Press Releases and Articles
F&G Commission approved three new land deals across the state. Here’s how hunters, anglers and wildlife will benefit
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Good news if you’re an Idaho hunter or angler. The Idaho Fish and Game Commission approved the purchase of three properties that will provide over a thousand acres of new hunting and fishing access, as well as improved habitat for deer, elk, upland game, fish and more.
Two of the properties will expand pre-… more
Wolf trapper education class offered Nov. 27 in Salmon
| idfg-mdemick
A wolf trapper education class will be offered in Salmon on Sunday, November 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Idaho Fish and Game office.
Wolf trapper education classes are in high demand in our area and are usually taught just a few times a year — so if you need a class, sign up now!
Here’s what you… more
Could stocking larger trout improve alpine lake fishing?
| idfg-will.lubenau
When summer temperatures rise, many anglers in Idaho look to alpine lakes to escape the heat, get away from summer crowds, see some gorgeous scenery, and catch some trout. While not as popular as the lakes and streams you can drive to, some dedicated anglers are willing to put in the effort to access remote alpine… more
Large adult male grizzly bear euthanized in Boundary County after repeated attacks on livestock
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On Aug. 4, Idaho Fish and Game and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service euthanized a large adult male grizzly bear in Boundary County near the town of Porthill.
There has been a series of livestock losses due to grizzly bears this spring and summer.
Fish and Game received a report on Aug. 2 of four sheep… more
Spring/summer Chinook seasons to close statewide Aug. 7 at the end of fishing hours
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All remaining Chinook salmon fisheries on the Snake, Clearwater, South Fork Clearwater, North Fork Clearwater, Middle Fork Clearwater and Upper Salmon rivers will close at the end of fishing hours on Sunday, Aug. 7 which is the date set by the Fish and Game Commission to close spring/summer Chinook fisheries.
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Black bear encounters north of Ketchum raise public safety concerns for campers and recreationists
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Idaho Fish and Game officials in the Magic Valley Regional Office continue to receive reports of ongoing issues with black bears in dispersed campsites in the North Fork area of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, located approximately 6 miles north of Ketchum. The reports, which have increased over the last… more
F&G staff relocate moose from Eagle neighborhood
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On Thursday, August 4, Southwest Region wildlife and enforcement staff successfully relocated a young adult bull moose from a neighborhood on N. Cobblestone Lane in Eagle, near W. State Street. Staff moved the moose to a more suitable area near Smiths Ferry.
Fish and Game first received reports of the moose in… more
Q&A with new Fish and Game Panhandle Regional Supervisor, Carson Watkins
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Carson Watkins is the newly minted Regional Supervisor for Idaho Fish and Game in the Panhandle Region. He fills the shoes of Chip Corsi, a seasoned Regional Supervisor with a nearly 20-year tenure in the role.
Get to know Carson a bit by reading a quick question and answer session with him.
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Tis the season for high mountain lake fishing adventures!
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With hot air temperatures and lots of sunshine, we can finally say summer has arrived in North Idaho. While the Panhandle is known for fishing opportunities in its majestic lakes and streams, did you also know there are fishing opportunities in high mountain lakes? These unique places are often overlooked because of… more
F&G staff confirms moose in Eagle, are monitoring situation
| idfg-bpearson
Late in the afternoon on August 3, Idaho Fish and Game’s Southwest Region office began receiving reports of a moose in the City of Eagle. At around 5:30 p.m., Fish and Game enforcement staff confirmed those reports, and the young bull moose was located in the vicinity of West Ballantyne Lane/West Floating Feather Road… more
Deadline for second Super Hunt drawing is Aug. 10
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Deadline for the second Super Hunt drawing is Aug. 10. The second Super Hunt drawing will include tags for two elk, two deer, two pronghorn and one moose hunt. A Super Hunt Combo that includes one tag for each of those species will also be drawn. All winners will be notified in mid-August.
Super Hunt winners… more
Sportsmen just gained access to 23,000 acres of public land in North Idaho – meet the Myrtle Creek Preserve
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After an 85-year closure to hunting, fishing and trapping, Myrtle Creek Preserve is once again open and accessible by sportsmen thanks to approval by the Idaho Fish and Game Commission in July.
The preserve is a vast piece of real estate in the Kootenai River Basin in the Panhandle, spanning nearly 23,… more
Seats available in trapper education course Aug. 13 in Salmon
| idfg-mdemick
Idaho Fish and Game will host a trapper education course in Salmon on August 13. The course will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Fish and Game Regional Office, 99 Highway 93 North.
Advanced registration is required, and class size will be limited. To register, go online to Fish and Game’s website or… more
These 10 Idaho ‘Great Lakes’ provide anglers plenty of spacious fishing opportunities long into summer
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Idaho’s “Great Lakes” are not only large in size, but also provide excellent fishing opportunities for trophy-sized fish. In many cases, they offer a user-friendly experience because services and accommodations are typically on the lakes, if not close by. (How many times have you arrived at the fishing dock only to… more
Walleye fishing is heating up on Lake Pend Oreille!
| idfg-tjross
July and Aug. are great times to target walleye in Lake Pend Oreille; in fact, successful walleye anglers might argue they are some of the best times.
Similar to previous years, July and early Aug. are on track to produce a lot of opportunity for anglers and a lot of walleye returned in the angler… more
More trout are on their way to Panhandle waters this August
| idfg-tjross
If you're looking for a good excuse to enjoy the sunshine and your favorite drink while soaking a line, look no further. Over 3,700 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) rainbow trout will be stocked in the Panhandle Region in Aug.
Stocking of all waters is tentative and dependent on river/… more
Second controlled hunt application period for deer, elk, pronghorn, bear and swan runs Aug. 5-15
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If you’re among those that didn’t draw a controlled hunt this year, don’t sweat it. The application period for the second controlled hunt drawing runs from Aug. 5 through Aug. 15. These tags were either not bought by a hunter who drew them, or no one applied for them in the first drawing.
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Public can comment on F&G's draft State Wildlife Action Plan through Aug. 31
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Idaho Fish and Game is taking comments on its Draft Idaho State Wildlife Action Plan 2022, which is a statewide plan for conserving and managing Idaho’s most at-risk fish and wildlife and the habitats they depend on. People can review the draft plan and submit comments by August 31.
This plan revises the 2015… more