activity during the months of June and July are encouraged to check out the Take Me Fishing trailer events scheduled across the Magic Valley. No prior fishing experience is necessary and all fishing equipment is provided. When fishing at these trailer events no fishing… more
Snakes of Idaho photo exhibit is on display at MK Nature Center
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Come see the snakes of Idaho...their photos, that is! Beautiful photos of Idaho's snakes will be on display in the MK Nature Center auditorium through the month of June. The visitor center is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Dr. Charles Peterson (professor and photographer) is a… more
F&G proposes extending wolf hunting and trapping in accordance with new state law
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Idaho Fish and Game is seeking public feedback on a proposal to extend wolf hunting and trapping opportunities and enhanced methods of take. The proposed changes relate to Idaho legislative action that will take effect July 1.
Senate Bill 1211 recently passed into law and extends wolf hunting and trapping with… more
Early indications show wild steelhead rebounding from years of low returns
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Wild steelhead abundance data from this year is headed the right direction after a series of poor return years. Each year, Fish and Game biologists monitor adult steelhead returning to a number of Idaho tributaries they were born in so they can estimate how many fish are producing the next generation of wild… more
Lahontan cutthroat catch/release record inches higher
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Photo: Jon Urban of Eagle, Idaho hoists an 18.5-inch Lahontan cutthroat trout, claiming a new catch/release state record.
Congratulations to Jon Urban of Eagle on achieving a new catch/release state record for Lahontan cutthroat trout. Jon caught the 18.5-inch trout while fishing… more
Commission approves two new Chinook fishing seasons
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During a conference call on June 3, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission approved Chinook fishing seasons for 2021 on the South Fork Salmon River and in the Clearwater River basin.
Chinook fishing on the South Fork of the Salmon River opens Saturday, June 26 and closes at the end of fishing hours on Sunday, June… moreWeekly Salmon Fishing Update – June 3, 2021
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Welcome to our weekly Chinook Salmon Fishing Update. Each week, we will provide updates on seasons and rules and share data from creel surveys, hatchery returns, and fish passage through the Columbia and Snake rivers to help anglers plan their salmon fishing trips.
Chinook salmon fishing started April 24, and… more
Osprey among birds illegally killed in Franklin County
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking information regarding the illegal killing of four non-game birds in separate incidents near the town of Preston in Franklin County.
Over a period of time between late April and early May, two pelicans were shot and left in Glendale Reservoir outside of Preston.… more
Oh, deer! Mule deer rescued from mud pit by Fish and Game officer and helpful teen
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A yearling mule deer doe got more than she bargained for when she tried walking through a “mud puddle” in a field off of Marsh Creek Road just north of McCammon over Memorial Day weekend. She sank up to her belly and was trapped by the gooey mud… and helpless.
A worried homeowner contacted Fish and Game Senior… more