Press Releases and Articles
Steelhead stocked in Blue Mountain Meadow Pond
| idfg-mdemick
Personnel from Idaho Fish and Game's Pahsimeroi Hatchery released 100 steelhead in Blue Mountain Meadow Pond Thursday, April 8.
The trout limit is 6, all species combined. Steelhead stocked in ponds are considered in the trout bag limit. pond will also receive hundreds of catchable rainbow trout in the coming… more
Clearwater region fish stocking schedule for April
| idfg-jbruns
Idaho Fish and Game hatchery personnel will be releasing nearly 30,000 catchable-size (10-12 inch) rainbow trout into the following Clearwater region waterbodies this April. It's time to grab the family and head out into the spring sunshine for a fun-filled day of fishing! … more
Changes to Camping at Lower Portneuf Fishing Access
| idfg-cwatkins
Idaho Fish and Game manages a fishing access site along the Portneuf River just north of Lava Hot Springs. The site is formally known as Lower Portneuf, but also the “Byington Place.” This is one of the few public access areas along the Portneuf River between Chesterfield and McCammon which makes it very popular with… more
Idaho driver’s license or state identification required to purchase adult resident Fish and Game licenses
| idfg-eandersen
Idaho Fish and Game moved to a new sales and licensing system in November 2020 and with this move came several new changes. One such change is the requirement to produce a valid Idaho driver’s license so it can be scanned when purchasing resident licenses, tags and permits from a vendor. For those who do… more
Idaho Big Game 2021 Seasons and Rules brochure available online
| idfg-bpearson
The Idaho Big Game 2021 Seasons and Rules Brochure is now available online on Fish and Game's website.
View Big Game Seasons
The 2021 brochure, which contains seasons and rules for deer, elk, pronghorn, black bear, mountain lion and gray wolf, will be available in print at Fish and Game offices and… more
Rainbow trout and steelhead- What’s the difference?
| idfg-bknoth
We often get questions from the public asking what's the difference between a rainbow trout and a steelhead. It's understandable that people would ask this given the literally BIG difference between small sized rainbow trout and large steelhead. The cool thing is that there are differences between them, but also… more
April 5 Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report
| idfg-bbeller
During the past week, steelhead angler effort on the upper Salmon River continued to shift upstream. Angler effort downstream of Salmon was minimal, and the majority of anglers were observed near the confluence of the Pahsimeroi River or upstream of the East Fork Salmon River in location code 19.
The… more
2022 – The Year New Spring Black Bear Seasons Begin
| idfg-eoneale
A number of black bear hunters seem eager to take advantage of a new spring black bear hunting general season established at the March Fish and Game Commission meeting.
Not so fast.
The new spring general season, approved for portions of units 22, 31, and 32A, begins in the spring of 2022. It’s tricky… more
Mountain lion poached near Pocatello
| idfg-jjackson
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking information regarding the poaching of an adult female mountain lion on Scout Mountain south of Pocatello.
On March 22, an individual found the dead lion off the Lead Draw-Crestline Connector Trail in Big Game Management Unit 70 and reported it to Fish and… more
Recreationists, homeowners and hunters are reminded grizzly bears are emerging from dens
| idfg-staff
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service reminds the public to remain vigilant as grizzly bears emerge from their dens this spring. Most grizzly bear conflicts can be avoided by practicing the basic bear safety guidelines below. Feeding, approaching, or otherwise disturbing grizzly bears not only poses a significant threat… more
Pend Oreille Chapter Shares Class Recordings
| idfg-sfocht
The Pend Oreille Chapter of the Idaho Master Naturalist Program will be sharing their recordings of 2021 education sessions. Links to recordings can be found here and this document will be added to over the course of the spring and summer.
Pend Oreille Chapter Video Information
Pend Oreille Chapter… more
Southeast Region Winter Feeding Advisory Committee Meeting and Agenda
| idfg-jjackson
Southeast Region Winter Feeding Advisory Committee Meeting and Agenda
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
6:30 PM
Southeast Regional IDFG Office
1345 Barton Road
Pocatello, ID
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Angler opinions wanted for potential upper Salmon River Chinook Salmon seasons
| idfg-mdemick
Idaho Fish and Game wants to learn more about angler preferences for Chinook seasons on the upper Salmon River.
Although no season proposals for 2021 have been developed yet, Fish and Game would like to know what salmon anglers most prefer such as large bag limits, season length, and potential river… more
F&G seeks information to solve swan shooting case near Newdale
| idfg-jbrower
Conservation Officers are seeking information from the public after discovering multiple dead trumpeter swans on March 27 at the intersection of 100 N. and 2750 E. in Fremont County, just north of Newdale.
Five swans in various states of decomposition are suspected to have been shot. Holes indicative of… more
Dworshak Reservoir kokanee estimates up by 75 percent, which should mean good fishing in 2021
| idfg-swilson
Although harvest opportunities for Chinook salmon will be limited this year in Idaho, that doesn’t mean you can’t put some fresh salmon on the table. Catching kokanee may not compare to fighting a huge Chinook, but they can provide a delicious alternative. If you’re an avid kokanee angler, you’re probably looking… more
BCR Ammo Amnesty Program Has Ended
| idfg-eoneale
It was popular while it lasted, but like all good things, BCR's steel ammo amnesty program has come to an end.
Steel-jacketed ammo is normally banned at BCR, but wet conditions during February and March minimized the sparking risk, and the program served as an educational opportunity to inform shooters of the… more
Director Schriever's letter to Idaho Sportsman Package supporters
| idfg-staff
Thank you for your Idaho Sportsman Package purchase!
Hunters, anglers and trappers like you support wildlife conservation by purchasing licenses, tags and permits, and we at Idaho Fish and Game proudly recognize your support. Sportsmen and women also contribute to conservation through federal taxes paid… more
Smolt Monitoring Project Week 4: Salmon River Scoop Trap
| idfg-sputnam
The Salmon River smolt trap is a scoop trap that is approximately 50-feet long. Scoop traps are ideal when there is significant river flow, such as on the Salmon River, to push fishes into the trap.
The stationary trap scoops fishes out of the moving water. Fishes enter the trap. Then… more