Press Releases and Articles
It’s pheasant time! Here’s what you need to know for pheasant hunting in the Panhandle
| idfg-tjross
Whether you are a new hunter or a seasoned veteran, pheasant hunting opportunity in 2022 will not disappoint!
Sometimes it can be challenging to introduce the sport of hunting to a youth or an adult that has never hunted. … more
Fish and Game Twin Lakes access site in North Idaho will be closed Oct. 1, 2022 through April 30, 2023
| idfg-tjross
The Idaho Fish and Game Twin Lakes boating access site will be closed from Oct. 1, 2022 through April 30, 2023. The site is located in the channel between Upper and Lower Twin Lakes on West Twin Lakes Road.
The closure is necessary to allow for dredging the channel between Upper and Lower Twin Lakes to provide… more
Hunter education class coming up soon in Pocatello
| idfg-jjackson
There is still space available in an upcoming hunter education class that starts soon in Pocatello. With hunting seasons for deer, pheasants, turkey, and waterfowl upon us, don’t miss out on registering yourself or your prospective hunter for this class.
The upcoming class will run Monday, Oct. 3 through Friday… more
What hunters in Units 14-15 need to know about CWD management this fall
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho Fish and Game detected chronic wasting disease for the first time ever in Idaho last year in Unit 14 near White Bird. The Fish and Game Commission established Units 14-15 as a “CWD Management Zone,” which means hunters who harvest deer, elk or moose have to follow new rules that include mandatory CWD testing and… more
Handguns 101 skills course will be hosted at the Farragut Shooting Range Center on Oct. 8
| idfg-tjross
Don’t miss this! Idaho Fish and Game staff along with NRA certified instructors will be teaching Handguns 101 – A Fundamentals Workshop on Oct. 8 at the Farragut Shooting Range Center in Athol.
The class is geared toward new or potential gun owners with little or no experience with handguns.
There are… more
Youth pheasant season runs Oct. 1-7
| idfg-cliess
Youth pheasant hunting season kicks off this Saturday and runs from Oct. 1-7. Youth ages 17 years and younger with an Idaho hunting license can participate in the youth pheasant hunt so long as they're accompanied by an Idaho licensed hunter age 18 years or older. Anyone 18 years or older cannot hunt during the youth… more
Brush up on Idaho's trespassing laws before you go hunting or fishing
| idfg-cliess
Hunters, anglers and other sportsmen and women should be aware of Idaho trespass laws before they head into the field. Trespass laws changed in 2018, and here are some basic things to remember:
You need permission to be on private land. It’s the responsibility of the hunter/angler to know if they’re on… 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 women… more
Remember to allow up to 10 days delivery time when ordering tags online or by phone
| idfg-cliess
Ordering online or by phone is a convenient way to buy your hunting/fishing licenses and permits, but sportsmen and women are reminded to allow enough time for their products to be mailed before their outings. Fish and Game recommends allowing 10 days for hunting tags to arrive. (Note: the items are processed and… more
Statewide trout stocking highlights for October 2022
| idfg-cliess
Many of Idaho’s lakes and ponds are soon going to be bolstered with Idaho Fish and Game stocking roughly 200,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout this October. Wondering if the stocking trucks are going to be backing up to your favorite fishing hole? We asked our Fish and Game hatchery staff to boil down some of the most… more
Salmon Region waters to be stocked with trout in early October
| idfg-mdemick
Idaho Department of Fish and Game will stock 600 trout in the 10-12-inch range at three area waters in early October.
Waters stocked
Week stocked
Number of trout
Hayden Creek Pond
Oct 3-7
200… more
Rainbow trout stocking schedule for October in the Clearwater Region
| idfg-jbruns
Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Clearwater Region will be stocking 32,400 catchable-sized rainbow trout in October. All stocking dates and numbers of fish are approximate.
Stocking of all waters is tentative and dependent on river/lake/pond conditions (angler safety concerns); dates may change due to… more
Data shows increasing numbers of walleye at Lower Granite Dam near Lewiston
| idfg-nsmith
Walleye have spread throughout the Columbia River basin following an unauthorized introduction to Lake Roosevelt in the mid-20th century. These fish have remained downstream of Idaho’s salmon and steelhead rivers until recently. Data collected at the Lower Granite Dam adult fish trap has shown that walleye have… more
Hunter education course offered early October in Salmon
| idfg-mdemick
New hunters interested in getting their hunter education certification before deer season can do so in-person through a course in Salmon scheduled for early October.
An in-person, instructor-led hunter education course is scheduled October 4, 5, 6 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. each evening, and Saturday, October 8 from… more
Idaho Fish and Game officer and K-9 partner to give free public presentation in Pocatello
| idfg-jjackson
This time of year Idaho Fish and Game conservation officers stay very busy in the field talking to hunters and anglers, taking wildlife calls from the public, and conducting investigations. In the Southeast Region, District Conservation Officer Tim Klucken has some extra help from his K-9 partner, a black lab named… more
Temporary Road Closure of Bingo Creek Road in Clearwater County: EXTENSION
| idfg-jbruns
Idaho Department of Lands and PotlatchDeltic jointly announce an extension of a temporary road closure of the Bingo Creek Road and all its tributaries, to all recreational activities and public entry. The closure is attributed to extremely heavy commercial traffic. Both landowners will be implementing multiple large-… more
F&G staff and volunteers pick apples in Ashton to prevent attracting bears into backyards
| idfg-jbrower
Idaho Fish and Game recently teamed up with a group of hard working volunteers to pick and gather apples from cooperating landowners around the city of Ashton. This is the third year in a row that an effort has been made to remove fallen apples as an attractant for bears and hopefully prevent… more
Idaho Steelhead Update (9/21/22)
| idfg-jdupont
Idaho’s Steelhead fishery Update
September 21, 2022
By Joe DuPont
Hi everybody. The steelhead migration over Bonneville Dam is well on its way, so I have a lot more information to share with you compared to my last update. I’ve got… more